The Anglican Rosary
Much has been written about the Anglican Rosary, so we need not repeat that information here. But it may be helpful to review the various parts of the Anglican Rosary and what the beads are called, so that using various liturgies makes more sense. A few samples are included below.
(Actually, you can go either way around the circle, so Cruciform beads #2 and #4 could be #4 and #2 respectively. Either way is fine.)
Anglican Rosary for Healing
The Cross
God make speed to save us, Lord, make haste to help us
Invitatory Bead
Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is now, and will be forever. Amen
Cruciform Beads
Blessed are you God, Creator of the universe, who heals the sick and broken hearted.
The Week Beads
Jesus, Son of God:
Your healing flows down upon me.
Your healing springs up within me.
Your healing love enfolds me.
Your healing power flows through me.
Thanks be to God!
Invitatory Bead
Keep us as the apple of Your eye; Hide us under the shadow of Your wing
The Cross
The Blessing of God, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit be with us now and always. Amen
(Adopted from the Order of St. Francis)
Noonday Prayer
The Cross
O God, make speed to save us; O Lord, make haste to help us.
The Invitatory Bead
Give praise, you servants of the Lord; praise the Name of the Lord. Let the Name of the Lord be Blessed, from this time forth for evermore. From the rising of the sun to its setting let the Name of the Lord be praised. The Lord is high above all nations, and His glory above the heavens.
The Cruciform Beads
O God, you will keep in perfect peace those whose minds and hearts are fixed on You and Your love; we pause in midday to rest and return to You.
(Pause for reflection; Journal your thoughts, if helpful.)
The Week Beads
In quietness and trust shall be our strength.
Final Cruciform Bead
Your Light, O Lord, guides my way; Remind me of this throughout the day. (Prayers for ourselves and others may follow.)
The Invitatory Bead
Our Father, who is in heaven; Hallowed be Your Name. Your kingdom come, Your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For Yours is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever and ever. Amen.
The Cross
Lord Jesus Christ, You said to Your apostles, "Peace I give to you; my own peace I leave with you; not as the world gives, but as I give." Regard not our shortcomings, and give to us the peace and unity of Your heavenly kingdom as we continue this day, where with the Creator and the Loving Spirit You live and reign, now and forever. Amen.
Psalm 23
The Cross
In the Name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen.
The Invitatory Bead
My sheep hear my voice. I know them, and they follow me. I give them eternal life, and they will never perish. No one will take them out of my hand. I am the Good Shepherd. (John 10)
Cruciform 1 Bead: The Lord is my shepherd, I will not be in need.
Week 1 Beads: He brings me to green pastures; he leads me to still waters.
(Pause for reflection; Journal your thoughts, if helpful.)
Cruciform 2 Bead: He restores my soul.
Week 2 Beads: He leads me in right paths for his name's sake.
Cruciform 3 Bead: Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I fear no evil; for you are with me.
Week 3 Beads: Your rod and your staff – they comfort me.
Cruciform 4 Bead: You prepare a table before me in the presence of my foes.
Week 4 Beads: You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows.
Cruciform 1 Bead
Surely your goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life, and I shall dwell in the house of the Lord forever. (Pause for reflection; Journal your thoughts, if helpful.)
The Invitatory Bead
They will hunger no more, and thirst no more; the sun will not strike them, nor any scorching heat; for the Lamb at the center of the throne will be their shepherd, and he will guide them to springs of the water of life, and God will wipe away every tear from their eyes. (Rev. 17)
The Cross: Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit; as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be forever. Amen.