The Fiat Rosary
Feast: The Annunciation, March 25th
The beads are meant to be humble wood in recognition of the humility of Our Lady. The section beads are:
- Blue for the Joyful mysteries
- Red for the Sorrowful mysteries
- White for the Glorious mysteries
- Purple for St. Joseph
We have used semi-precious beads here for their beauty and because they are God made. The royal blue, deep red and purple are all fossils and the white is mother-of-pearl.
The centre used is the traditional Fiat centre #298. (There are antique silver alternatives for both the centre and Crucifix.) The images on the centre are a large dove shedding it's rays on a diamond. These are to represent the Holy Ghost and the infinite graces He showers on His spouse, Mary.
On the other side of the centre is a visual representation of Veronica O'Brien's trinitarian approach of three rings with the letters 'P', 'F' and 'S' identifying the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit with the word FIAT intertwined in the three rings. Below, a cross and the letter 'M' surrounded by 12 stars representing the Apostles.
This rosary has the Imprimatur of + Godfried Cardinal Danneels of Brussels, Belgium, December 8, 1984. In his statement Cardinal Danneels encouraged the spreading of the FIAT Rosary: "May this little rosary find its way into many homes, so that they may become cenacles of apostles, gathered around the Virgin Mary to receive the Spirit of Pentecost."
Further background information can be obtained through the book by Cardinal Suenens, "The Hidden Hand of God, the biography of Veronica O'Brien" .
2) On the first bead: Most Holy Spirit, Help us to relive, in union with Mary, the joyful, sorrowful and glorious mysteries of Jesus. Amen.
3) On the second bead of the pendant: Grant us that we may be
- inpired by the faith of our Baptism,
- nourished by the Eucharist,
- renewed in the grace of Pentecost.
So as to live,
- in word and deed,
- always and everywhere,
- as faithful witnesses of Christ and of the
- love of His Divine Heart. Amen.
4) On the 3 beads (before the centre): We pray for the Church, the World, and our intentions.....Our Father...
5) The JOYFUL mysteries - The Annunciation
6) One each on the 3 beads pray: Hail Mary..... On the chain, Glory be.....
8) One each on the 3 beads pray: Hail Mary..... On the chain, Glory be.....
9) On the next round bead - The Nativity
10) One each on the 3 beads pray: Hail Mary..... On the chain, Glory be.....
11) The SORROWFUL mysteries. Continue in the same pattern as for the Joyful mysteries using the meditations of: - The Agony of Jesus
- Jesus carries His Cross
- The Crucifixion of Jesus
12) The GLORIOUS mysteries. Continue in the same pattern as for the Joyful mysteries using the meditations of: - The Resurrection
- Pentecost
- The Assumption
13) On the purple bead pray: St. Joseph, Guardian of the Holy Family, protect us.
St. Michael the Archangel, from the powers of evil, defend us.
All the Angels and Saints, pray for us.
14) At the Crucifix pray: Glory be....