How to pray:
On the medal make the sign of the cross.
Sign Of the Cross
In the name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit, Amen.
On the medal also recite the Mother of Joy Petition Prayer.
Mother of Joy Petition Prayer
Oh Mary, Blessed Mother Of Joy, we present these prayers and petitions to your Son through your intercession.. (list your intentions here)
On the First bead recite the Apostles Creed. (red bead)
The Apostles Creed
I believe in God, the Father Almighty, Creator of Heaven and Earth; and in Jesus Christ, His only Son, Our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried. He descended into Hell; the third day, He rose again from the dead; He ascended into Heaven, sitteth at the right hand of God, the Father Almighty; from thence He shall come to judge the living and the dead.
I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Holy Catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and life everlasting. Amen
On the second bead recite the Our Father. (clear bead)
The Our Father (The Lord's Prayer)
Our Father, who art in Heaven, hallowed be Thy Name. Thy Kingdom come, Thy 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. Amen.
On each of the five bead sets recite the Hail Mary.(blue bead)
The Hail Mary
Hail, Mary, full of grace! The Lord is with Thee. Blessed art Thou amongst women, and blessed is the fruit of Thy womb, Jesus. Holy, Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen
At the end of each five bead set recite: (clear bead)
"Oh My Jesus, grant that our prayers may turn the tears of Our Lady Of Sorrows into the smile of Our Mother of Joy"
When you are finished recite the closing prayer.
Closing Prayer
Dear Mother or Joy, we ask that our small acts of self-denial be pleasing to your Son as we strive to imitate your way of life... always willing to respond to God's call. We humbly ask you pray for us: we entrust our souls under your Motherly protection and pray that one day you will present us to your divine Son, Jesus Christ, who reigns with God the Father Almighty, for all eternity. We ask this in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord.. Amen.