Rosary for those who suffer sadness or depression

We pray with Mary for comfort and hope.

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There are days when the mood goes out and everything seems to weigh more. Deep sadness and depression are no one's fault or sign of little faith: they are a real suffering that deserves care and understanding. The Rosary does not come to judge that pain, but to accompany it. Praying it slowly, together with Mary, we let a little light enter through the slices of inner darkness and remember that we are not alone.

Suggested mysteries: Joyful

Spiritual fruit: Consuelo, hope and know each other

When I pray: In moments of sadness, own or a loved one

How to pray it

Pray the Holy Rosary as usual - sign of the Cross, Creed, and every mystery with his Father, ten Avemarias and Gloria. Before you start, do the initial prayer; in every ten, you welcome the proposed intention; at the end, the final prayer. If you have difficulty concentrating today, do not demand: a ten-fold prayer with simplicity is enough. If you want to pray it guided step by step, enter into Begin the Rosary.

Opening prayer

Holy Mary, Mother of consolation, I come to you with a tired heart, for me or for someone I love, and I see it go out in sadness. You knew the joy and also the sword of pain; therefore you understand whom today does not find the light. Take in your lap those who feel empty, exhausted or alone. Ask your Son Jesus to send a ray of hope, and teach us to wait patiently for the sunrise that we do not yet see. Amen.

Mysteries and meditations

Joyful Mysteries — for this intention:

1st mystery - The Annunciation of the Angel to Mary

The light of God enters into a simple and meaningful life. We ask for that same light for those who live in deep sadness today and cannot see a way out.

Intent of this ten: for those who live in deep sadness.

2nd mystery - The Visitation of Mary to her cousin Elizabeth

Mary rises and goes fast to serve; her arrival brings joy to a house. We pray for those who have lost their illusion, that someone will bring them closeness and hope.

Intent of this ten: for those who have lost the illusion.

3rd mystery - The Birth of Jesus in Bethlehem

God becomes a child in the middle of the night, in a poor corner, so that no one feels excluded. We ask for those who feel alone in their pain, to discover that the Lord is born also in their heart.

Intent of this ten: for those who feel alone in their pain.

4th mystery - The Presentation of the Child in the Temple

The old Simeon recognizes in that child long-awaited salvation. We pray for those who think they are worthless, reminding them tenderly that they are looked upon, loved and expected by God as they are.

Intent of this ten: for those who think they are worth nothing.

5th mystery - The Child Jesus found in the Temple

After the anguish of the search comes reencounter and joy. We ask for those who accompany and care for a loved one who is saddened, that they not be exhausted and know that their patience is precious.

Intent of this ten: for those who accompany and care.

Closing prayer

Our mother, we entrust to you the fruit of this Rosary, prayed for by those who bear sadness. Hold your hope when you fail, bring people closer who understand you and the help you need, and make them feel your closeness in the most grey hours. May none be created alone or unworthy of love, and may all discover, little by little, the serene light of your Son. Amen.

▪ Deep sadness and depression also need medical and psychological help: talking to the head doctor, a mental health professional or a priest is not weakness, it is an act of care and hope. If you or someone you know have thoughts of hurting you, ask for help immediately: in Spain, call the 024 (care for suicidal behaviour) or 112. This Rosary is spiritually accompanied, but it does not replace treatment or professional care.

When you finish, you can offer this Rosary like a rose to the Virgin in the Rosary Garden.

🌹 Offer this Rosary like a rose

You can also leave an intention or pray for the intentions of others.

To leave an intention Pray for an intention Rosary for those who suffer from anxiety Prayer in times of distress ← All rosaries for need

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