Question about opening rosary prayers

[PrayHarder]

The rosary starts with the Apostles’ Creed, three Hail Marys, an Our Father, and a Glory Be before the first decade. Are these opening rosary prayers named something? Are they prayed for a specific reason? Given the importance of things coming in sets of three in the church, are there three special intentions behind those three Hail Marys in the beginning?

 

[MarcusAndreas]

Praying for the virtues for faith, hope, and charity.

 

[Nelka]

What happens with the Rosary I said yesterday?

I only realised when I read the opening post that I forgot to say the Apostle’s Creed!

 

[Labarum]

The Rosary starts with the Apostles Creed.

The first Our Father is for the intentions of our Holy Father, Pope Benedict XVI

The three Hail Marys is for the virtues of Faith, Hope, and Charity (A.K.A. agape love - however many people just say “love” which is acceptable.)

 

[Labarum]

What happens with the Rosary I said yesterday?

I only realised when I read the opening post that I forgot to say the Apostle’s Creed!

Don’t lose sleep over it. Just remember next time

 

[domandcarols]

I thought the three Hail Mary’s were for the Trinity? That’s what they taught us in 1st grade. I am so confused now.

 

[Labarum]

I thought the three Hail Mary’s were for the Trinity? That’s what they taught us in 1st grade. I am so confused now.

Don’t be confused. Your Grade 1 teacher was wrong (not surprisingly).

Here is a link to ETWN which explains how to say the rosary. In it you will find that the 3 Hail Marys are for the virtues of faith, hope and love (charity).