The Rosary and Shrine Prayers

Saturday, July 4, 2026

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Lord God Almighty, in whose Name the founders of this country won liberty for themselves and for us, and lit the torch of freedom for nations then unborn: Grant, we beseech thee, that we and all the people of this land may have grace to maintain our liberties in righteousness and peace; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

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11:30 a.m. | Our Lady of Fifth Avenue

This recitation of the Rosary is offered on the first Saturday of each month at 11:30 a.m. prior to the Holy Eucharist at the Shrine of Our Lady of Fifth Avenue and online as an audio livestream. It incorporates Shrine prayers, and the intercessions are offered at the beginning of each chaplet. More information about the Rosary is available online. More information about the Rosary is available online.

By prayerfully meditating on the mysteries of the Gospel and asking the intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary, we hope to grow in our love of Jesus and in our imitation of him and his mother.

We invite you to send us a prayer request or purchase a candle to be lit at the shrine.