Immaculate Conception Chaplet
The Immaculate Conception, Joan de Joanes, c. 1537
The Immaculate Conception Chaplet consists of three groups of four beads each. A large bead separates each group, and a medal of the Immaculate Conception (also known as a Miraculous Medal) is attached to the end. It was composed by St. John Berchmans, SJ and recited by him daily to obtain, through the intercession of Mary, the grace never to commit any sin against the virtue of purity. St. John Berchmans called it the “Chaplet of the Twelve Stars” with which to crown our Lady. The chaplet can be prayed for other intentions.
Chaplet of the Immaculate Conception
The Miraculous Medal, front and reverse.
Download Militia Immaculatae Brochure about the Miraculous MedalHow to Pray the Chaplet of the Immaculate Conception
1.
Holding the Miraculous Medal, make the Sign of the Cross: "In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen."
(It is customary to kiss the Medal
after signing oneself.)
On the Miraculous Medal: "Blessed be the pure, most Holy and Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary."
2.
On the first single bead, the Our Father 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."
3.
On each of the first group of four beads, the Hail Mary prayer: 4 x "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."
After the fourth Hail Mary, the Glory Be prayer: "Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen."
4.
On the second single bead: "Blessed be the pure, most Holy and Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary."
Then the Our Father 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."
5.
On each of the second group of four beads, the Hail Mary prayer: 4 x "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."
After the fourth Hail Mary, the Glory Be prayer: "Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen."
6.
On the third single bead: "Blessed be the pure, most Holy and Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary."
Then the Our Father 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."
7.
On each of the third group of four beads, the Hail Mary prayer: 4 x "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."
After the fourth Hail Mary, the Glory Be prayer: "Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen."
The Immaculate Conception of El Escorial, Bartolome Esteban Murillo, c. 1660-1665
A Slightly Different Version
1.
Holding the Miraculous Medal, make the Sign of the Cross: "In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen."
(It is customary to kiss the Medal after signing oneself.)
"O God, come to my assistance. O Lord, make haste to help me."
2.
On the first single bead: "I thank Thee, O Eternal Father, for having by Thy Almighty power preserved Mary, most holy, Thy Blessed Daughter, from the stain of original sin."
Then on the first single bead, the Our Father 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."
3.
On each of the first group of four beads, the Hail Mary prayer and the Immaculate Conception prayer: 4 x "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" and "Blessed be the pure, most holy and Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary."
4.
On the second single bead: "I thank Thee, O Eternal Son, for having by Thy wisdom preserved Mary, most holy, Thy Blessed Mother, from the stain of original sin."
Then on the second single bead, the Our Father 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."
5.
On each of the second group of four beads, the Hail Mary prayer and the Immaculate Conception prayer: 4 x "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" and "Blessed be the pure, most holy and Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary."
6.
On the third single bead: "I thank Thee, O Holy Spirit Eternal, for having by Thy love preserved Mary, most holy, Thy Blessed Spouse, from the stain of original sin."
Then on the third single bead, the Our Father 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."
7.
On each of the third group of four beads, the Hail Mary prayer and the Immaculate Conception prayer: 4 x "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" and "Blessed be the pure, most holy and Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary."
The chaplet is concluded with the Glory Be prayer: "Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen."
Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary, Queen of the Caracol, Philippine Iconography, c. 1810-1820
Immaculate Queen of Peace, pray for us.
Immaculata Regina Pacis, ora pro nobis.
