The Rosary is a very important prayer within the doctrine of Santo Daime and is frequently recited during the spiritual works of the religion. It is believed that reciting the Rosary helps to concentrate the mind, elevate the soul, and establish a deeper connection with God and the forces of nature. The Rosary is a Marian prayer, meaning it is dedicated to the Virgin Mary, the mother of Jesus Christ. In Santo Daime, the Virgin Mary is very important to us and is seen as a loving and protective mother who intercedes with God on our behalf.
In summary, the recitation of the Rosary is a very important practice in the doctrine of Santo Daime and helps to establish a deeper connection with God, the Virgin Mary, and the spirits of the forest and the doctrine.
Here are the steps on how to pray the Rosary in a spiritual work of Santo Daime:
Before starting, it is important to focus and mentally prepare for the prayer. Many people prefer to light a candle and/or incense and have a brief meditation to connect with spiritual energy.
Hold the rosary in your left hand and make the sign of the cross with your right hand, placing it on your forehead, chest, left shoulder, and right shoulder, while saying: "In the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, Amen."
Begin by reciting the 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 power of the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried; He descended to the dead, on the third day He rose again, He ascended into heaven, He is seated at the right hand of God the Father Almighty, from there He will 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."
Next, make a salutation to the Virgin Mary by reciting three times the phrase "Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee, blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus."
Pray the Our Father: "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."
Then say "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" while moving the first bead of the rosary.
On each of the following beads of the rosary, pray a Hail Mary.
Upon reaching the last bead of the rosary, make the salutation to the Virgin Mary again by reciting three times the phrase "Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee, blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus."
Then, make the salutation of Glory: "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."
After the salutation of Glory, pray the Hail Holy Queen: "Hail, Holy Queen, Mother of Mercy, our life, our sweetness, and our hope. To thee do we cry, poor banished children of Eve; to thee do we send up our sighs, mourning and weeping in this valley of tears. Turn then, most gracious advocate, thine eyes of mercy toward us, and after this our exile show unto us the blessed fruit of thy womb, Jesus. O clement, O loving, O sweet Virgin Mary. Amen."
Next, make the salutation of Glory again: "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."
Finally, make the sign of the cross again and end the prayer with a brief meditation or thanksgiving.
It is important to remember that this is one way to pray the Rosary in a spiritual work of Santo Daime, but there are regional variations and even differences from one community to another. The important thing is that the prayer is done with sincerity and devotion, respecting the traditions and teachings of the doctrine.
