Tonga (Zambezi) Rosary Prayers

The Zambezi Tonga language is also known as Chitonga, Zambezi, and Plateau Tonga.

This language is spoken by 1,380,000 people in Zambia. It is also spoken in Zimbabwe and Botswana.

(Prayers that are not known in this language are shown in English until we have the complete prayer, at which time it will be shown in both languages.)

+ The Sign of the Cross / + Signum Crucis
+ Father, Son, and Holy Spirit

Taateesu Ooli Kujulu / Our Father / Pater Noster
Matthew 6:9-13 Luke 11:2-4

Taateesu ooli kujulu, Alilemekwe izina lyako, Abuze Bwami bwako, Alucitwe luyando lwako, Ansi ano mbubonya mbuli kujulu. Utupe sunu zilyo nzitubula, Utulekelele milandu yesu, mbubonya mbuli mbutubalekelede aswe bali amilandu kulindiswe, Utatweenzyi mukutepaulwa, Utuvune kumubi,

Doxology
Nkaambo Bwami mbubwako, anguzu abulemu, mane kubabe kutamani. Ameni.

Doxology
Nkaambo Bwami mbubwako, anguzu abulemu, mane kubabe kutamani. Ameni.

Uabonua, Maria / Hail Mary / Ave Maria
Uabonua, Maria, uzuide ruyando, Muame uriko kuri nduue, Uayandua ue akati a baanakadzi, Uayandua arakue Muana ua da riako, Yesu. Maria musanto, banyina Reza, Kotuiminina sue tuabija, Kotuiminina suno a buzuba mbu tuzoo kufua. Amen.

Wa Bonwa Maria / hail Mary / Ave Maria
Wa bonwa Maria, O zywide grasiya, mwaami nkwa li ku li nduwe. Nduwe oyandwa akati ka bana kazi, a walo ngu u yandwa mwana wada lyako, Yesu. Maria mysante, Banyina leza, ko twi i minina sunu iswe twa bija. U ka twi iminine a buzu ba mbo tu zoo kufwa. Amene.

Oh, My Jesus / Fatima Prayer
Oh, my Jesus, forgive us our sins. Save us from the fires of hell. Lead all souls to Heaven, especially those most in need of Your mercy.

How to Pray the Rosary
1. + (The Sign of the Cross / Signum Crucis) 2. (The Apostles' Creed / Credo) 3. Taateesu ooli kujulu (Our Father / Pater Noster) 4. 3 Uabonua, Maria (Hail Mary / Ave Maria) 5. (Glory Be to the Father / Gloria Patri) 6. Announce the 1st Mystery 7. Taateesu ooli kujulu 8. 10 Uabonua, Maria 9. (Glory Be to the Father / Gloria Patri) / Oh, My Jesus 10. Announce 2nd Mystery 11. Taateesu ooli kujulu 12. 10 Uabonua, Maria 13. (Glory Be to the Father / Gloria Patri) / Oh, My Jesus 14. Announce the 3rd Mystery 15. Taateesu ooli kujulu 16. 10 Uabonua, Maria 17. (Glory Be to the Father / Gloria Patri) / Oh, My Jesus 18. Announce 4th Mystery 19. Taateesu ooli kujulu 20. 10 Uabonua, Maria 21. (Glory Be to the Father / Gloria Patri) / Oh, My Jesus 22. Announce the 5th Mystery 23. Taateesu ooli kujulu 24. 10 Uabonua, Maria 25. (Glory Be to the Father / Gloria Patri) / Oh, My Jesus 26. (Hail, Holy Queen / Salve Regina) For the Intentions and protection of our Holy Father: 27. Taateesu ooli kujulu (Our Father / Pater Noster) 27. Uabonua, Maria (Hail Mary / Ave Maria) 27. (Glory Be to the Father / Gloria Patri) 28. + (The Sign of the Cross / Signum Crucis)