Limba Rosary Prayers

This language is also known as Yimba and Yumba.

This language is spoken in the north central area (north of Makeni) in Sierra Leone by about 335,000 people (1989 estimate). The dialects of Western Limba are Tonko and Sela. The dialects of Central Limba are Tamiso and Gbongogbo.

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

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

Kanu Maria / Hail Mary / Ave Maria
Kanu Maria, boku masalam. Kanu Kutay na blesan nas Yeremabay E Blesan frutas foleh Ueses. Marsal Maria, kuru mole ta tami, teperr E don- don Tu ku. Amen.

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.

The Joyful Mysteries
1)  The Annunciation Matthew 1:18-25 Luke 1:26-38

2)  The Visitation Luke 1:39-56

3)  The Nativity Matthew 2:1-12 Luke 2:1-20

4)  The Presentation Luke 2:22-39

5)  The Finding in the Temple Luke 2:41-50

The Luminous Mysteries
1)  The Baptism of Christ Matthew 3:13-17 Mark 1:9-11 Luke 3:21-22 John 1:32-34

2)  The Miracle at Cana John 2:1-12

3)  Proclamation of the Coming of the Kingdom Matthew 4:12 - 25:46 Mark 1:14 - 13:37 Luke 4:14 - 21:38 John 3:13 - 12:50 John 20:22-23

4)  The Transfiguration Matthew 17:1-8 Mark 9:1-12 Luke 9:28-36

5)  The Last Supper Matthew 26:26-29 Mark 14:22-25 Luke 22:14-20 John 13:1 - 17:26 1 Corinthians 11:23-29

The Sorrowful Mysteries
1)  The Agony in the Garden Matthew 26:36-46 Mark 14:32-42 Luke 22:39-46

2)  The Scourging at the Pillar Matthew 27:26 Mark 15:15 Luke 23:14-16 John 19:1

3)  The Crowning of Thorns Matthew 27:27-30 Mark 15:16-19 John 19:2-3

4)  The Way of the Cross Matthew 27:31-33 Mark 15:20-22 Luke 23:26-32 John 19:16-17

5)  The Crucifixion Matthew 27:34-56 Mark 15:23-41 Luke 23:33-49 John 19:18-30

The Glorious Mysteries
1)  The Resurrection Matthew 28:1-15 Mark 16:1-13 Luke 24:1-12 John 20:1-18

2)  The Ascension Mark 16:19-20 Luke 24:50-53 Acts 1:9-11

3)  The Descent of the Holy Spirit Acts 2:1-41

4)  The Assumption Psalm 15 (16):10 1 Thessalonians 4:14-16 Apocalypse 2:11

5)  The Coronation of Mary Judith 15:10-12 Apocalypse 12:1

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