Phuthi Rosary Prayers

Phuthi ia spoken in southern Lesotho and in South Africa. Linguistically, it is very similar to Swati or Siswati, which is spoken in Swaziland. It is also influenced by Sotho and Xhosa, which are spoken nearby. It is estimated that about 20,000 people speak Phuthi.

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

Ahe Marîya / Hail Mary / Ave Maria
Ahe Marîya, latele ikarasîya, Murena una lhawe. ùlihlohonolo khatshi kwebafati, lhaJhesu, mutfwana whepupelo yhakho, ulihlohonolo. Marîya lahalalelako, MmaMulîmu, ùsirabhelle ebayetatibi, göjhë lhagenako yhekufa kwetfu. Amen.

The Joyful Mysteries
1) The Annunciation Luke 1:35 2)   The Visitation Luke 1:39-56 3)  The Nativity 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  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

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 5)  The Coronation of Mary

How to Pray the Rosary
The Sign of the Cross The Apostles' Creed Our Father 3 Ahe Marîya (Hail Mary / Ave Maria) Glory Be to the Father Announce the 1st Mystery / Nlîta Abotse (Our Father) 10 Ahe Marîya (Hail Mary / Ave Maria Glory Be to the Father / Oh, My Jesus Announce 2nd Mystery / Nlîta Abotse (Our Father) 10 Ahe Marîya (Hail Mary / Ave Maria Glory Be to the Father Announce the 3rd Mystery / Nlîta Abotse (Our Father) 10 Ahe Marîya (Hail Mary / Ave Maria Glory Be to the Father / Oh, My Jesus Announce 4th Mystery / Nlîta Abotse (Our Father) 10 Ahe Marîya (Hail Mary / Ave Maria Glory Be to the Father Announce the 5th Mystery / Nlîta Abotse (Our Father) 10 Ahe Marîya (Hail Mary / Ave Maria Glory Be to the Father / Oh, My Jesus Hail, Holy Queen For the Intentions and protection of our Holy Father: Nlîta Abotse (Our Father) Ahe Marîya (Hail Mary / Ave Maria Glory Be to the Father The Sign of the Cross