The Glory Be is a prayer of praise. Though brief, it lifts the heart toward God and honors the Holy Trinity.

Meaning of the Prayer

Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit
We praise the Trinity equally.

As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be
God is eternal and unchanging.

World without end. Amen
God’s glory has no limit.

The Glory Be in the Rosary

The Glory Be is prayed at the end of each decade. It seals the meditation with praise.

A Prayer That Centers the Soul

This prayer reminds us that all prayer ultimately returns to God’s glory.

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