What are the Mysteries of the Rosary?
The Mysteries of the Rosary invite us to contemplate the central moments of the life, passion, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, lived in intimate union with the Virgin Mary. They are arranged in four groups — Joyful, Luminous, Sorrowful and Glorious — which allow us to journey, over the course of the week, through the whole mystery of our faith.
The 20 Mysteries of the Rosary
Joyful Mysteries
Mondays and Saturdays
- 1. The Annunciation
- 2. The Visitation of Our Lady to Saint Elizabeth
- 3. The Nativity of Jesus
- 4. The Presentation of Jesus in the Temple
- 5. The Loss and Finding of Jesus in the Temple
Luminous Mysteries
Thursdays
- 1. The Baptism of Jesus in the River Jordan
- 2. The Self-Revelation of Jesus at the Wedding at Cana
- 3. The Proclamation of the Kingdom of God
- 4. The Transfiguration of Jesus
- 5. The Last Supper and the Institution of the Eucharist
Sorrowful Mysteries
Tuesdays and Fridays
- 1. The Agony of Jesus in the Garden
- 2. The Scourging of Jesus
- 3. The Crowning with Thorns
- 4. Jesus on the Way to Calvary
- 5. The Crucifixion and Death of Jesus
Glorious Mysteries
Wednesdays and Sundays
- 1. The Resurrection of Jesus
- 2. The Ascension of Jesus into Heaven
- 3. The Descent of the Holy Spirit
- 4. The Assumption of Our Lady into Heaven
- 5. The Coronation of Our Lady as Queen of Heaven and Earth
Not sure which to pray today?
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