The Mysteries of the Rosary are designed to help focus our prayer on the life, ministry, and Passion of Our Lord. Pope Pius XII described the rosary prayer as "the compendium of the entire Gospel." There are four rosary mysteries (Joyful, Sorrowful, Glorious, Luminous) and five parts of each mystery which correspond to the five decades of the rosary.
The Joyful Mysteries focus on the joyful events related to the Incarnation of Jesus Christ. The Sorrowful Mysteries focus on the sorrowful events related to the Passion and Death of Jesus Christ. The Glorious Mysteries focus on the glorious events related to the Resurrection and the reigning of Christ in heaven with Our Lady. The Luminous Mysteries or mysteries of light (added by Pope St. John Paul II) focus on the life and ministry of Jesus Christ.
It is recommended that you meditate on the mysteries of the rosary based upon the days of the week. For example, on Mondays you will pray the Joyful Mysteries. With each of the five decades of the rosary you will focus on one of the five events that comprise the Joyful mysteries. On Tuesday you will pray the Sorrowful Mysteries, and so on through the rest of the week. This method was recommended to the faithful by Pope St. John Paul II.
Please use the tabs below to meditate on the particular Mystery.
The Five Glorious Mysteries
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Say the Apostles' Creed
Say the Lord's Prayer
Say three Hail Marys
1st Glorious Mystery: The Resurrection of Jesus Christ
Say the Lord's Prayer
Say ten Hail Marys
Say the Glory Be to the Father
Say the Fatima Prayer
2nd Glorious Mystery: The Ascension of Jesus to Heaven
Say the Lord's Prayer
Say ten Hail Marys
Say the Glory Be to the Father
Say the Fatima Prayer
3rd Glorious Mystery: The Descent of the Holy Ghost
Say the Lord's Prayer
Say ten Hail Marys
Say the Glory Be to the Father
Say the Fatima Prayer
4th Glorious Msytery: The Assumption of Mary into Heaven
Say the Lord's Prayer
Say ten Hail Marys
Say the Glory Be to the Father
Say the Fatima Prayer
5th Glorious Mystery: Mary is Crowned as Queen of Heaven and Earth
Say the Lord's Prayer
Say ten Hail Marys
Say the Glory Be to the Father
Say the Fatima Prayer
Say the Hail, Holy Queen
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The Five Joyful Mysteries
Please use the checkboxes below each prayer to keep track of your progress as you pray the Holy Rosary. After you recite a prayer, click on the checkbox so you know that you have recited that particular prayer.
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Say the Apostles' Creed
Say the Lord's Prayer
Say three Hail Marys
1st Joyful Mystery: The Annunciation of the Lord to Mary
Say the Lord's Prayer
Say ten Hail Marys
Say the Glory Be to the Father
Say the Fatima Prayer
2nd Joyful Mystery: The Visitation of Mary to Elizabeth
Say the Lord's Prayer
Say ten Hail Marys
Say the Glory Be to the Father
Say the Fatima Prayer
3rd Joyful Mystery: The Nativity of our Lord Jesus Christ
Say the Lord's Prayer
Say ten Hail Marys
Say the Glory Be to the Father
Say the Fatima Prayer
4th Joyful Mystery: The Presentation of our Lord
Say the Lord's Prayer
Say ten Hail Marys
Say the Glory Be to the Father
Say the Fatima Prayer
5th Joyful Mystery: Finding Jesus in the Temple at age 12
Say the Lord's Prayer
Say ten Hail Marys
Say the Glory Be to the Father
Say the Fatima Prayer
Say the Hail, Holy Queen
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The Five Luminous Mysteries
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Say the Apostles' Creed
Say the Lord's Prayer
Say three Hail Marys
1st Luminous Mystery: The Baptism in the Jordan
Say the Lord's Prayer
Say ten Hail Marys
Say the Glory Be to the Father
Say the Fatima Prayer
2nd Luminous Mystery: The Wedding at Cana
Say the Lord's Prayer
Say ten Hail Marys
Say the Glory Be to the Father
Say the Fatima Prayer
3rd Luminous Mystery: The Proclamation of the Kingdom
Say the Lord's Prayer
Say ten Hail Marys
Say the Glory Be to the Father
Say the Fatima Prayer
4th Luminous Mystery: The Transfiguration
Say the Lord's Prayer
Say ten Hail Marys
Say the Glory Be to the Father
Say the Fatima Prayer
5th Luminous Mystery: The Institution of the Eucharist
Say the Lord's Prayer
Say ten Hail Marys
Say the Glory Be to the Father
Say the Fatima Prayer
Say the Hail, Holy Queen
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The Five Sorrowful Mysteries
Please use the checkboxes below each prayer to keep track of your progress as you pray the Holy Rosary. After you recite a prayer, click on the checkbox so you know that you have recited that particular prayer.
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Say the Apostles' Creed
Say the Lord's Prayer
Say three Hail Marys
1st Sorrowful Mystery: The Agony of Jesus in the Garden
Say the Lord's Prayer
Say ten Hail Marys
Say the Glory Be to the Father
Say the Fatima Prayer
2nd Sorrowful Mystery: The The Scourging at the Pillar
Say the Lord's Prayer
Say ten Hail Marys
Say the Glory Be to the Father
Say the Fatima Prayer
3rd Sorrowful Mystery: Jesus is Crowned with Thorns
Say the Lord's Prayer
Say ten Hail Marys
Say the Glory Be to the Father
Say the Fatima Prayer
4th Sorrowful Msytery: Jesus Carried the Cross
Say the Lord's Prayer
Say ten Hail Marys
Say the Glory Be to the Father
Say the Fatima Prayer
5th Sorrowful Mystery: The Crucifixion of our Lord
Say the Lord's Prayer
Say ten Hail Marys
Say the Glory Be to the Father
Say the Fatima Prayer
Say the Hail, Holy Queen
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