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Four Sets. Twenty Mysteries. One Prayer.
The Mysteries of the Rosary guide meditation on the life of Jesus Christ and the Blessed Virgin Mary through four sets of five mysteries.
The Weekly Rhythm
Which Mysteries Are Prayed Each Day?
A commonly followed Catholic pattern assigns one set of Mysteries to each day of the week.
Sunday practice may also vary with the liturgical season.
Monday & Saturday
The Joyful Mysteries
The Joyful Mysteries meditate on the Incarnation and the early life of Jesus.
The Annunciation
The angel Gabriel announces to Mary that she will conceive and bear the Son of God.
The Visitation
Mary visits Elizabeth, who greets her with joy.
The Nativity
Jesus is born in Bethlehem.
The Presentation
Mary and Joseph present the child Jesus in the Temple.
The Finding of Jesus in the Temple
Mary and Joseph find Jesus among the teachers in the Temple.
Thursday
The Luminous Mysteries
The Luminous Mysteries meditate on key moments in the public ministry of Jesus.
The Baptism of Jesus in the Jordan
Jesus is baptized by John in the Jordan River.
The Wedding at Cana
Jesus performs his first sign at Cana.
The Proclamation of the Kingdom of God
Jesus calls people to repentance and announces the Kingdom of God.
The Transfiguration
Jesus is transfigured before Peter, James, and John.
The Institution of the Eucharist
At the Last Supper, Jesus gives his disciples the Eucharist.
Tuesday & Friday
The Sorrowful Mysteries
The Sorrowful Mysteries meditate on the Passion and suffering of Jesus leading to the Crucifixion.
The Agony in the Garden
Jesus prays in Gethsemane before his arrest.
The Scourging at the Pillar
Jesus is scourged before the Crucifixion.
The Crowning with Thorns
Jesus is mocked and crowned with thorns.
The Carrying of the Cross
Jesus carries the Cross toward Calvary.
The Crucifixion
Jesus is crucified and dies on the Cross.
Wednesday & Sunday
The Glorious Mysteries
The Glorious Mysteries meditate on the Resurrection, the life of the Church, and the glorification of Mary.
The Resurrection
Jesus rises from the dead.
The Ascension
Jesus ascends into heaven.
The Descent of the Holy Spirit
The Holy Spirit descends upon Mary and the apostles at Pentecost.
The Assumption of Mary
The Blessed Virgin Mary is assumed into heavenly glory.
The Coronation of Mary
Mary is honored as Queen of Heaven and Earth.
How to Use the Mysteries
One Mystery for Each Decade
Before beginning each decade, announce or recall the Mystery. Pray the Our Father, ten Hail Marys, and the Glory Be while meditating on that event in the life of Christ and Mary.
A complete five-decade Rosary normally uses one complete set of five Mysteries.
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