Mysteries of the Rosary

The rosary consists of 20 decades, broken into four distinct parts or mysteries. Each decade highlights various scenes from the life of Jesus and Mary. The church has outlined which mysteries are to be said on each day of the week for those who faithfully pray the rosary, however a person can choose to meditate on any given mystery when they say the rosary.

The Joyful Mysteries - Monday and Saturday

1. The Annunciation: The messenger of God announces to Mary that she is to be the Mother of God
2. The Visitation: Mary visits and helps her cousin Elizabeth
3. The Birth of Our Lord: Mary gives birth to Jesus in a stable
4. The Presentation of Our Lord: Jesus is presented in the Temple 40 days after his birth
5. The Finding of Our Lord in the Temple: At age 12, Jesus was teaching in the Temple

The Luminous Mysteries - Thursday

1. The Baptism in the Jordan
2. The Wedding at Cana
3. The Proclamation of the Kingdom
4. The Transfiguration
5. The Institution of the Eucharist

The Sorrowful Mysteries - Tuesday and Friday

1. The Agony of Jesus in the Garden
2. The Scourging at the Pillar
3. Jesus is Crowned with Thorns
4. Jesus Carries the Cross
5. The Crucifixion of Our Lord

The Glorious Mysteries - Sunday and Wednesday

1. The Resurrection of Jesus
2. The Ascension of Jesus to Heaven
3. The Decent of the Holy Spirit
4. The Assumption of Mary into Heaven
5. Mary is Crowned as Queen of Heaven and Earth