The Mysteries of the Holy Rosary

The Rosary consists of four sets of Mysteries. Each set focuses on important events in the lives of Jesus and Mary. Traditionally, one set is prayed per day:

✿ Joyful Mysteries (Monday & Saturday)

  • The Annunciation
  • The Visitation
  • The Nativity
  • The Presentation of Jesus in the Temple
  • The Finding of Jesus in the Temple

✝ Sorrowful Mysteries (Tuesday & Friday)

  • The Agony in the Garden
  • The Scourging at the Pillar
  • The Crowning with Thorns
  • The Carrying of the Cross
  • The Crucifixion

☀ Glorious Mysteries (Wednesday & Sunday)

  • The Resurrection
  • The Ascension
  • The Descent of the Holy Spirit
  • The Assumption of Mary
  • The Coronation of Mary

💡 Luminous Mysteries (Thursday)

  • The Baptism of Jesus in the Jordan
  • The Wedding at Cana
  • The Proclamation of the Kingdom
  • The Transfiguration
  • The Institution of the Eucharist

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