Mysteries of Rosary

Joyful Mysteries
First Decade : The Annunciation of Gabriel to Mary
Second Decade: The Visitation of Mary to Elizabeth
Third Decade: The Birth of Our Lord
Fourth Decade: The Presentation of Our Lord
Fifth Decade: The Finding of Our Lord in the Temple

Sorrowful Mysteries
First Decade: The Agony of Our Lord in the Garden
Second Decade: Our Lord is Scourged at the Pillar
Third Decade: Our Lord is Crowned with Thorns
Fourth Decade: Our Lord Carries the Cross to Calvary
Fifth Decade: The Crucifixion of Our Lord

Glorious Mysteries
First Decade: The Glorious Resurrection of Our Lord
Second Decade: The Ascension of Our Lord
Third Decade: The Descent of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost
Fourth Decade: The Assumption of Mary into Heaven
Fifth Decade: The Coronation of Mary as Queen of Heaven and Earth


Say Joyful Mysteries on Mondays and Thusdays, say Sorrowful Mysteries on Tuesdays and Fridays, say Glorious Mysteries on Wednesday, Saturdays and Sundays.



Attention: When Pope John Paul II issued his apostolic letter The Rosary of the Virgin Mary in October 2002 and introduced the new "Mysteries of Light". They focus on the public ministry of Jesus Christ.

Luminous Mysteries
First Decade: The Baptism of Our Lord in the River Jordan
Second Decade: The Wedding at Cana, when Christ manifested Himself
Third Decade: The Proclamation of the Kingdom of God
Fourth Decade: The Transfiguration of Our Lord
Fifth Decade: The Last Supper, when Our Lord gave us the Holy Eucharist


With the Luminous Mysteries you say Joyful Mysteries on Mondays, Saturdays, the Luminous Mysteries on Thursdays, say Sorrowful Mysteries on Tuesdays and Fridays, say Glorious Mysteries on Wednesday and Sundays.