The Rosary
The Rosary begins with the Sign of the Cross, the Apostles Creed, one "Our Father", three "Hail Marys" and a "Glory be to the Father"
Each decade of the Rosary consists on one "Our Father", ten "Hail Marys" and a "Glory be to the Father." Below is a list of the mysteries and suggested reading to meditate on them.
At the end of each decade one of the following prayers can be recited:
O God, by meditating on this mystery, may we both imitate what it contains and obtain what it promises. through Christ Our Lord.
or
O my Jesus forgive us our sins, save us from the fires of hell, lead all souls to heaven, especially those in most need of thy mercy.
When all mysteries have been prayed, finish with one of the following
- Hail Holy Queen (Ordinary Time)
- Regina Caeli (Easter season)
- Alma Redemptoris (Advent)
The Joyful Mysteries
(Recited Monday & Saturday)
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The Annunciation | Luke 1:26-38 |
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The Visitation | Luke 1:39-56 |
The Nativity | Luke 2:1-14 | |
The Presentation | Luke 2:22-35 | |
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The Finding of the child Jesus in the Temple | Luke 2:41-52 |
The Mysteries of Light
(Recited Thursday)
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The Baptism of Jesus | Matt. 3:1-6,13-17 |
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The Wedding Feast of Cana | John 2:1-12 |
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The Proclamation of the Kingdom with the call for conversion |
Mark 1:14-15;2:3-12 or Matt. 4:17-29,23,25; 5:1-3 |
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The Transfiguration |
Luke 9:28-36 or Mark 9:2-9 |
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The Instituton of the Eucharist |
Matt 26:20,26-29 John 6:54-56, 13:1 |
The Sorrowful Mysteries
(Recited Tuesday and Friday)
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The Agony in the Garden |
Mark 14:32-42 or Matt. 26:36-46 |
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The Scourging at the Pillar |
Matt 27:15-26 or Mark 15:6-15 |
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The Crowning with Thorns |
Matt 27:27-31 or John 19:1-7 |
The Carrying of the Cross |
John 19:15-17 Luke 23:26-32 |
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The Crucifixtion and Death | Luke 23:33-38, 44-46 |
The Glorious Mysteries
(Recited Wednesday and Sunday)
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The Resurrection |
Matt 28:1-8 or
Mark 16:1-7 |
The Ascension |
Acts 1:6-11 Matt 28:16-20 |
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The Descent of the Holy Spirit | Acts 2:1-1:2 | |
The Assumption |
1 Th. 4:13-18 or 1 Cor. 15:51-57 |
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The Coronation of Mary Queen of Heaven and Earth |
Rev 7:9-12; Rev 12:1 Rev. 14:1-5 Is 6:1-3 |