The Rosary and Its Mysteries

The Rosary tells us about the lives of Jesus and his mother, Mary. The four mysteries relate to events that happened in their lives. Each one having its own teaching or fruit, which we can relate to in our own lives.

The mysteries are said on certain days, and these are set out below.

Joyful Mysteries

Monday & Saturday

  1. The Annunciation
  2. The Visitation
  3. The Nativity
  4. The Presentation
  5. Finding Jesus in the temple

Glorious Mysteries

Wednesday & Sunday

  1. The Resurrection
  2. The Ascension
  3. The descent of the Holy Spirit
  4. The Assumption
  5. The Coronation
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Sorrowful Mysteries

Tuesday & Friday

  1. The agony in the garden
  2. The scourging at the pillar
  3. Jesus is crowned with thorns
  4. Carrying of the cross
  5. The Crucifixion

Mysteries of Light

Thursday

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