The Mysteries of the Rosary
Use our step-by-step guide to pray the Joyful, Luminous, Sorrowful, and Glorious mysteries of the Rosary. Each set of mysteries includes the accompanying virtues, or fruits of the mysteries, and scripture passages.
If Monday or Saturday, pray the Joyful Mysteries:
The First Joyful Mystery: The Annunciation
Pray for the fruit of: Humility
Scripture passage: Luke 1: 26-38
The Second Joyful Mystery: The Visitation of Mary to Elizabeth
Pray for the fruit of: Charity, love of neighbor
Scripture passage: Luke 1: 39-56
The Third Joyful Mystery: The Nativity
Pray for the fruit of: Poverty, detachment of worldly things
Scripture passage: Luke 2: 6-19; Matthew 2: 1-11
The Fourth Joyful Mystery: The Presentation of Jesus in the Temple
Pray for the fruit of: Obedience to the law
Scripture passage: Luke 2: 22-40
The Fifth Joyful Mystery: The Finding of the Child Jesus in the Temple
Pray for the fruit of: Piety, moral wisdom
Scripture passage: Luke 2: 41-52
If Thursday, pray the Luminous Mysteries
The First Luminous Mystery: The Baptism in the Jordan
Pray for the fruit of: Openness to the Spirit, docility
Scripture passage: Matthew 3: 5-17
The Second Luminous Mystery: The Wedding Feast at Cana
Pray for the fruit of: Seeking Jesus through Mary
Scripture passage: John 2: 1-11
The Third Luminous Mystery: The Proclamation of the Kingdom of Heaven
Pray for the fruit of: Repentance, conversion of heart
Scripture passage: Matthew 4: 17, 5: 1-20, 10: 7-8
The Fourth Luminous Mystery: The Transfiguration
Pray for the fruit of: Desire for holiness and Sainthood
Scripture passage: Matthew 17: 2-7; Luke 9: 28-36
The Fifth Luminous Mystery: The Institution of the Eucharist
Pray for the fruit of: Adoration, participation in the Holy Mass
Scripture passage: Matthew 26: 26-27; Luke 22: 19-20, John 6; 1 Corinthians 11: 23-29
If Tuesday or Friday, pray the Sorrowful Mysteries
The First Sorrowful Mystery: The Agony in the Garden
Pray for the fruit of: Conformity to God's will, sorrow for sin
Scripture passage: Matthew 26: 36-50, Luke 22: 39-46
The Second Sorrowful Mystery: The Scourging at the Pillar
Pray for the fruit of: Purity, spirit of mortification
Scripture passage: Isaiah 53: 3-8; John 18: 36-37, 19: 1
The Third Sorrowful Mystery: The Crowning with Thorns
Pray for the fruit of: Moral courage
Scripture passage: Matthew 27: 27-30, 50; John 18: 36-38, 19: 1-5
The Fourth Sorrowful Mystery: The Carrying of the Heavy Cross
Pray for the fruit of: Perseverance, patience
Scripture passage: Luke 23: 26-31, John 19: 17
The Fifth Sorrowful Mystery: The Crucifixion
Pray for the fruit of: Salvation, forgiveness
Scripture passage: Luke 23: 33-49; Matthew 27: 33-54
If Wednesday or Sunday, pray the Glorious Mysteries
The First Glorious Mystery: The Resurrection
Pray for the fruit of: Faith
Scripture passage: Matthew 28: 2-8; Mark 16: 6; Luke 24: 1-8
The Second Glorious Mystery: The Ascension
Pray for the fruit of: Hope for Heaven
Scripture passage: Mark 16: 19; Luke 24: 50-52
The Third Glorious Mystery: The Descent of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost
Pray for the fruit of: Zeal, mission for God
Scripture passage: Acts 2: 1-13
The Fourth Glorious Mystery: The Assumption
Pray for the fruit of: The grace of a holy death
Scripture passage: Judith 15: 9-10; Acts 2: 26-28; Revelation 11: 19
The Fifth Glorious Mystery: The Coronation of Mary as Queen of Heaven and Earth
Pray for the fruit of: Marian devotion, trust in Mary's intercession
Scripture passage: Sirach 24: 24-27; Judith 13: 16-18, 23-31; Revelation 12: 1