Pray the Rosary

The Glorious Mysteries The Resurrection: God the Father raises Jesus from the dead. The Ascension: Jesus returns to his Father in heaven. The Coming of the Holy Spirit: The Holy Spirit comes to bring new life to the disciples. The Assumption of Mary: At the end of her life on earth, Mary is taken body and soul into heaven. The Coronation of Mary: Mary is crowned as Queen of Heaven and Earth.

The Sorrowful Mysteries The Agony in the Garden: Jesus prays in the Garden of Gethsemane on the night before he dies. The Scourging at the Pillar: Jesus is lashed with whips. The Crowning With Thorns: Jesus is mocked and crowned with thorns. The Carrying of the Cross: Jesus carries the cross that will be used to crucify him. The Crucifixion: Jesus is nailed to the cross and dies.

The Mysteries of Light The Baptism of Jesus in the River Jordan: God proclaims that Jesus is his beloved Son. The Wedding Feast at Cana: At Mary’s request, Jesus performs his first miracle. The Proclamation of the Kingdom of God: Jesus calls all to conversion and service to the Kingdom. The Transfiguration of Jesus: Jesus is revealed in glory to Peter, James, and John. The Institution of the Eucharist: Jesus offers his Body and Blood at the Last Supper.

The Joyful Mysteries The Annunciation: Mary learns that she has been chosen to be the mother of Jesus. The Visitation: Mary visits Elizabeth, who tells her that she will always be remembered. The Nativity: Jesus is born in a stable in Bethlehem. The Presentation: Mary and Joseph take the infant Jesus to the Temple to present him to God. The Finding of Jesus in the Temple: Jesus is found in the Temple discussing his faith with the teachers.