The Joyful Mysteries are prayed on Monday and Saturday.
1. The Annunciation of the Lord to Mary Mary is chosen to be the mother of Jesus. 2. The Visitation of Mary to Elizabeth Elizabeth recognizes Mary as the mother of our Lord. 3. The Nativity of our Lord Jesus Christ Jesus is born and laid in a manger. 4. The Presentation of our Lord Jesus is presented in the Temple of Jerusalem. 5. Finding Jesus in the Temple at age 12 Jesus is found discussing God's law in the temple.
The Sorrowful Mysteries
The Sorrowful Mysteries are prayed on Tuesday and Friday.
1. The Agony of Jesus in the Garden
Jesus prays when confronted with the sins of the world.
2. The Scourging at the Pillar Jesus is whipped before His Execution. 3. Jesus is Crowned with Thorns Jesus is mocked with a painful crown of thorns. 4. Jesus Carried the Cross Jesus carries the weight of our sins to His crucifixion. 5. The Crucifixion of our Lord Jesus Christ dies to save all mankind.
The Glorious Mysteries
The Glorious Mysteries are prayed on Wednesday and Sunday.
1. The Resurrection of Jesus Christ
Jesus rises triumphant over death.
2. The Ascension of Jesus to Heaven As Jesus ascends, He gives us a special task. 3. The Descent of the Holy Spirit At Pentecost, the Church is born. 4. The Assumption of Mary into Heaven The Virgin Mary is gloriously assumed into Heaven. 5. Mary is Crowned as Queen of Heaven and Earth Mary is honored above all creatures.
The Luminous Mysteries
The Luminous Mysteries are prayed on Thursday.
1. The Baptism in the Jordan
God proclaims Jesus is His Son.
2. The Wedding at Cana Jesus performs a surprising miracle at a wedding. 3. The Proclamation of the Kingdom Jesus calls us to do something important. 4. The Transfiguration Jesus is gloriously transformed. 5. The Institution of the Eucharist Jesus shares His Body and Blood for our salvation.