When we Pray the Rosary, we Catholic Christians are reflecting upon Sacred Scripture (The Word of God’s Love).
The Joyful Mysteries:
- The Annunciation (Luke 1:26-38)
Mary learns that she has been chosen to be the mother of Jesus. - The Visitation (Luke 1:39-56)
Mary visits Elizabeth, who tells her that she will always be remembered. - The Nativity (Luke 2:1-20)
Jesus is born in a stable in Bethlehem. - The Presentation (Luke 2:22-40)
Mary and Joseph take the infant Jesus to the Temple to present him to God. - The Finding of Jesus in the Temple (Luke 2:41-52)
Jesus is found in the Temple discussing his faith with the teachers.
The Mysteries of Light:
- The Baptism of Jesus in the River Jordan (Matt 3:1-17; John 1:19-49; Luke 4:1-2)
God proclaims that Jesus is his beloved Son. - The Wedding Feast at Cana (John 2:1-11)
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. (Matt 4:17; John 2:1-11; Matt 5:3) - The Transfiguration of Jesus (Luke 9:28-31; Matt 17:1-8; Mark 9:2-9)
Jesus is revealed in glory to Peter, James, and John. - The Institution of the Eucharist (Luke 22:14-20; Mark 14:22-26; John 6:51-56)
Jesus offers his Body and Blood at the Last Supper.
The Sorrowful Mysteries:
- The Agony in the Garden (Matt 26:36-41; Luke 22:39-53)
Jesus prays in the Garden of Gethsemane on the night before he dies. - The Scourging at the Pillar (John 19:1; Is. 53:5)
Jesus is lashed with whips. - The Crowning with Thorns (Mark 15:17-20)
Jesus is mocked and crowned with thorns. - The Carrying of the Cross (Mark 15:20-22)
Jesus carries the cross that will be used to crucify him. - The Crucifixion (John 19:18-30)
Jesus is nailed to the cross and dies.
The Glorious Mysteries:
- The Resurrection (John 20:1-29)
God the Father raises Jesus from the dead. - The Ascension (Acts 1:6-12)
Jesus returns to his Father in heaven. - The Coming of the Holy Spirit (Acts 2:1-13)
The Holy Spirit comes to bring new life to the disciples. - The Assumption of Mary (Rev. 12:1-2)
At the end of her life on earth, Mary is taken body and soul into heaven. - The Coronation of Mary (Rev. 12:1-2, 5)
Mary is crowned as Queen of Heaven and Earth.
The Our Father (Matthew 6:9-13)
“Hail, full of grace, the Lord is with you. (Luke 1:28) Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb [Jesus!]” (Luke 1:42)