The five mysteries
Each mystery page also serves as the dedicated decade page for that part of the Rosary.
First Glorious Decade
Faith and HopeScriptureMatthew 28:1-10; Mark 16:1-8; Luke 24:1-12; John 20:1-18
Grace to askTo believe in Christ’s victory over sin and death.
Jesus rises from the dead, conquering sin and death. The tomb is empty; the stone is rolled away; the sorrow of Good Friday becomes the dawn of eternal hope.
Second Glorious Decade
Hope and Desire for HeavenScriptureMark 16:19; Luke 24:50-53; Acts 1:6-11
Grace to askTo seek the things that are above and trust Christ’s promise.
After His Resurrection, Jesus ascends into Heaven before His disciples, promising the coming of the Holy Spirit and opening the gates of eternal life to humanity. “And the Lord Jesus, after he had spoken to them, was taken up into heaven and sitteth on the right hand of God.” (Mark 16:19)
Third Glorious Decade
Zeal and Docility to the Holy SpiritScriptureActs 2:1-13
Grace to askTo be filled with the Holy Spirit and become a courageous witness of Christ.
Fifty days after the Resurrection, the Holy Spirit descends upon the Blessed Virgin Mary and the apostles gathered in prayer. Filled with divine fire, they are strengthened to proclaim Christ to the nations. "And there appeared to them parted tongues as it were of fire, and it sat upon every one of them: and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit." (Acts 2:3-4)
Fourth Glorious Decade
Grace of a Holy Death and Hope of HeavenScriptureRevelation 12:1; Luke 1:46-55; 1 Corinthians 15:20-23
Grace to askTo live in purity, persevere in grace, and long for Heaven.
At the end of her earthly life, the Blessed Virgin Mary is taken body and soul into Heavenly glory. The Mother of God, preserved from sin and perfectly united to her Son, is brought into the fullness of eternal life. "A great sign appeared in heaven: a woman clothed with the sun." (Apocalypse/Revelation 12:1)
Fifth Glorious Decade
Trust in Mary's Intercession and Final PerseveranceScriptureRevelation 12:1; Luke 1:46-55; Psalm 45:9-17
Grace to askTo live with humility, fidelity, and confidence in Mary's maternal care.
After being assumed into Heaven, the Blessed Virgin Mary is crowned Queen of Heaven and Earth by her Son, Jesus Christ. The humble servant of Nazareth now reigns beside the King of Kings, interceding for the Church and all her children. "And a great sign appeared in heaven: A woman clothed with the sun, and the moon under her feet, and on her head a crown of twelve stars." (Apocalypse/Revelation 12:1)
Mystery group
Pray in the light of the Resurrection, the Holy Spirit, and the hope of heaven.
The Glorious Mysteries lift the heart to Easter faith, heavenly hope, Pentecost fire, and Mary's maternal intercession.
Pray live
When you want a quieter place to begin, return to the live Rosary Prayer Room and keep these mysteries before your heart.
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