The five mysteries
Each mystery page also serves as the dedicated decade page for that part of the Rosary.
First Luminous Decade
Openness to the Holy SpiritScriptureMatthew 3:13-17
Grace to askTo live as a beloved child of the Father.
Jesus comes to the Jordan River to be baptized by St. John the Baptist. As He rises from the water, the heavens open, the Holy Spirit descends like a dove, and the voice of the Father proclaims: "This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased." (Matthew 3:13-17)
Second Luminous Decade
Trust in Mary's IntercessionScriptureJohn 2:1-11
Grace to askTo do whatever Jesus tells me.
Jesus attends a wedding feast in Cana with His Blessed Mother and His disciples. When the wine runs out, Mary intercedes quietly. Jesus performs His first public miracle by transforming water into wine, revealing His glory and strengthening the faith of His disciples. (John 2:1-11)
Third Luminous Decade
Repentance and ConversionScriptureMark 1:14-15; Matthew 4:17
Grace to askTo believe the Gospel and let Christ reign in my heart.
Jesus travels through towns and villages proclaiming the Kingdom of God. He calls sinners to repentance, heals the sick, forgives sins, casts out demons, and invites all people to conversion and faith. Through His preaching and miracles, the Kingdom of Heaven begins to break into the world. (Mark 1:14-15; Matthew 4:17)
Fourth Luminous Decade
Desire for HolinessScriptureMatthew 17:1-8
Grace to askTo listen to Jesus and be transformed by His grace.
Jesus takes Peter, James, and John up a high mountain. There, before them, His appearance is transformed: His face shines like the sun and His garments become dazzling white. Moses and Elijah appear speaking with Him, and the voice of the Father declares: "This is my beloved Son... hear ye him." (Matthew 17:1-8)
Fifth Luminous Decade
Love of the EucharistScriptureMatthew 26:26-28; Luke 22:19-20
Grace to askTo receive Jesus with reverence, purity, and burning faith.
On the night before His Passion, Jesus gathers with His apostles in the Upper Room to celebrate the Passover. During the meal, He takes bread and wine, blesses them, and gives them to His disciples saying: "This is my body... This is my blood." In this sacred moment, Christ institutes the Holy Eucharist and the priesthood, giving Himself to the Church until the end of time. (Matthew 26:26-28; Luke 22:19-20)
Mystery group
Follow Jesus as He reveals the Father and calls the world into grace.
The Luminous Mysteries help the soul receive Christ's light, hear His call to conversion, and adore His sacramental gift.
Pray live
When you want a quieter place to begin, return to the live Rosary Prayer Room and keep these mysteries before your heart.
Related tools
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