Mystery 1
Fruit: FaithThe Resurrection
ScriptureJohn 20:1-18
Meditation promptLet the victory of Christ reorder fear into worship and hope.
GloriousWednesday and Sunday
Glorious Mysteries
The Glorious Mysteries lift prayer toward Christ's triumph and Mary's heavenly intercession.
Resurrection, hope, and the life of glory
Mysteries and fruits
Mystery 2
Fruit: HopeThe Ascension
ScriptureActs 1:6-11
Meditation promptLook toward heaven without abandoning the mission Christ gives today.
Mystery 3
Fruit: Love of GodThe Descent of the Holy Spirit
ScriptureActs 2:1-13
Meditation promptAsk the Holy Spirit to make prayer courageous, humble, and fruitful.
Mystery 4
Fruit: Grace of a happy deathThe Assumption of Mary
ScriptureRevelation 12:1; Luke 1:48-49
Meditation promptEntrust your final end to Christ and ask Mary to keep you faithful.
Mystery 5
Fruit: Trust in Mary's intercessionThe Coronation of Mary
ScriptureRevelation 12:1
Meditation promptAsk the Queen of Heaven to lead every devotion back to her Son.
How to pray the Rosary
A quiet rhythm for each decade.
Begin
- 1.Make the Sign of the Cross.
- 2.State your intention quietly.
- 3.Pray the Apostles' Creed.
- 4.Pray one Our Father, three Hail Marys for faith, hope, and charity, and one Glory Be.
- 5.Announce the first mystery and begin the first decade.
Each decade
- 1.Announce the mystery.
- 2.Read or recall the Scripture reference.
- 3.Pause with the meditation prompt.
- 4.Pray one Our Father.
- 5.Pray ten Hail Marys while contemplating the mystery.
- 6.Pray the Glory Be and, where customary, the Fatima Prayer.
Close
- 1.After the fifth decade, pray the Hail Holy Queen.
- 2.Offer a brief prayer for the Pope and the needs of the Church.
- 3.Close with the Sign of the Cross.
Pray with others