Mysteries of the Holy Rosary
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To those who love the Rosary, praying to Christ with Mary is a special gift. As we pray the Rosary we meditate and contemplate key moments in the life of Christ. Remembering Jesus in this way reminds us of his love for us and helps us put our own lives in perspective. The order of prayer can be found here.
THE JOYFUL MYSTERIES
(Said on Mondays and Saturday, the Sundays of Advent, and Sundays from Epiphany until Lent)
First Decade: The Annunciation (For the love of humility)
Second Decade: The Visitation (For charity toward my neighbor)
Third Decade: The Nativity (For love of God)
Fourth Decade: The Presentation (For a spirit of sacrifice)
Fifth Decade: The Finding in the Temple (For zeal for the glory of God)
THE SORROWFUL MYSTERIES
(Said on Tuesdays and Fridays throughout the year; and daily from Ash Wednesday until Easter Sunday)
First Decade: The Agony in the Garden (For true repentance for my sins)
Second Decade: Scourging at the Pillar (For a spirit of mortification)
Third Decade: Crowning with Thorns (For moral courage)
Fourth Decade: Carrying of the Cross (For the virtue of patience)
Fifth Decade: The Crucifixion (For the grace of final perseverance)
THE GLORIOUS MYSTERIES
(Said On Wednesday and Sunday, meditate on the “Glorious Mysteries”)
First Decade: The Resurrection (For a strong faith)
Second Decade: The Ascension (For the virtue of hope)
Third Decade: The Descent of the Holy Spirit (For zeal for the glory of God)
Fourth Decade: The Assumption (For the grace of a happy death)
Fifth Decade: The Coronation of the Blessed Virgin Mary (For a great love for Mary)
THE LUMINOUS MYSTERIES
(Said on Thursdays)
First Decade: The Baptism of Jesus (For living my Baptismal Promises)
Second Decade: The Wedding at Cana (For doing whatever Jesus says)
Third Decade: Proclamation of the Kingdom (For seeking God’s forgiveness)
Fourth Decade: The Transfiguration (For becoming a new person in Christ)
Fifth Decade: Institution of the Eucharist (For active participation at Mass) |
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