The Joyful Mysteries
Monday, Saturday

The Annunciation
Mary learns that she has been chosen to be the mother of Jesus
The Visitation
Mary visits Elizabeth, who tells her that she will always be remembered
The Nativity
Jesus is born in a stable in Bethlehem
The Presentation
Mary and Joseph take the infant Jesus to the Temple to present him to God
The Finding of Jesus in the Temple
Jesus is found in the Temple discussing his faith with the teachers

The Sorrowful Mysteries
Tuesday, Friday

The Agony in the Garden
Jesus prays in the Garden of Gethsemane on the night before he dies
The Scourging at the Pillar
Jesus is lashed with whips
The Crowning With Thorns
Jesus is mocked and crowned with thorns
The Carrying of the Cross
Jesus carries the cross that will be used to crucify him
The Crucifixion
Jesus is nailed to the cross and dies
 
 

The Glorious Mysteries
Wednesday, Sunday

The Resurrection
God the Father raises Jesus from the dead
The Ascension
Jesus returns to his Father in heaven
The Coming of the Holy Spirit
The Holy Spirit comes to bring new life to the disciples
The Assumption of Mary
At the end of her life on earth, Mary is taken body and soul into heaven
The Coronation of Mary
Mary is crowned as Queen of Heaven and Earth

 

The Mysteries of Light (Luminous)
Thursday

The Baptism of Jesus in the River Jordan
God proclaims that Jesus is his beloved Son
The Wedding Feast at Cana
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
The Transfiguration of Jesus
Jesus is revealed in glory to Peter, James, and John
The Institution of the Eucharist
Jesus offers his Body and Blood at the Last Supper