THE
JOYFUL MYSTERIES (Said on Mondays, Saturdays,
Sundays of Advent, and Sundays from Epiphany
until Lent)
First Joyful Mystery
- The Annunciation of the Angle to Mary In the sixth month the
angel Gabriel was sent from God unto a city of Galilee,
named Nazareth, to a virgin espoused to a man whose
name was Joseph, of the house of David; and the virgin's
name was Mary. And the angel came in unto her, and
said: "Hail, thou that art highly favoured, the Lord is with thee: blessed
art thou among women". And when she saw him, she was troubled at his saying,
and cast in her mind what manner of salutation this should be.And the angel said
unto her:" Fear not, Mary: for thou hast found favour with God. And, behold,
thou shalt conceive in thy womb, and bring forth a son, and shalt call his name
Jesus. He shall be great, and shall be called the Son of the Highest"...
And Mary said:" Behold the handmaid of the Lord; be it unto me according
to thy word". And the angel departed from her. (Luk 1,26-38)
Second
Joyful Mystery - The Visitation of Mary to Saint
Elizabeth Mary arose in those
days, and went into the hill country with haste,
into a city of Juda. And entered into the house
of Zacharias, and saluted Elisabeth. And it came
to pass, that, when Elisabeth heard the salutation
of Mary, the babe leaped in her womb; and Elisabeth
was filled with the Holy Ghost and she spake out
with a loud voice, and said: "Blessed art thou among women, and blessed
is the fruit of thy womb". ... And Mary said: "My
soul doth magnify the Lord, and my spirit hath
rejoiced in God my Saviour. For he hath regarded
the low estate of his handmaiden: for, behold,
from henceforth all generations shall call me blessed.
For he that is mighty hath done to me great things;
and holy is his name"...(Luk 1,39-49)
Third Joyful
Mystery - The Nativity of Jesus in Bethlehem And so it was, that, while they were
there, the days were accomplished
that she should be delivered. And she brought forth
her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes,
and laid him in a manger; because there was no room
for them in the inn. And there were in the same country
shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over
their flock by night. And, lo, the angel of the Lord
came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round
about them: and they were sore afraid. And the angel
said unto them: "Fear not: for, behold, I bring you
good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all
people. For unto you is born this day in the city
of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord. And
this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the
babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger". (Luk
2,6-12)
Fourth Joyful Mystery - The
Presentation of Jesus in the Temple And when the days of her purification
according to the law of Moses were accomplished,
they brought him to Jerusalem, to present him to
the Lord; And to offer a sacrifice according to that
which is said in the law of the Lord, A pair of turtledoves,
or two young pigeons. And, behold, there was a man
in Jerusalem, whose name was Simeon; and the same
man was just and devout, waiting for the consolation
of Israel: and the Holy Ghost was upon him. ...When
the parents brought in the child Jesus, to do for
him after the custom of the law, Then took he him
up in his arms, and blessed God, and said: "Lord,
now lettest thou thy servant depart in peace, according
to thy word: For mine eyes have seen thy salvation...
A light to lighten the Gentiles, and the glory of
thy people Israel." And Joseph and his mother
marvelled at those things which were spoken of him.
And Simeon blessed them, and said unto Mary his mother: "Behold,
this child is set for the fall and rising again of
many in Israel; and for a sign which shall be spoken
against; (Yea, a sword shall pierce through thy own
soul also,) that the thoughts of many hearts may
be revealed."(Luk 2,22-35)
Fifth Joyful Mystery - Finding
Jesus in the Temple Now his parents went to Jerusalem
every year at the feast of the passover. And when
he was twelve years old, they went up to Jerusalem
after the custom of the feast. And when they had
fulfilled the days, as they returned, the child
Jesus tarried behind in Jerusalem; and Joseph and
his mother knew not of it. But they, supposing
him to have been in the company, went a day's journey;
and they sought him among their kinsfolk and acquaintance.
And when they found him not, they turned back again
to Jerusalem, seeking him And it came to pass,
that after three days they found him in the temple,
sitting in the midst of the doctors, both hearing them,
and asking them questions. And all that heard him were
astonished at his understanding and answers. And when
they saw him, they were amazed: and his mother said
unto him: "Son, why hast thou thus dealt with
us? behold, thy father and I have sought thee sorrowing".
And he said unto them: "How is it that ye sought
me? wist ye not that I must be about my Father's business?" And
they understood not the saying which he spake unto
them. And he went down with them, and came to Nazareth,
and was subject unto them: but his mother kept all
these sayings in her heart. (Luk 2,41-51)
THE
LUMINOUS MYSTERIES (Said on Thursdays throughout
the year)
First
Luminous Mystery - The Baptism of Jesus in
the River Jordan
And a voice came from the heavens, saying, "This
is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased." Matthew 3:17
The Second Luminous Mystery
- The Wedding at Cana, Christ Manifested
Jesus did this as the beginning of his signs in
Cana in Galilee and so revealed his glory, and
his disciples began to believe in him. John 2:11
The Third Luminous Mystery
- the Proclamation of the Kingdom of God
Jesus came to Galilee proclaiming the gospel of
God: "This is the time of fulfillment. The
kingdom of God is at hand. Repent, and believe
in the gospel." Mark 1:15
The Fourth Luminous Mystery
- The Transfiguration of Jesus
And he was transfigured before them; his face shone
like the sun and his clothes became white as light. Matthew 17:2
The Fifth Luminous Mystery
- The Last Supper, the Holy Eucharist
While they were eating, Jesus took bread, said
the blessing, broke it, and giving it to his disciples
said, "Take and eat; this is my body." Then
he took a cup, gave thanks, and gave it to them,
saying, "Drink from it, all of you, for this
is my blood of the covenant, which will be shed
on behalf of many for the forgiveness of sins. Matthew
26:26
THE
SORROWFUL MYSTERIES (Said on Tuesdays, Fridays,
and daily from Ash Wednesday until Easter Sunday)
First Sorrowful Mystery
- Agony of Jesus in the Garden I Desire True Repentance
for My Sins
Think of...
Our Lord Jesus in the garden of Gethsemani,
suffering a bitter agony for our sins. Matthew 26:36
Second Sorrowful Mystery
- Jesus is Scourged at the Pillar I Desire a Spirit of Mortification
Think of...
The cruel scourging at the pillar that
our Lord suffered; the heavy blows that
tore His flesh. Matthew 27:26
Third Sorrowful Mystery
- Jesus is Crowned With Thorns I Desire Moral Courage.
Think of...
The crown of sharp thorns that was forced
upon our Lord's Head and the patience with
which He endured the pain for our sins. Matthew 27:27
Fourth Sorrowful Mystery
- Jesus Carries His Cross I Desire the Virtue of Patience
Think of...
The heavy Cross, so willingly carried by
our Lord, and ask Him to help you to carry
your crosses without complaint. Matthew 27:32
Fifth Sorrowful Mystery
- The Crucifixion of Jesus I Desire the Grace of Final Perseverance
Think of...
The love which filled Christ's Sacred Heart
during His three hours' agony on the Cross,
and ask Him to be with you at the hour of
death. Matthew 27:33
THE
GLORIOUS MYSTERIES (Said on Wednesdays, and
Sundays throughout the year)
First
Glorious Mystery - The Resurrection of Jesus I Desire a Strong Faith
Think of...
Christ's glorious triumph when, on the third day after
His death, He arose from the tomb and for forty days
appeared to His Blessed Mother and to His disciples. John 20:1
Second Glorious Mystery
- The Ascension of Jesus I Desire the Virtue of Hope
Think of...
The Ascension of Jesus Christ, forty days after His
glorious Resurrection, in the presence of Mary and
His disciples. Luke 24:36 Third Glorious Mystery - The Descent of
the Holy Spirit at Pentecost I Desire Zeal for the Glory of God
Think of...
The descent of the Holy Spirit upon Mary and the Apostles,
under the form of tongues of fire, in fulfillment of
Christ's promise. Acts 2:1
Fourth Glorious Mystery -
The Assumption of Mary into Heaven I Desire the Grace of a Holy Death
Think of...
The glorious Assumption of Mary into Heaven, when she
was united with her Divine Son.
Fifth Glorious Mystery - The
Coronation of Mary as Queen of Heaven and Earth I Desire a Greater Love for the Blessed Virgin
Mary
Think of...
The glorious crowning of Mary as Queen of Heaven by
her Divine Son, to the great joy of all the Saints.
