Friday Rosary: The Sorrowful Mysteries
On Fridays the Church prays the Sorrowful Mysteries: the Passion and death of Jesus. Tap through the rosary below, one bead at a time.
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Pray the rosary every day with a reminder and a streak.
Start praying with Rosary & MercyThe five Sorrowful Mysteries
1First Mystery: The Agony in the Garden
In Gethsemane, Jesus prays in anguish and gives Himself to the Father’s will.
Fruit of the mystery: Conformity to God’s will
Matthew 26:36–46
2Second Mystery: The Scourging at the Pillar
Jesus is bound and scourged, bearing the wounds that heal us.
Fruit of the mystery: Purity
Matthew 27:26
3Third Mystery: The Crowning with Thorns
The soldiers mock the true King with a crown of thorns and a reed for a scepter.
Fruit of the mystery: Courage
Matthew 27:27–31
4Fourth Mystery: The Carrying of the Cross
Jesus carries His cross to Calvary, and Simon of Cyrene is made to help Him.
Fruit of the mystery: Patience
John 19:16–17
5Fifth Mystery: The Crucifixion
Jesus forgives those who crucify Him and commends His spirit into the Father’s hands.
Fruit of the mystery: Perseverance
Luke 23:33–46
How to pray this rosary
Begin on the crucifix with the Sign of the Cross and the Apostles' Creed. Pray an Our Father, three Hail Marys and a Glory Be. Then, for each mystery, announce it, pray an Our Father, ten Hail Marys, a Glory Be and the Fatima Prayer. Finish with the Hail, Holy Queen.
Which mysteries on which day
| Day | Mysteries |
|---|---|
| Monday | Joyful Mysteries |
| Tuesday | Sorrowful Mysteries |
| Wednesday | Glorious Mysteries |
| Thursday | Luminous Mysteries |
| Friday | Sorrowful Mysteries |
| Saturday | Joyful Mysteries |
| Sunday | Glorious Mysteries |
Many Catholics pray the Joyful Mysteries on Sundays of Advent and Christmas, and the Sorrowful Mysteries on Sundays of Lent.