The Joyful Mysteries of the Rosary
The Incarnation and the hidden childhood of Jesus. They are prayed on Mondays and Saturdays. Below are the five mysteries with their scripture and fruit, and a counter to pray along.
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Start praying with Rosary & MercyThe five Joyful Mysteries
1First Mystery: The Annunciation
The angel Gabriel greets Mary, and she answers with a free and complete yes to God.
Fruit of the mystery: Humility
Luke 1:26–38
2Second Mystery: The Visitation
Mary hurries to serve her cousin Elizabeth, and the child in Elizabeth’s womb leaps for joy.
Fruit of the mystery: Love of neighbor
Luke 1:39–56
3Third Mystery: The Nativity
The Son of God is born in a stable and laid in a manger, and shepherds are the first to come.
Fruit of the mystery: Poverty of spirit
Luke 2:1–20
4Fourth Mystery: The Presentation in the Temple
Mary and Joseph offer Jesus to the Father, and Simeon recognizes the light of the nations.
Fruit of the mystery: Obedience
Luke 2:22–38
5Fifth Mystery: The Finding of Jesus in the Temple
After three days of searching, Mary and Joseph find Jesus in His Father’s house.
Fruit of the mystery: Joy in finding Jesus
Luke 2:41–52
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.