Monday Rosary: The Joyful Mysteries
On Mondays the Church prays the Joyful Mysteries: the Incarnation and the hidden childhood 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 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.