Thursday Rosary: The Luminous Mysteries
On Thursdays the Church prays the Luminous Mysteries: the public ministry of Jesus, added by St. John Paul II in 2002. Tap through the rosary below, one bead at a time.
Amen. You finished.
Pray the rosary every day with a reminder and a streak.
Start praying with Rosary & MercyThe five Luminous Mysteries
1First Mystery: The Baptism of Jesus
Jesus goes down into the Jordan, and the Father’s voice names Him the beloved Son.
Fruit of the mystery: Openness to the Holy Spirit
Matthew 3:13–17
2Second Mystery: The Wedding at Cana
At His mother’s word, Jesus turns water into wine and His disciples begin to believe.
Fruit of the mystery: To Jesus through Mary
John 2:1–12
3Third Mystery: The Proclamation of the Kingdom
Jesus announces that the Kingdom of God is at hand and calls everyone to repent and believe.
Fruit of the mystery: Repentance and trust in God
Mark 1:14–15
4Fourth Mystery: The Transfiguration
On the mountain, the glory of God shines from Jesus before Peter, James and John.
Fruit of the mystery: Desire for holiness
Matthew 17:1–8
5Fifth Mystery: The Institution of the Eucharist
At the Last Supper, Jesus gives His Body and Blood under the signs of bread and wine.
Fruit of the mystery: Adoration
Matthew 26:26–28
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.