Today's Rosary
Today's mysteries follow the day of the week. See the schedule below.
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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
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
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
Glorious Mysteries
1First Mystery: The Resurrection
The women find the tomb empty and hear that Jesus is risen, as He said.
Fruit of the mystery: Faith
Mark 16:1–8
2Second Mystery: The Ascension
Jesus returns to the Father and promises the Holy Spirit to His disciples.
Fruit of the mystery: Hope and desire for heaven
Acts 1:6–11
3Third Mystery: The Descent of the Holy Spirit
At Pentecost the Spirit comes upon Mary and the apostles, and the Church goes out to every nation.
Fruit of the mystery: Love of God
Acts 2:1–13
4Fourth Mystery: The Assumption of Mary
At the end of her earthly life, Mary is taken body and soul into heavenly glory.
Fruit of the mystery: The grace of a holy death
Revelation 12:1; CCC 966
5Fifth Mystery: The Coronation of Mary
Mary is crowned Queen of heaven and earth and remains a mother to us all.
Fruit of the mystery: Trust in Mary’s intercession
Revelation 12:1
Rosary schedule by 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.