Rosary & MercyToday'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.
Questions people ask
What mysteries of the rosary are prayed today?
It depends on the day: Joyful on Monday and Saturday, Sorrowful on Tuesday and Friday, Glorious on Wednesday and Sunday, and Luminous on Thursday. The page above picks today's set for you.
What mysteries are prayed on Sunday?
The Glorious Mysteries for most of the year. On the Sundays of Advent and Christmas many Catholics pray the Joyful Mysteries, and on the Sundays of Lent the Sorrowful Mysteries. This page follows that custom.
Who decided which mysteries go on which day?
St. John Paul II, in his 2002 letter Rosarium Virginis Mariae. He added the Luminous Mysteries for Thursday and moved the Joyful Mysteries to Saturday. He also wrote that the schedule is not meant to limit anyone's freedom in prayer.
How long does today's rosary take?
About 20 minutes for all five decades. If that's too much today, one decade takes about 4 minutes.