Wednesday Rosary: The Glorious Mysteries
On Wednesdays the Church prays the Glorious Mysteries: the Resurrection and the glory that follows. 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 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
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.