The Mysteries of the
Holy Catholic Rosary

The Five Lumious Mysteries
Thursday

• The Baptism in the Jordan.
• The Wedding at Cana
• The Proclamation of the Kingdom.
• The Transfiguration.
• The Institution of the Eucharist.

The Five Joyful Mysteries
Monday and Saturday

• The Annunciation: Humility
• The Visitation: Charity.
• The Birth of Our Lord: Poverty, or detachment from the world.
• The Presentation of Our Lord: Purity of heart, obedience.
• The Finding of Our Lord in the Temple: Piety.

The Five Sorrowful Mysteries
Tuesday and Fridays

• The Agony in the Garden: Contrition for our sins.
• The Scourging at the Pillar: Mortification of our senses.
• The Crowning with Thorns: Interior mortification. The Carrying of the Cross: Patience during our challenges
• The Crucifixion and Death of Our Lord: That we may die to ourselves.

The Five Glorious Mysteries
Sunday and Wednesdays

• The Resurrection: Conversion of heart.
• The Ascension: A desire for heaven.
• The Coming of the Holy Spirit: The Gifts of the Holy Spirit.
• The Assumption of our Blessed Mother into Heaven: Devotion to Mary.
• The Coronation of our Blessed Mother: Eternal happiness.