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The Mysteries of the Rosary

Joyful Mysteries (Monday & Saturday)
1. The annunciation to Mary that she is to be Mother of the Savior Luke 1:26-38)
2. The visitation of Mary to her cousin Elizabeth (Luke 1:39-45)
3. The nativity of our Lord Jesus Christ (Luke 2:1-7)
4. The presentation of the Infant Jesus in the Temple (Luke 2:22-38)
5. The finding of the Child Jesus in the Temple (Luke 2:41-52)

Luminous Mysteries (Thursday)
1. The baptism of Jesus in the Jordan (Matthew 3:13-17)
2. The wedding feast of Cana (John 2:1-12)
3. The proclamation of the Kingdom of God (Mark 1:15; 2:3-13)
4. The transfiguration of Jesus(Luke 9:28-36)
5. The first Eucharist(Matthew 26:26-30)

Sorrowful Mysteries (Tuesday & Friday)
1. The agony of Christ in the garden (Mark 14:32-36)
2. The scourging of Jesus at the pillar (John 18:28-38; 19:1)
3. The crowning with thorns (Mark 15:16-20)
4. The carrying of the cross (Luke 23:26-32)
5. The crucifixion and death of Jesus (Luke 23:33-34; 39-46)

Glorious Mysteries (Sunday & Wednesday)
1. The resurrection of Jesus (Luke 24:1-6)
2. The ascension of Jesus into heaven (Luke 24:50-53)
3. The coming of the Holy Spirit (Acts 2:1-4)
4. The assumption of Mary into heaven (Song of Songs 2:8-14)
5. The coronation of Mary (Revelation 12:1-6)