The Glorious Mysteries of the Rosary
The Glorious Mysteries are prayed on Wednesdays and Sundays. There are five; for each one we pray an Our Father, ten Hail Marys and a Glory Be, thinking about that moment in the life of Jesus and Mary.
First glorious mystery: The Resurrection
Luke 24:6
He is not here, but is risen. Remember how he spoke unto you, when he was in Galilee,
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Second glorious mystery: The Ascension
Acts 1:9
And when he had said these things, while they looked on, he was raised up: and a cloud received him out of their sight.
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Third glorious mystery: The Descent of the Holy Spirit
Acts 2:4
And they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and they began to speak with divers tongues, according as the Holy Ghost gave them to speak.
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Fourth glorious mystery: The Assumption
Luke 1:48-49
48Because he hath regarded the humility of his handmaid; for behold from henceforth all generations shall call me blessed. 49Because he that is mighty, hath done great things to me; and holy is his name.
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Fifth glorious mystery: The Coronation of Mary
Revelation 12:1
And a great sign appeared in heaven: A woman clothed with the sun, and the moon under her feet, and on her head a crown of twelve stars:
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The other mysteries
- Joyful Mysteries (Mondays and Saturdays)
- Luminous Mysteries (Thursdays)
- Sorrowful Mysteries (Tuesdays and Fridays)