Glorious Mysteries

The Glorious MysteriesThe Resurrection: God the Father raises Jesus from the dead.The Ascension: Jesus returns to his Father in heaven.The Coming of the Holy Spirit: The Holy Spirit comes to bring new life to the disciples.The Assumption of Mary: At the end of her life on earth, Mary is taken body and soul into heaven.The Coronation of Mary: Mary is crowned as Queen of Heaven and Earth.

The Sorrowful MysteriesThe Agony in the Garden: Jesus prays in the Garden of Gethsemane on the night before he dies.The Scourging at the Pillar: Jesus is lashed with whips.The Crowning With Thorns: Jesus is mocked and crowned with thorns.The Carrying of the Cross: Jesus carries the cross that will be used to crucify him.The Crucifixion: Jesus is nailed to the cross and dies.

The Mysteries of LightThe Baptism of Jesus in the River Jordan: God proclaims that Jesus is his beloved Son.The Wedding Feast at Cana: At Mary’s request, Jesus performs his first miracle.The Proclamation of the Kingdom of God: Jesus calls all to conversion and service to the Kingdom.The Transfiguration of Jesus: Jesus is revealed in glory to Peter, James, and John.The Institution of the Eucharist: Jesus offers his Body and Blood at the Last Supper.

The Joyful MysteriesThe Annunciation: Mary learns that she has been chosen to be the mother of Jesus.The Visitation: Mary visits Elizabeth, who tells her that she will always be remembered.The Nativity: Jesus is born in a stable in Bethlehem.The Presentation: Mary and Joseph take the infant Jesus to the Temple to present him to God.The Finding of Jesus in the Temple: Jesus is found in the Temple discussing his faith with the teachers.