The Rosary is a profound devotion in Catholicism, encompassing meditative mysteries and a structured prayer format. Here’s a comprehensive look at its components.

The Mysteries of the Rosary

To be meditated upon while praying the Rosary.

The Joyful Mysteries

Said on Mondays and Thursdays and the Sundays from the First Sunday of Advent until Lent.

• 1st JOYFUL MYSTERY: The Annunciation of Mary
• 2nd JOYFUL MYSTERY: The Visitation of Mary
• 3rd JOYFUL MYSTERY: The Nativity of Our Lord
• 4th JOYFUL MYSTERY: The Presentation of the Child Jesus in the Temple
• 5th JOYFUL MYSTERY: The Finding of Our Lord in the Temple

The Sorrowful Mysteries

Said on Tuesdays and Fridays and the Sundays of Lent.

• 1st SORROWFUL MYSTERY: The Agony in the Garden
• 2nd SORROWFUL MYSTERY: The Scourging at the Pillar
• 3rd SORROWFUL MYSTERY: The Crowning with Thorns
• 4th SORROWFUL MYSTERY: The Carrying of the Cross
• 5th SORROWFUL MYSTERY: The Crucifixion and Death of Our Lord on the Cross

The Glorious Mysteries

Said on Wednesdays and Saturdays and the Sundays from Easter until Advent.

• 1st GLORIOUS MYSTERY: The Resurrection of Our Lord
• 2nd GLORIOUS MYSTERY: The Ascension of Our Lord
• 3rd GLORIOUS MYSTERY: The Descent of the Holy Ghost upon the Apostles
• 4th GLORIOUS MYSTERY: The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary into Heaven
• 5th GLORIOUS MYSTERY: The Coronation of Our Lady as Queen of Heaven and Earth

The Luminous Mysteries

The Mysteries of Light.

• 1st LUMINOUS MYSTERY: The Baptism in the Jordan
• 2nd LUMINOUS MYSTERY: The Wedding at Cana
• 3rd LUMINOUS MYSTERY: The Proclamation of the Kingdom
• 4th LUMINOUS MYSTERY: The Transfiguration
• 5th LUMINOUS MYSTERY: The Institution of the Eucharist

How to Say the Rosary

1. Make the Sign of the Cross and say The Apostles’ Creed.
2. Say the Our Father.
3. Say 3 Hail Marys.
4. Say the Glory Be to the Father.
5. Announce the First Mystery; then say the Our Father.
6. Say 10 Hail Marys.
7. Say the Glory Be to the Father.
8. Say the O My Jesus.
9. Announce the Second Mystery; then say the Our Father, 10 Hail Marys, Glory Be and O My Jesus.
10. Announce the Third Mystery; then say the Our Father, 10 Hail Marys, Glory Be and O My Jesus.
11. Announce the Fourth Mystery; then say the Our Father, 10 Hail Marys, Glory Be and O My Jesus.
12. Announce the Fifth Mystery; then say the Our Father, 10 Hail Marys, Glory Be and O My Jesus.
13. Conclude by saying the Hail, Holy Queen.