The Joyful Mysteries
(Said on Mondays, Saturdays, Sundays of Advent, and Sundays from Epiphany until Lent)
First Joyful Mystery - The Annunciation of Gabriel to Mary
Second Joyful Mystery - The Visitation of Mary to Elizabeth
Third Joyful Mystery - The Birth of Jesus
Fourth Joyful Mystery - The Presentation of Jesus in the Temple
Fifth Joyful Mystery - Finding Jesus in the Temple
The Luminous Mysteries
(Said on Thursdays throughout the year)
First Luminous Mystery - The Baptism of Jesus in the River Jordan
The Second Luminous Mystery - The Wedding at Cana, Christ Manifested
The Third Luminous Mystery - the Proclamation of the Kingdom of God
The Fourth Luminous Mystery - The Transfiguration of Jesus
The Fifth Luminous Mystery - The Last Supper, the Holy Eucharist
The Sorrowful Mysteries
(Said on Tuesdays, Fridays, and daily from Ash Wednesday until Easter Sunday)
First Sorrowful Mystery - Agony of Jesus in the Garden
Second Sorrowful Mystery - Jesus is Scourged at the Pillar
Third Sorrowful Mystery - Jesus is Crowned With Thorns
Fourth Sorrowful Mystery - Jesus Carries His Cross
Fifth Sorrowful Mystery - The Crucifixion of Jesus
The Glorious Mysteries
(Said on Wednesdays, and Sundays throughout the year)
First Glorious Mystery - The Resurrection of Jesus
Second Glorious Mystery - The Ascension of Jesus
Third Glorious Mystery - The Descent of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost
Fourth Glorious Mystery - The Assumption of Mary into Heaven
Fifth Glorious Mystery - The Coronation of Mary as Queen of Heaven and Earth