Twenty moments. One story.

The Mysteries of the Rosary

Each decade is an invitation to contemplate a moment in the life of Christ and his mother. Choose a set and take your time.

The angel Gabriel kneels before Mary in a garden, holding a lily as she turns from her reading; distant mountains rise beyond the trees. — Annunciation · Leonardo da Vinci, c. 1472
Uffizi Gallery, Florence · Source · Public domain

Monday & Saturday

Joyful Mysteries

Make room for wonder in the ordinary.

Explore the mysteries Begin praying

Jesus kneels in prayer on a rocky hill while three disciples sleep below and an angel appears above. — The Agony in the Garden · Giovanni Bellini, c. 1458–1460
National Gallery, London · Source · Public domain

Tuesday & Friday

Sorrowful Mysteries

Stay with Christ in suffering and love.

Explore the mysteries Begin praying

The risen Christ stands above his tomb holding a white banner with a red cross while four guards sleep beneath him. — The Resurrection · Piero della Francesca, 1463–1465
Museo Civico, Sansepolcro · Source · Public domain

Wednesday & Sunday

Glorious Mysteries

From resurrection to the hope of heaven.

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John the Baptist pours water over Jesus beneath a white dove, with three angels standing beside a tree. — The Baptism of Christ · Piero della Francesca, c. 1448–1450
National Gallery, London · Source · Public domain

Thursday

Luminous Mysteries

Discover the light of Christ’s public life.

Explore the mysteries Begin praying

A familiar weekly rhythm

MondayJoyful TuesdaySorrowful WednesdayGlorious ThursdayLuminous FridaySorrowful SaturdayJoyful SundayGlorious

This is the customary schedule, not an obligation. Some communities choose Joyful Mysteries on Sundays in Advent and Sorrowful Mysteries on Sundays in Lent. You may choose another set whenever it helps your prayer.