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The Glorious Mysteries. The Five Glorious Mysteries are traditionally prayed on the Wednesdays and Sundays outside of Lent and Advent: See all the prayers of the Rosary. In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
The Glorious Mysteries. Illustrations and suggested points of reflection from our booklet Praying the Rosary Without Distractions, available in our on-line store. Also available in our store: the booklet Scripturally Based Rosary, ideal for individual study and prayer.
- THE RESURRECTION. The body of Jesus is placed in the tomb on the evening of Good Friday. His soul descends into the realm of the dead to announce to the Just the tidings of their redemption.
- THE ASCENSION. Jesus remains on earth forty days after His Resurrection to prove He has truly risen from the dead. He commissions the apostles to preach the gospel to every creature, and promises to be with them forever.
- THE DESCENT OF THE HOLY SPIRIT. The apostles are gathered in the upper room where Jesus had held the Last Supper. They are persevering in prayer with Mary the Mother of Jesus.
- THE ASSUMPTION. After the apostles have dispersed, the Blessed Mother goes to live with John, the beloved disciple. Mary lives many years on earth after the death of Christ.
- The Resurrection. "But on the first day of the week, at early dawn, they went to the tomb, taking the spices which they had prepared.
- The Ascension. "So then the Lord Jesus, after he had spoken to them, was taken up into heaven, and sat down at the right hand of God" (Mk 16:19).
- The descent of the Holy Spirit. "When the day of Pentecost had come, they were all together in one place. And suddenly a sound came from heaven like the rush of a mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting.
- The Assumption. "Henceforth all generations will call me blessed; for he who is mighty has done great things for me" (Lk 1:48-49).
- Glorious Mystery: The Resurrection MATTHEW 28: 1-6. After the sabbath, as the first day of the week was dawning, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to see the tomb.
- Mystery: The Ascension ACTS 1: 9-11. When he had said this, as they were watching, he was lifted up, and a cloud took him out of their sight.
- Mystery: The Descent of the Holy Spirit ACTS 2: 1-4. When the day of Pentecost had come, they were all together in one place.
- Glorious Mystery: The Assumption LUKE 1: 46-49. And Mary said, My soul magnifies the Lord, and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior, for he has looked with favor on the lowliness of his servant.
The following explanation of the Glorious Mysteries is taken from the October 16, 2002 apostolic letter The Rosary of the Virgin Mary (Rosarium Virginis Mariae) by Pope John Paul II.
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Mar 8, 2018 · Each of the following pages features a brief discussion of one of the Glorious Mysteries, the fruit or virtue associated with it, and a short meditation on the mystery. The meditations are simply meant as an aid to contemplation; they do not need to be read while praying the rosary.
