The Mysteries of the Rosary

Our Lady taught Blessed Alan de la Roche and said to him in a vision:

"When people say one hundred and fifty Hail Mary’s, this prayer is very helpful to them and is a very pleasing tribute to Me.

"But they will do better still and will please Me even more if they say these Hail Mary’s while meditating on the life, death and passion of Jesus Christ — for this meditation is the soul of this prayer."

THE FIVE JOYFUL MYSTERIES

Mondays and Thursdays

(also Sundays from beginning of Advent until Lent)

1. The Annunciation: And when the angel had come to Her, he said, "Hail, full of grace, the Lord is with Thee, blessed art Thou among women." Luke 1,28	2. The Visitation: And Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Ghost, and cried out with a loud voice, saying, "Blessed art Thou among women and blessed is the fruit of Thy womb!" Luke 1, 41- 42	3. Birth of Jesus: And She brought forth Her firstborn Son, and wrapped Him in swaddling clothes, and laid Him in a manger, because there was no room for Them in the inn. Luke 2, 7
4. The Presentation: And when the days of Her purification were fulfilled, according to the Law of Moses, they took Him up to Jerusalem to present Him to the Lord. Luke 2, 22	5. Finding Jesus in the Temple: And it came to pass after three days, that they found Him in the temple, sitting in the midst of the teachers, both listening to them and asking them questions. Luke 2, 46

THE FIVE SORROWFUL MYSTERIES

Tuesdays and Fridays

(also Sundays during Lent)

1. The Agony in the Garden: And His sweat became as drops of blood running down upon the ground. And rising from prayer He came to the disciples, and found them sleeping for sorrow. Luke 22, 44-45	2. The Scourging at the Pillar: Pilate then took Jesus and had Him scourged. John 19, 1	3. The Crowning with Thorns: And they stripped Him and put on Him a scarlet cloak; and plaiting a crown of thorns, they put it on His head, and a reed in His right hand. Matt. 27, 28-29
4. The Carrying of the Cross: And bearing the Cross for Himself, He went forth to the place called Calvary (the Skull), in Hebrew, Golgotha. John 19, 17	5. The Crucifixion: And Jesus cried out with a loud voice and said, "Father, into Thy hands I commend My spirit." And having said this, He expired. Luke 23, 46

THE FIVE GLORIOUS MYSTERIES

Wednesdays and Saturdays

(also Sundays from Easter until Advent)

1. The Resurrection: He is risen. He is not here. Behold the place where they laid Him. Mark 16, 6	2. The Ascension: So then the Lord, after He had spoken to them, was taken up into Heaven, and sits at the right hand of God. Mark 16, 19	3. The Descent of the Holy Ghost: And suddenly there came a sound from Heaven, as of a mighty wind coming, and it filled the whole house where they were sitting. Acts 2, 2
4. The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin: Thou art the glory of Jerusalem ... the honor of our people ... the hand of the Lord hath strengthened Thee, and therefore Thou shalt be blessed forever. Judith 15, 10-11	5. Mary is Crowned Queen of Heaven and Earth: And a great sign appeared in heaven: a Woman clothed with the sun, and the moon was under Her feet, and upon Her head a crown of twelve stars. Apoc. 12, 1

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