The first Glorious Mystery: The Resurrection
Early on Sunday the women find the tomb empty. Jesus is risen.
- Read: Matthew 28:1-10
- Fruit of the mystery: Faith
- Pray this decade for: someone grieving the death of a loved one
The second Glorious Mystery: The Ascension
Forty days later, Jesus blesses His disciples and is taken up into heaven.
- Read: Acts 1:6-11
- Fruit of the mystery: Hope
- Pray this decade for: those waiting to be reunited with family
The third Glorious Mystery: The Descent of the Holy Spirit
The disciples are gathered together when the Holy Spirit comes like a strong wind and tongues of fire.
- Read: Acts 2:1-13
- Fruit of the mystery: Love of God
- Pray this decade for: the Church, and everyone who needs courage
The fourth Glorious Mystery: The Assumption of Mary
At the end of her life on earth, Mary is taken body and soul into heaven.
- Read: Revelation 12:1
- Fruit of the mystery: Grace of a happy death
- Pray this decade for: our mothers and grandmothers who have died
The fifth Glorious Mystery: The Coronation of Mary
Mary is crowned Queen of heaven and earth, and she stays close to her children.
- Read: Revelation 12:1
- Fruit of the mystery: Trust in Mary’s intercession
- Pray this decade for: everyone who asks Mary for help today
When are the Glorious Mysteries prayed?
On Wednesday and Sunday. Each day of the week has its own set: Joyful on Monday and Saturday, Sorrowful on Tuesday and Friday, Glorious on Wednesday and Sunday, and Luminous on Thursday. You may pray any set on any day.
How to pray the Glorious Mysteries
Name each mystery, then pray one Our Father, ten Hail Marys and a Glory Be while you think about the scene. New to the rosary? Read how to pray the rosary, step by step.
The other mysteries: Joyful Mysteries, Luminous Mysteries, Sorrowful Mysteries.