The first Luminous Mystery: The Baptism of Jesus
Jesus steps into the Jordan to be baptized by John. The heavens open and the Father’s voice is heard.
- Read: Matthew 3:13-17
- Fruit of the mystery: Openness to the Holy Spirit
- Pray this decade for: godchildren and everyone preparing for baptism
The second Luminous Mystery: The Wedding at Cana
The wine runs out at a wedding. Mary is the first to notice, and Jesus turns water into wine.
- Read: John 2:1-12
- Fruit of the mystery: To Jesus through Mary
- Pray this decade for: married couples and families
The third Luminous Mystery: The Proclamation of the Kingdom
Jesus walks through Galilee telling everyone that the kingdom of God is near.
- Read: Mark 1:14-15
- Fruit of the mystery: Repentance and trust in God
- Pray this decade for: those who need to begin again
The fourth Luminous Mystery: The Transfiguration
On the mountain, Peter, James and John see Jesus shine with light, and they want to stay.
- Read: Matthew 17:1-8
- Fruit of the mystery: Desire for holiness
- Pray this decade for: anyone who feels God is far away
The fifth Luminous Mystery: The Institution of the Eucharist
At the Last Supper, Jesus takes the bread and the cup and gives Himself to His friends.
- Read: Matthew 26:26-28
- Fruit of the mystery: Adoration
- Pray this decade for: priests, and those who cannot receive Communion
When are the Luminous Mysteries prayed?
On Thursday. 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 Luminous 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, Sorrowful Mysteries, Glorious Mysteries.