How to Pray

the Rosary

The Rosary is a meditative prayer that walks through key moments in the life of Jesus and Mary. You move bead by bead, repeating prayers while reflecting on each mystery. There is no rush. If you lose your place or your focus, just continue from where you left off.

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of the Week Below

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Monday Rosary
Joyful Mysteries

On Mondays, we pray the Joyful Mysteries. These mysteries invite us to reflect on trust, obedience, and the simple beginnings of Christ’s life. Pray along with us today.

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Tuesday Rosary
Sorrowful Mysteries

On Tuesdays, we pray the Sorrowful Mysteries. These mysteries lead us through the suffering of Christ and remind us of love that endures even in pain. Pray with us today.

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Wednesday Rosary
Glorious Mysteries

On Wednesdays, we pray the Glorious Mysteries. These mysteries focus on resurrection, hope, and the promise of eternal life. Join us in prayer today.

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Thursday Rosary
Luminous Mysteries

On Thursdays, we pray the Luminous Mysteries. These mysteries reflect the public life of Jesus and the light He brought into the world. Pray with us today.

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Friday Rosary
Sorrowful Mysteries

On Fridays, we pray the Sorrowful Mysteries. These mysteries invite deeper reflection on sacrifice, mercy, and Christ’s love for us. Pray along with us today.

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Saturday Rosary
Joyful Mysteries

On Saturdays, we pray the Joyful Mysteries. These mysteries return us to moments of hope, faith, and quiet trust in God’s plan. Join us in prayer today.

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Sunday Rosary
Glorious Mysteries

On Sundays, we pray the Glorious Mysteries. These mysteries celebrate victory over death and the promise of new life. Pray with us today.

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Let's Begin...

Gold-toned rosary with black and white speckled beads, a gold crucifix, and a circular medallion at the top.

Sign of the Cross

In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

The Crucifix

Hold the crucifix and pray the Apostles Creed.

"I believe in God, the Father almighty, Creator of heaven and earth, and in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died and was buried; he descended into hell; on the third day he rose again from the dead; he ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of God the Father almighty; from there he will come to judge the living and the dead and his kingdom will have no end. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and life everlasting. Amen."

First Decade Bead

Move to the first bead above the crucifix and pray one Our Father.

"Our Father, Who art in heaven, Hallowed be Thy Name. Thy Kingdom come. Thy Will be done,  on earth as it is in Heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Amen"

Next 3 Beads

Pray three Hail Marys, traditionally for faith, hope, and charity.

"Hail, Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou amongst women and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen."

Second Decade Bead

Pray one Glory Be.

The First Mystery

Announce the First Mystery of the day.

Pray one Our Father.

"Our Father, Who art in heaven, Hallowed be Thy Name. Thy Kingdom come. Thy Will be done,  on earth as it is in Heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Amen."

The Mysteries
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Next Ten Beads

Pray ten Hail Marys, reflecting quietly on the mystery.

"Hail, Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou amongst women and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen."

After the Ten Beads

Pray one Glory Be.

"Glory Be, to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen."

Fatima Prayer

Pray one Fatima Prayer.

"O my Jesus, forgive us our sins, save us from the fires of hell, lead all souls to heaven, especially those who are in most need of Thy mercy."

The Second Mystery

Announce the Second Mystery of the day.

Pray one Our Father.

"Our Father, Who art in heaven, Hallowed be Thy Name. Thy Kingdom come. Thy Will be done,  on earth as it is in Heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Amen."

The Mysteries
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Next Ten Beads

Pray ten Hail Marys, reflecting quietly on the mystery.

"Hail, Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou amongst women and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen."

After the Ten Beads

Pray one Glory Be.

"Glory Be, to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen."

Fatima Prayer

Pray one Fatima Prayer.

"O my Jesus, forgive us our sins, save us from the fires of hell, lead all souls to heaven, especially those who are in most need of Thy mercy."

The Third Mystery

Announce the Third Mystery of the day.

Pray one Our Father.

"Our Father, Who art in heaven, Hallowed be Thy Name. Thy Kingdom come. Thy Will be done,  on earth as it is in Heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Amen."

The Mysteries
Gold-toned rosary with spherical beads, a detailed crucifix pendant, and an ornate medallion featuring the virgin mary.

Next Ten Beads

Pray ten Hail Marys, reflecting quietly on the mystery.

"Hail, Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou amongst women and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen."

After the Ten Beads

Pray one Glory Be.

"Glory Be, to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen."

Fatima Prayer

Pray one Fatima Prayer.

"O my Jesus, forgive us our sins, save us from the fires of hell, lead all souls to heaven, especially those who are in most need of Thy mercy."

The Fourth Mystery

Announce the Third Mystery of the day.

Pray one Our Father.

"Our Father, Who art in heaven, Hallowed be Thy Name. Thy Kingdom come. Thy Will be done,  on earth as it is in Heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Amen."

The Mysteries
Red beaded rosary with gold-toned metal accents and a detailed crucifix.

Next Ten Beads

Pray ten Hail Marys, reflecting quietly on the mystery.

"Hail, Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee.Blessed art thou amongst women and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen."

After the Ten Beads

Pray one Glory Be.

"Glory Be, to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen."

Fatima Prayer

Pray one Fatima Prayer.

"O my Jesus, forgive us our sins, save us from the fires of hell, lead all souls to heaven, especially those who are in most need of Thy mercy."

The Fifth Mystery

Announce the Third Mystery of the day.

Pray one Our Father.

"Our Father, Who art in heaven, Hallowed be Thy Name. Thy Kingdom come. Thy Will be done,  on earth as it is in Heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Amen"

The Mysteries
White heart-shaped shell rosary with gold-toned metal accents and a detailed crucifix.

Next Ten Beads

Pray ten Hail Marys, reflecting quietly on the mystery.

"Hail, Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou amongst women and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen."

After the Ten Beads

Pray one Glory Be.

"Glory Be, to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen."

Fatima Prayer

Pray one Fatima Prayer.

"O my Jesus, forgive us our sins, save us from the fires of hell, lead all souls to heaven, especially those who are in most need of Thy mercy."

Finish

After the fifth mystery, pray the Hail Holy Queen.

"Hail, holy Queen, Mother of mercy, our life, our sweetness and our hope. To thee do we cry, poor banished children of Eve. To thee do we send up our sighs, mourning and weeping in this valley of tears. Turn, then, most gracious advocate, thine eyes of mercy toward us, and after this, our exile, show unto us the blessed fruit of thy womb, Jesus. O clement, O loving, O sweet Virgin Mary. Pray for us, O holy Mother of God. That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ."


End with the Sign of the Cross.

The Prayers

Rosary Prayers

These are the prayers for each part of the Rosary.

Apostles Creed

I believe in God,
the Father almighty,
Creator of heaven and earth,
and in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord,
who was conceived by the Holy Spirit,
born of the Virgin Mary,
suffered under Pontius Pilate,
was crucified, died and was buried;
he descended into hell;
on the third day he rose again from the dead;
he ascended into heaven,
and is seated at the right hand of God the Father almighty;
from there he will come to judge the living and the dead.

I believe in the Holy Spirit,
the holy catholic Church,
the communion of saints,
the forgiveness of sins,
the resurrection of the body,
and life everlasting.

Amen.
Hail Mary

Hail, Mary, full of grace,
the Lord is with thee.
Blessed art thou amongst women
and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Holy Mary, Mother of God,
pray for us sinners,
now and at the hour of our death. 
Amen.
Our Father

Our Father, Who art in heaven, 
Hallowed be Thy Name. 
Thy Kingdom come. 
Thy Will be done, 
on earth as it is in Heaven.

Give us this day our daily bread. 
And forgive us our trespasses, 
as we forgive those who trespass against us.  And lead us not into temptation, 
but deliver us from evil. Amen.
Glory Be

Glory Be, to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.

Fatima Prayer

O my Jesus, forgive us our sins, save us from the fires of hell, lead all souls to heaven, especially those who are in
most need of Thy mercy.

Hail Holy Queen

Hail, holy Queen, Mother of mercy, our life, our sweetness and our hope. To thee do we cry, poor banished children of Eve. To thee do we send up our sighs, mourning and weeping in this valley of tears. Turn, then, most gracious advocate, thine eyes of mercy toward us, and after this, our exile, show unto us the blessed fruit of thy womb, Jesus. O clement, O loving, O sweet Virgin Mary.

Pray for us, O holy Mother of God. That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.

FAQ

    What are the Rosary mysteries?

    The Rosary mysteries are key moments in the life of Jesus and Mary that we meditate on while praying. There are four sets of mysteries, with five events in each set:

    The Joyful Mysteries

    1. The Annunciation

    2. The Visitation

    3. The Nativity

    4. The Presentation

    5. The Finding in the Temple

    The Sorrowful Mysteries

    1. The Agony in the Garden

    2. The Scourging at the Pillar

    3. The Crowning with Thorns

    4. The Carrying of the Cross

    5. The Crucifixion

    The Glorious Mysteries

    1. The Resurrection

    2. The Ascension

    3. The Descent of the Holy Spirit

    4. The Assumption

    5. The Coronation of Mary

    The Luminous Mysteries

    1. The Baptism of Jesus

    2. The Wedding at Cana

    3. The Proclamation of the Kingdom

    4. The Transfiguration

    5. The Institution of the Eucharist

    Together, these mysteries guide us through the life, death, and glory of Christ.

    What are the mysteries of the Rosary for each day?

    The Catholic Church traditionally assigns specific mysteries to each day of the week:

    • Monday – Joyful Mysteries

    • Tuesday – Sorrowful Mysteries

    • Wednesday – Glorious Mysteries

    • Thursday – Luminous Mysteries

    • Friday – Sorrowful Mysteries

    • Saturday – Joyful Mysteries

    • Sunday – Glorious Mysteries

    This rhythm helps Catholics meditate on different parts of Christ’s life throughout the week.

    What are Rosary beads and how do I use them?

    Rosary beads are a physical tool used to help keep track of prayers while meditating on the mysteries. A standard Rosary has:

    • A crucifix

    • One large bead for the Our Father

    • Three small beads for Hail Marys

    • Five decades, each made up of ten Hail Mary beads

    You move bead by bead as you pray. The beads simply help you focus and keep count so you can meditate without distraction.

    You do not need beads to pray the Rosary, but many people find them helpful.

    What is the Rosary prayer and how do I pray it?

    The Rosary is a meditative prayer that combines vocal prayer and reflection.

    A simple outline:

    1. Begin with the Sign of the Cross.

    2. Pray the Apostles’ Creed.

    3. Pray one Our Father.

    4. Pray three Hail Marys. (traditionally for an increase of faith, hope and charity)

    5. Pray one Glory Be.

    6. Announce the first mystery.

    7. Pray one Our Father.

    8. Pray ten Hail Marys while meditating on the mystery.

    9. Pray one Glory Be.

    Repeat for all five mysteries.

    End with the Hail Holy Queen and the Sign of the Cross.