My day isn’t complete without praying the rosary. The practice helps me to stop, reflect, and ponder the gifts God has given us in Jesus.

If you know how to pray the rosary but could use a reminder in regards to the Mysteries, no worries. I have a list for you. Simply decide upon which set of Mysteries you want to pray that day, and follow along. I’ve color-coded each set for your convenience.

All you require now is a rosary—or your fingers—to spend a few peaceful minutes with Jesus and Mary.

The Rosary

The Sign of the Cross
Apostles Creed
Our Father
3 Hail Marys
Glory Be

1^st Mystery

• Joyful – The Annunciation
• Luminous – The Baptism of Jesus By the Holy Spirit
• Sorrowful – Agony in the Garden
• Glorious – Resurrection of Jesus Christ

Our Father
10 Hail Marys
Glory Be
Optional: Fatima Prayer

2^nd Mystery

• Joyful – Visitation
• Luminous – Jesus’ First Public Miracle at the Wedding in Cana
• Sorrowful – Scourging at the Pillar
• Glorious – Ascension

Our Father
10 Hail Marys
Glory Be
Optional: Fatima Prayer

3^rd Mystery

• Joyful – Birth of Jesus
• Luminous – Proclamation of the Kingdom of God
• Sorrowful – Crowning with Thorns
• Glorious – Descent of the Holy Spirit

Our Father
10 Hail Marys
Glory Be
Optional: Fatima Prayer

4^th Mystery

• Joyful – Presentation
• Luminous – Transfiguration
• Sorrowful – Carrying of the Cross
• Glorious – Assumption of Mary

Our Father
10 Hail Marys
Glory Be
Optional: Fatima Prayer

5^th Mystery

• Joyful – Finding of Jesus in the Temple
• Luminous – Gift of the Eucharist
• Sorrowful – Crucifixion
• Glorious – Coronation of Mary, Queen of Heaven and Earth

Our Father
10 Hail Marys
Glory Be
Optional: Fatima Prayer
Hail, Holy Queen
Sign of the Cross

(The above oil painting is by Joseph Cannella)

(Learn how and why we pray the rosary in The Rosary Prayer By Prayer. Available from Amazon.com, ACTA Publications, and my website.)