Joyful Mysteries

The Annunciation “Be it done unto me according to thy word”

The Visitation “My being proclaims the greatness of the Lord, and my spirit rejoices in God, my Savior”

The Birth of Our Lord silence

The Presentation “ . . . and you yourself a sword shall pierce”

The Finding of the Child Jesus in the Temple “ . . . and all who heard Him were astounded at His understanding and His answers” {Lk 2:47}

Luminous Mysteries

The Baptism of Jesus “And a voice came from the heavens, saying, ‘This is my beloved Son, with Whom I am well pleased.’” {Mt 3:17}

The Water into Wine “Do whatever He tells you”

The Proclamation of the Kingdom of God “Today this passage is fulfilled in your hearing”

The Transfiguration And a voice came from the heavens, saying, ‘This is my beloved Son – listen to Him.’

The Institution of Holy Communion “This is My Body . . . this is My Blood”

Sorrowful Mysteries

The Agony in the Garden “Father, if it is possible this cup pass Me by – but Your will, not Mine, be done”

The Scourging at the Pillar unspeakable

The Crowning with Thorns unspeakable (‘my King and my God’)

The Carrying of the Cross “weep not for Me, but for yourselves and for your children”

The Crucifixion of Our Lord unspeakable

The Glorious Mysteries

The Resurrection of Our Lord “Do not be unbelieving, but believe”

The Ascension “And behold – I am with you until the end of the age”

The Descent of the Holy Spirit and each heard them in his native tongue

The Assumption of Mary into Heaven the angels singing, and the Church echoing