How to Pray the Rosary


1. Make the Sign of the Cross and say the "Apostles Creed."
2. Say the "Our Father."
3. Say three "Hail Mary's."
4. Say the "Glory Be."
5. Announce the First Mystery, then, the "Our Father."
6. Say ten "Hail Mary's" while meditating on the Mystery.
7. Say the "Glory Be,"
8. Announce the Second Mystery; then say the "Our Father."
Repeat 6 and 7 and continue with Third, Fourth and Fifth Mysteries in the same manner.
9. Say the "Hail Holy Queen."


Mysteries of the Rosary

Joyful (Monday & Saturday)
  • Annunciation (Humility)
  • Visitation (Fraternal Charity)
  • Nativity (Love of God)
  • Presentation (Spirit of Sacrifice)
  • Finding in the Temple(Zeal)
 Luminous (Thursdays)
  • Baptism of the Lord (Sacrament of Baptism)
  • Wedding at Cana (Fidelity)
  • Announcement of the Kingdom (Desire for Holiness)
  • Transfiguration (Spiritual Courage)
  • Institution of the Eucharist (Love of our Eucharist)
Sorrowful (Tuesday & Friday)
  • Agony in the Garden (True Repentance)
  • Scourging at the Pillar (Mortification)
  • Crowning with Thorns (Moral Courage)
  • Carrying of the Cross (Patience)
  • Crucifixion (Final Perseverance)
 Glorious (Wednesday & Sunday)
  • Resurrection (Faith)
  • Ascension (Hope)
  • Descent of Holy Spirit (Zeal)
  • Assumption (Happy Death)
  • Coronation of the Blessed Virgin Mary (Love for Mary)