Joyful Mysteries
The Angel Gabriel announces to Mary that she will conceive the Son of God.
The Annunciation
Jesus is baptized by John.
The Baptism of Jesus in the Jordan
Jesus carries the cross to Calvary.
The Carrying of the Cross
Jesus rises from the dead.
The Resurrection
(France, 1858): Appeared to St. Bernadette Soubirous, calling herself the "Immaculate Conception" and revealing a spring of healing water. Lourdes is a major site for the sick and miraculous cures.
Jesus is born in Bethlehem.
The Nativity
Jesus offers his body and blood at the Last Supper.
Institution of the Holy Eucharist
Jesus dies on the cross.
The Crucifixion (or Jesus Dies on the Cross)
Jesus ascends into heaven.
The Ascension
(Mexico, 1531): Appeared to St. Juan Diego on Tepeyac Hill, leaving her image on his tilma. She is the Patroness of the Americas and one of the most visited shrines in the world.
Our Lady of Guadalupe
Mary visits her cousin Elizabeth.
The Visitation
Jesus calls for repentance and trust in God.
Proclamation of the Kingdom and a Call to Conversion
Jesus is whipped.
The Scourging at the Pillar
The Holy Spirit descends upon Mary and the Apostles at Pentecost.
The Descent of the Holy Spirit
(Portugal, 1917): Appeared to three shepherd children, urging prayer (specifically the Rosary), penance, and reparation for sinners. The apparition is famously associated with the "Miracle of the Sun".
Our Lady of Fátima
The young Jesus is found discussing the law.
Finding in the Temple
Jesus performs his first miracle, per his Mother Mary's request.
Self Manifestation at the Wedding Feast at Cana
Jesus is mocked and crowned with thorns.
The Crowning with Thorns
Mary is taken body and soul into heaven.
The Assumption
(France, 1830): Appeared to St. Catherine Labouré, requesting the creation of a medal designed to spread devotion and obtain graces.
Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal
Mary presents Jesus in the Temple.
The Presentation
Jesus is transformed in glory before his disciples. Moses and Elijah were there conversing with Jesus
The Transfiguration
Jesus prays to God the Father, in the Garden of Gethsemane, the night before he dies. (The night of Holy Thursday).
The Agony in the Garden
Mary is crowned Queen of Heaven and Earth.
The Coronation (Of the Blessed Mother, Queen of Heaven and Earth)
(France, 1846): Appeared to two children with a message calling for repentance, stricter observation of the Sabbath, and respect for the Holy Name of Jesus.
Our Lady of La Salette