The Rosary
Mysteries of the Rosary
Bible and Gospels
Jesus and The Church
Saints and Devotions
100

This mystery focuses on the beginning of Jesus’ life and is prayed on Mondays.

Joyful Mysteries

100

These mysteries focus on Jesus’ suffering and death.

Sorrowful Mysteries

100

This Gospel focuses on the teachings of Jesus and was written for a Jewish audience.

Matthew

100

This term refers to the life, death, and Resurrection of Jesus.

Paschal Mystery
100

“Pray, Hope, and Don’t Worry” is associated with this saint.

Padre Pio

200

This Pope introduced the Luminous Mysteries.

Pope John Paul II

200

These mysteries include the Eucharist and Last Supper.

Luminous Mysteries

200

This Gospel emphasizes the poor and marginalized.

Luke

200

This event is called the birthday of the Church.

Pentecost

200

“Jesus, I trust in You” is the mantra of this devotion.

Divine Mercy Mantra

300

The Rosary contains this many decades.

5

300

These mysteries celebrate the Resurrection and Ascension.

Glorious Mysteries

300

This Gospel focuses on persecuted Christians and suffering.

Mark

300

This focuses on Jesus as a real historical person.

Historical Jesus

300

Saint Philip Neri advised believers to do this into the arms of God.

Cast yourself into the arms of God

400

Mary gave the Rosary to this saint.

Saint Dominic

400

The Luminous Mysteries are prayed on this day of the week.

Thursday

400

This Gospel highlights the divinity of Christ and “descending Christology.”

John

400

This focuses on Jesus as Son of God and Savior.

Christ of Faith

400

The Battle of Lepanto took place in this year.

1571

500

Christians prayed this devotion before the Battle of Lepanto.

The Rosary

500

The Sorrowful Mysteries are traditionally prayed on this day.

Friday

500

This Bible verse begins, “For God so loved the world…”

John 3:16

500

Pope John Paul II believed Our Lady of Fatima saved him after this event.

Assassination Attempt

500

Pope Pius V requested prayer of the Rosary before this battle.

Battle of Lepanto