The Rosary The Glorius Mysteries

The Glorious Mysteries of the Rosary are a set of five Catholic prayers that are prayed while meditating on events from the resurrection and ascension of Jesus and the coming of the Holy Spirit. They are traditionally prayed on Wednesdays and Sundays. The Glorious Mysteries are as follows:

  • The Resurrection: This mystery reflects on the moment when Jesus rose from the dead, fulfilling his promise to conquer death and sin.
  • The Ascension: This mystery commemorates the moment when Jesus ascended into heaven, leaving his disciples behind to continue spreading his message.
  • The Descent of the Holy Spirit: This mystery recalls the moment when the Holy Spirit descended upon the apostles at Pentecost, empowering them to spread the gospel throughout the world.
  • The Assumption of Mary: This mystery celebrates the belief that Mary, the mother of Jesus, was taken up into heaven, body and soul, at the end of her earthly life.
  • The Coronation of Mary as Queen of Heaven: This mystery reflects on the belief that Mary was crowned as the queen of heaven and earth, interceding for all believers before God.

    • As Catholics pray the Glorious Mysteries, they are encouraged to meditate on the resurrection and ascension of Jesus and the coming of the Holy Spirit, and to reflect on the hope and glory that these events bring to their own lives.