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Pray by day of the week

The Church prays the rosary for each day of the week. Choose your day.

Liturgical calendar

Today in the Church’s year. Colors match the vestment colors the priest wears (green, violet, white, red).

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    The mysteries

    Each set has five mysteries to meditate on. Pray the rosary for these days.

    I

    Joyful Mysteries

    Monday & Saturday

    Pray rosary
    • 1
      The AnnunciationThe Angel Gabriel announces to Mary that she will bear the Son of God.
    • 2
      The VisitationMary visits Elizabeth, who recognizes her as Mother of the Lord.
    • 3
      The NativityJesus is born in Bethlehem and laid in a manger.
    • 4
      The PresentationMary and Joseph present the infant Jesus in the Temple.
    • 5
      The Finding of Jesus in the TempleThe child Jesus is found in the Temple, in His Father's house.
    II

    Sorrowful Mysteries

    Tuesday & Friday

    Pray rosary
    • 1
      The Agony in the GardenJesus prays in Gethsemane; He accepts the Father's will.
    • 2
      The Scourging at the PillarJesus is scourged by the soldiers.
    • 3
      The Crowning with ThornsJesus is crowned with thorns and mocked.
    • 4
      The Carrying of the CrossJesus carries the cross to Calvary.
    • 5
      The CrucifixionJesus dies on the cross for our salvation.
    III

    Glorious Mysteries

    Wednesday & Sunday

    Pray rosary
    • 1
      The ResurrectionJesus rises from the dead on the third day.
    • 2
      The AscensionJesus ascends into heaven before the apostles.
    • 3
      The Descent of the Holy SpiritThe Holy Spirit descends on Mary and the apostles at Pentecost.
    • 4
      The AssumptionMary is taken body and soul into heaven.
    • 5
      The CoronationMary is crowned Queen of Heaven and Earth.
    IV

    Luminous Mysteries

    Thursday

    Pray rosary
    • 1
      The Baptism of the LordJesus is baptized in the Jordan by John.
    • 2
      The Wedding at CanaJesus performs His first miracle at the wedding feast.
    • 3
      The Proclamation of the KingdomJesus calls all to conversion and the Kingdom of God.
    • 4
      The TransfigurationJesus is transfigured on the mountain, revealing His glory.
    • 5
      The Institution of the EucharistJesus institutes the Eucharist at the Last Supper.

    Learning paths

    Whether you’re new to the Rosary or deepening your practice.

    First time

    Never prayed the Rosary? We explain the beads, the prayers, and the rhythm—one step at a time.

    Start here

    Scripture & reflection

    Each mystery with Scripture passages and brief reflections for deeper meditation.

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    Prayers of the Rosary

    The prayers used when praying the Rosary. Click a prayer in the nav to jump here.

    Apostles' Creed

    I believe in God, the Father almighty, Creator of heaven and earth, and in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died and was buried; he descended into hell; on the third day he rose again from the dead; he ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of God the Father almighty; from there he will come to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and life everlasting. Amen.

    Our Father

    Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name; thy kingdom come; thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Amen.

    Hail Mary

    Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen.

    Glory Be

    Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.

    Fatima Prayer

    O my Jesus, forgive us our sins, save us from the fires of hell, lead all souls to Heaven, especially those in most need of Thy mercy. Amen.

    Hail Holy Queen

    Hail, holy Queen, mother of mercy, our life, our sweetness, and our hope. To thee do we cry, poor banished children of Eve. To thee do we send up our sighs mourning and weeping in this valley of tears. Turn then, most gracious advocate, thine eyes of mercy toward us, and after this our exile show us the blessed fruit of thy womb, Jesus. O clement, O loving, O sweet Virgin Mary.

    (Verse) Pray for us, O Holy Mother of God.

    (Response) That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.

    Rosary Prayer

    (Verse) Let us pray,

    (Response) O God, whose only begotten Son, by His life, death, and resurrection, has purchased for us the rewards of eternal salvation. Grant, we beseech Thee, that while meditating on these mysteries of the most holy Rosary of the Blessed Virgin Mary, that we may both imitate what they contain and obtain what they promise, through Christ our Lord. Amen.

    Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, have mercy on us.
    Immaculate Heart of Mary, pray for us.

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    Pray the rosary

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