The Twenty Mysteries
The Joyful Mysteries
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The Annunciation
Mary learns that she has been chosen to be the mother of Jesus. -
The Visitation
Mary visits Elizabeth, who tells her that she will always be remembered. -
The Nativity
Jesus is born in a stable in Bethlehem. -
The Presentation
Mary and Joseph take the infant Jesus to the Temple to present him to God. -
The Finding of Jesus in the Temple
Jesus is found in the Temple discussing his faith with the teachers.
The Luminous Mysteries
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The Baptism of Jesus in the River Jordan
God proclaims that Jesus is his beloved Son. -
The Wedding Feast at Cana
At Mary’s request, Jesus performs his first miracle. -
The Proclamation of the Kingdom of God
Jesus calls all to conversion and service to the Kingdom. -
The Transfiguration of Jesus
Jesus is revealed in glory to Peter, James, and John. -
The Institution of the Eucharist
Jesus offers his Body and Blood at the Last Supper.
The Sorrowful Mysteries
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The Agony in the Garden
Jesus prays in the Garden of Gethsemane on the night before he dies. -
The Scourging at the Pillar
Jesus is lashed with whips. -
The Crowning With Thorns
Jesus is mocked and crowned with thorns. -
The Carrying of the Cross
Jesus carries the cross that will be used to crucify him. -
The Crucifixion
Jesus is nailed to the cross and dies.
The Glorious Mysteries
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The Resurrection
God the Father raises Jesus from the dead. -
The Ascension
Jesus returns to his Father in heaven. -
The Coming of the Holy Spirit
The Holy Spirit comes to bring new life to the disciples. -
The Assumption of Mary
At the end of her life on earth, Mary is taken body and soul into heaven. -
The Coronation of Mary
Mary is crowned as Queen of Heaven and Earth.