How to say the Rosary

During Advent, we focus on the Joyful Mysteries of the Rosary. We remember the life of Mary and the beginning of Jesus' life.

Joyful Mysteries

• The Annunciation of the Angel Gabriel to Mary.

• The Visitation of Mary to Elizabeth.

• The Birth of Jesus in Bethlehem of Judea.

• The Presentation of Jesus in the Temple.

• The Finding of Jesus in the Temple.

During Lent, we focus on the Sorrowful Mysteries of the Rosary. We remember the last day of Jesus' life

THE SORROWFUL MYSTERIES

As we pray the Hail Mary over and over again, we think about the very difficult times in Jesus’ life. We call these the Sorrowful Mysteries.

The Agony in the Garden: Jesus prays in the Garden of Gethsemane, but his disciples fall asleep.

Jesus is mocked: Jesus is arrested and taken to the jail where the soldiers make fun of him and whip him.

The Crowning of Thorns: The soldiers take a thorny vine, wind it in circles and press it on Jesus’ head.

The Carrying of the Cross: Jesus is forced to carry the heavy wood of the cross.

The Crucifixion: Jesus is nailed to the cross.

During Easter and Pentecost, we focus on the Glorious Mysteries of the Rosary. We remember the last day of Jesus' life

The Glorious Mysteries

• The Resurrection of Jesus.

• The Ascension of Jesus into Heaven.

• The Descent of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost.

• The Assumption of Mary into Heaven.

• The Coronation of Our Lady in Heaven.