Glorious Mysteries

On the Crucifix:
  • Make the Sign of the Cross.
  • State your Petition (if there is one. Generally for world peace and stopping abortion, if not a personal one)
  • Say the “Apostles Creed“
On first bead:
  • Say the “Our Father“
One each of the next three beads (3 total):
  • Say the “Hail Mary“
On the link before the next solo bead:
  • Say the “Glory Be…’
  • Say the “O my Jesus…”
On last bead before medallion announce the First Mystery:

The Resurrection (1st Glorious Mystery)

(Fruit of the Mystery: Faith)

Meditation:

You need not be amazed!  You are looking for Jesus of Nazareth, the one who was crucified.  He has been raised up; He is not here.  See the place where they laid Him.”  (Mk 16:6)

  • Say the “Our Father“
On the each of the next ten (10) beads (skip medallion):
  • Say ten (10) Hail Mary‘s while meditating on the Mystery (1 for each bead)
On the link before the next solo bead:
  • Say the “Glory Be…”
  • Say the “O my Jesus…” (per the Blessed Virgin Mary at Fatima)
On the next solo bead, announce the Second Mystery:

The Ascension (2nd Glorious Mystery)

(Fruit of the Mystery: Hope)

Meditation:

Then, after speaking to them, the Lord Jesus was taken up into Heaven and took His seat at God’s right hand.  (Mk 16:19)

  • Say the “Our Father“
On the each of the next ten (10) beads:
  • Say ten (10) Hail Mary‘s while meditating on the Mystery (1 for each bead)
On the link before the next solo bead:
  • Say the “Glory Be…”
  • Say the “O my Jesus…” (per the Blessed Virgin Mary at Fatima)
On the next solo bead, announce the Third Mystery:

Descent of the Holy Spirit (3rd Glorious Mystery)

(Fruit of the Mystery: Love of God)

Meditation:

All were filled with the Holy Spirit.  They began to express themselves in foreign tongues and make bold proclamation as the Spirit prompted them.  (Acts 2:4)

  • Say the “Our Father“
On the each of the next ten (10) beads:
  • Say ten (10) Hail Mary‘s while meditating on the Mystery (1 for each bead)
On the link before the next solo bead:
  • Say the “Glory Be…”
  • Say the “O my Jesus…” (per the Blessed Virgin Mary at Fatima)
On the next solo bead, announce the Fourth Mystery:

The Assumption of Mary (4th Glorious Mystery)

(Fruit of the Mystery: Grace of a Happy Death)

Meditation:

You are the glory of Jerusalem … you are the splendid boast of our people … God is pleased with what you have wrought.  May you be blessed by the Lord Almighty forever and ever.  (Jdt 15:9-10)

  • Say the “Our Father“
On the each of the next ten (10) beads:
  • Say ten (10) Hail Mary‘s while meditating on the Mystery (1 for each bead)
On the link before the next solo bead:
  • Say the “Glory Be…”
  • Say the “O my Jesus…” (per the Blessed Virgin Mary at Fatima)
On the next solo bead, announce the Fifth Mystery:

The Coronation (5th Glorious Mystery)

(Fruit of the Mystery: Trust in Mary’s Intercession)

Meditation:

A great sign appeared in the sky, a woman clothed with the sun, with the moon under her feet, and on her head a crown of twelve stars.  (Rev 12:1)

  • Say the “Our Father“
On the each of the next ten (10) beads:
  • Say ten (10) Hail Mary‘s while meditating on the Mystery (1 for each bead)
On the link before the next solo bead:
  • Say the “Glory Be…”
  • Say the “O my Jesus…” (per the Blessed Virgin Mary at Fatima)
End on the medallion:
  • Say the “Hail, Holy Queen” to complete the Rosary. Often followed by the Sign of the Cross.