Sorrowful 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 Agony in the Garden (1st Sorrowful Mystery)

(Fruit of the Mystery: Sorrow for Sin)

Meditation:

In His anguish He prayed with all the greater intensity, and His sweat became like drops of blood falling to the ground.  then He rose from prayer and came to His disciples, only to find them asleep, exhausted with grief.  (Lk 22:44-45)

  • 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 Scourging at the Pillar (2nd Sorrowful Mystery)

(Fruit of the Mystery: Purity)

Meditation:

Pilate’s next move was to take Jesus and have Him scourged.  (Jn 19:1)

  • 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)
On the next solo bead, announce the Third Mystery:

Crowning With Thorns (3rd Sorrowful Mystery)

(Fruit of the Mystery: Courage)

Meditation:

They stripped off His clothes and wrapped Him in a scarlet military cloak.  Weaving a crown out of thorns they fixed it on His head, and stuck a reed in His right hand…  (Mt 27:28-29)

  • 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:

Carrying of the Cross (4th Sorrowful Mystery)

(Fruit of the Mystery: Patience)

Meditation:

… carrying the cross by Himself, He went out to what is called the Place of the Skull (in Hebrew, Golgotha).  (Jn 19:17)

  • 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 Crucifixion (5th Sorrowful Mystery)

(Fruit of the Mystery: Perseverance)

Meditation:

Jesus uttered a loud cry and said, “Father, into Your hands I commend My spirit.”  After He said this, He expired.  (Lk 23:46)

  • 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.