Luminous Mysteries
The Luminous Mysteries contemplate key moments of Christ’s public life: baptism, signs, preaching, glory, and the Eucharist.
Opening prayers
Sign of the Cross
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
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.
Pray three Hail Marys
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.
Pray this Hail Mary three times before the first decade—often for faith, hope, and charity.
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.
The Five Decades
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Decade 1 of 5
The Baptism of Christ in the Jordan
Fruit: Openness to the Holy Spirit
And Jesus being baptized, forthwith came out of the water: and lo, the heavens were opened to him: and he saw the Spirit of God descending as a dove, and coming upon him. And behold a voice from heaven, saying: This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.
Pray
- Pray one Our Father
- Pray ten Hail Marys
- Pray one Glory Be
- Pray one Fatima prayer
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Decade 2 of 5
The Wedding at Cana
Fruit: Intercession of Mary
This beginning of miracles did Jesus in Cana of Galilee; and manifested his glory, and his disciples believed in him.
Pray
- Pray one Our Father
- Pray ten Hail Marys
- Pray one Glory Be
- Pray one Fatima prayer
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Decade 3 of 5
The Proclamation of the Kingdom
Fruit: Conversion, repentance
And after that John was delivered up, Jesus came into Galilee, preaching the gospel of the kingdom of God, And saying: The time is accomplished, and the kingdom of God is at hand: repent, and believe the gospel.
Pray
- Pray one Our Father
- Pray ten Hail Marys
- Pray one Glory Be
- Pray one Fatima prayer
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Decade 4 of 5
The Transfiguration
Fruit: Desire for holiness
And after six days Jesus taketh unto him Peter and James, and John his brother, and bringeth them up into a high mountain apart: And he was transfigured before them. And his face did shine as the sun: and his garments became white as snow.
Pray
- Pray one Our Father
- Pray ten Hail Marys
- Pray one Glory Be
- Pray one Fatima prayer
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Decade 5 of 5
The Institution of the Eucharist
Fruit: Eucharistic adoration, thanksgiving
And taking bread, he gave thanks, and brake; and gave to them, saying: This is my body, which is given for you. Do this for a commemoration of me. In like manner the chalice also, after he had supped, saying: This chalice is the new testament in my blood, which shall be shed for you.
Pray
- Pray one Our Father
- Pray ten Hail Marys
- Pray one Glory Be
- Pray one Fatima prayer
Closing prayers
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 unto us the blessed fruit of thy womb, Jesus. O clement, O loving, O sweet Virgin Mary. V. Pray for us, O holy Mother of God. R. That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.
Final Prayer
Let us pray. O God, whose only begotten Son, by His life, death, and resurrection, has purchased for us the rewards of eternal life, grant, we beseech Thee, that meditating upon these mysteries of the Most Holy Rosary of the Blessed Virgin Mary, we may imitate what they contain and obtain what they promise, through the same Christ Our Lord. Amen.
