Praying the Rosary
According to Catholic tradition, in the 13th Century the Rosary was given to St. Dominic (founder of the Dominicans) by the Blessed Mother in a vision. Mary told St. Dominic how the rosary was to be recited. The Rosary brings to mind important events in the Bible from the life of Jesus and Mary.
The Joyful Mysteries - Monday and Saturday
- The Annunciation (Lk 1:26-38
- The Visitation (Lk 1:39)
- The Nativity (Lk 2:1-21)
- The Presentation (Lk 2:22-38)
- The Finding of Jesus in the Temple (Lk 2:41-52)
The Luminous Mysteries - Thursday
- The Baptism of our Lord (Mt 3:13-17)
- The Wedding at Cana (Jn 2:1-11)
- Proclamation of the Kingdom (Mk 1:14-15)
- The Transfiguration (Mt 7:1-8)
- The Last Supper (Mt 26:17-30)
The Sorrowful Mysteries - Tuesday and Friday
- Agony in the Garden (Mt 3:13-16)
- Scourging at the Pillar (Mt 27:26)
- Crowning with Thorns (Mt 27:27-31)
- Carrying of the Cross (Mt 27:32)
- The Crucifixion (Mt 27:33-56)
The Glorious Mysteries - Sunday and Wednesday
- The Resurrection of Jesus (Jn 20:1-29)
- The Ascension (Mk 16:19-20)
- The Descent of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost (Acts 2:1-42)
- The Assumption of Mary Body and Soul into Heaven
- The Coronation of Mary as Queen of Heaven and Earth
Begin the Rosary with the Sign of the Cross and say:
Odizhinikaazowing Weoosimind gaye Wegwisimind gaye Wenizhishid Manidoo
(In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit)
Say the Apostle's Creed
Say Three Hail Mary's and one Our Father
Then continue with the First Mystery
(Artwork by Ade Bethune courtesy of Archives & Special Collections, St. Catherine University Library)