Mysteries of the Rosary Flashcards
What is the
1st Joyful Mystery
The Annunciation: 1st Joyful Mystery - The angel Gabriel was sent from God to a town of Galilee called Nazareth. And coming to Mary, he said, “Hail, favored one! The Lord is with you.” (Lk 1:26-28)
What is the
2nd Joyful Mystery
The Visitation: 2nd Joyful Mystery - Mary set out and traveled to the house of Zechariah and greeted Elizabeth. When Elizabeth heard Mary’s greeting, the infant leaped in her womb, and Elizabeth, filled with the Holy Spirit, cried out in a loud voice and said, “Most blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb.” (Lk 1:39-45)
What is the
3rd Joyful Mystery
The Nativity: 3rd Joyful Mystery - And Mary gave birth to her firstborn son. She wrapped him in swaddling clothes and laid him in a manger . . . And suddenly there was a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying: “Glory to God in the highest and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests.” (Lk 2:1-20
What is the
4th Joyful Mystery
The Presentation in the Temple: 4th Joyful Mystery - Mary and Joseph took the baby Jesus to the Temple to present him to the Lord. At the temple Simeon and Anna came forward, gave thanks to God and spoke about Jesus to all who were present. (Lk 2:22-38)
What is the
5th Joyful Mystery
The Finding in the Temple: 5th Joyful Mystery - The boy Jesus remained behind in Jerusalem, but his parents did not know it. After three days they found him in the temple, sitting in the midst of the teachers, listening to them and asking them questions. (Lk 2:41-50)
What is the
1st Luminous Mystery
The Baptism of Jesus: 1st Luminous Mystery - And a voice came from the heavens, saying, “This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased.”
What is the
2nd Luminous Mystery
The Wedding Feast at Cana: 2nd Luminous Mystery - “Women, how does your concern affect me? My hour has not yet come.” His mother said to the servers, “Do whatever he tells you.” (Jn 2:1-12)
What is the
3rd Luminous Mystery
The Proclamation of the Kingdom: 3rd Luminous Mystery - “This is the time of fulfillment. The kingdom of God is at hand. Repent, and believe in the gospel.” (Mk 1:15)
What is the
4th Luminous Mystery
The Transfiguration: 4th Luminous Mystery - While he was praying his face changed in appearance and his clothing became dazzling white. (Lk 9:29)
What is the
5th Luminous Mystery
The Institution of the Eucharist: 5th Luminous Mystery - Before the feast of Passover, Jesus knew that his hour had come to pass from this world to the Father. He loved his own in the world and he loved them to the end. (Jn 13:1)
What is the
1st Sorrowful Mystery
The Agony in the Garden: 1st Sorrowful Mystery - Jesus went to a place called Gethsemane to pray. “My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass from me; yet, not as I will, but as you will.” (Mt 26:36-46)
What is the
2nd Sorrowful Mystery
The Scourging at the Pillar: 2nd Sorrowful Mystery - The chief priests with the elders and the scribes held a council. They bound Jesus, led him away, and handed him over to Pilate. Pilate, wishing to satisfy the crowd, had Jesus scourged and handed him over to be crucified. (Mk 15:1-16)
What is the
3rd Sorrowful Mystery
The Crowning with Thorns: 3rd Sorrowful Mystery - They stripped off his clothes and threw a scarlet military cloak about him. Weaving a crown out of thorns, they placed it on his head, and a reed in his right hand. And kneeling before him, they mocked him, saying, “Hail, King of the Jews!” (Mt 27:27-31)
What is the
4th Sorrowful Mystery
Jesus Carries His Cross: 4th Sorrowful Mystery - Jesus, weak from being beaten, was unable to carry His cross to Golgotha alone. Simon, a Cyrenian, helped him. (Mk 15:20-22)
What is the
5th Sorrowful Mystery
Jesus Dies on the Cross: 5th Sorrowful Mystery - When they came to the place called the Skull, they crucified him and the criminals there, one on his right, the other on his left. Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, they know not what they do.” (Lk 23:33-46)
