The mysteries of the rosary

When one prays the rosary, they meditate on certain mysteries. These mysteries are based off of the lives of Jesus and Mary. There are 4 sets of mysteries which are as follows:

The Joyful Mysteries(Monday and Saturday):
1.The Annunciation-when the angel announces to Mary that she will be the Mother of God Incarnate. (It is from this scripture passage that
2.The Visitation- when Mary visits Elizabeth.
3.The Nativity- the birth of Jesus.
4.The Presentation-the presenting of Jesus in the temple
5.The Finding of Jesus in the Temple

The Sorrowful Mysteries (Tuesday and Friday):
1. The Agony in the Garden- Jesus time in the Garden of Gethsemenae before being arrested
2. The Scourging at the Pillar- Jesus is scourged by Pilate
3. The Crowning with Thorns- Jesus is mocked by the soldiers
4. The Carrying of the Cross
5.The Crucifixion

The Glorious Mysteries(Wednesday and Sunday):
1.The Resurrection of Jesus
2. The Ascension of Christ into Heaven
3. The Descent of the Holy Spirit
4. The Assumption of Mary
5. The Coronation of Mary

The Luminous Mysteries(added by Pope John Paul II, said on Thursdays)
1.The Baptism of Jesus in the Jordan
2.The Wedding at Cana
3.The Proclamation of the Kingdom
4.The Transfiguration
5.The Institution of the Eucharist
(I personally like the luminous mysteries, because it is easier to break the week down because the luminous mysteries seperate the other sets of mysteries during the week.)

The Rosary is a wonderful,simple way to meditate on the work of Christ.