Joyful Mystery

1st Joyful Mystery - The Annunciation

In the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent from God unto a city of Galilee, named Nazareth, to a virgin espoused to a man whose name
was Joseph, of the house of David; and the virgin's name was Mary. And the angel came in unto her, and said: "Hail, thou that art highly
favoured, the Lord is with thee: blessed art thou among women". And when she saw Him, she was troubled at His saying, and cast in her
mind what manner of salutation this should be.And the angel said unto her:" Fear not, Mary: for thou hast found favour with God. And,
behold, thou shalt conceive in thy womb, and bring forth a son, and shalt call His name Jesus. He shall be great, and shall be called the
Son of the Highest"... And Mary said:" Behold the handmaid of the Lord; be it unto me according to thy word". And the angel departed
from her. ​(Luk 1,26-38)

2nd Joyful Mystery - The Visitation

Mary arose in those days, and went into the hill country with haste, into a city of Juda. And entered into the house of Zacharias, and
saluted Elisabeth. And it came to pass, that, when Elisabeth heard the salutation of Mary, the babe leaped in her womb; and Elisabeth
was filled with the Holy Ghost and she spoke out with a loud voice, and said: "Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of
thy womb". ... And Mary said: "My soul doth magnify the Lord, and my spirit hath rejoiced in God my Saviour. For he hath regarded the
low estate of His handmaiden: for, behold, from henceforth all generations shall call me blessed. For he that is mighty hath done to me
great things; and holy is His name"...​(Luk 1,39-49)

3rd Joyful Mystery - The Nativity

And so it was, that, while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered. And she brought forth her firstborn
son, and wrapped Him in swaddling clothes, and laid Him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn. And there were in
the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them,
and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid. And the angel said unto them: "Fear not: for, behold, I
bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ
the Lord. And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger". ​(Luk 2,6-12)
4th Joyful Mystery - Presentation of Jesus in the Temple

And when the days of her purification according to the law of Moses were accomplished, they brought Him to Jerusalem, to present Him
to the Lord; And to offer a sacrifice according to that which is said in the law of the Lord, A pair of turtledoves, or two young pigeons.
And, behold, there was a man in Jerusalem, whose name was Simeon; and the same man was just and devout, waiting for the consolation
of Israel: and the Holy Ghost was upon Him. ...When the parents brought in the child Jesus, to do for Him after the custom of the law,
Then took he Him up in His arms, and blessed God, and said: "Lord, now lettest thou thy servant depart in peace, according to thy word:
For mine eyes have seen thy salvation... A light to lighten the Gentiles, and the glory of thy people Israel." And Joseph and His mother
marvelled at those things which were spoken of Him. And Simeon blessed them, and said unto Mary His mother: "Behold, this child is set
for the fall and rising again of many in Israel; and for a sign which shall be spoken against; (Yea, a sword shall pierce through thy own
soul also,) that the thoughts of many hearts may be revealed."​(Luk 2,22-35)

5th joyful mystery - The finding of Jesus in the Temple

Now His parents went to Jerusalem every year at the feast of the passover. And when he was twelve years old, they went up to
Jerusalem after the custom of the feast. And when they had fulfilled the days, as they returned, the child Jesus tarried behind in
Jerusalem; and Joseph and His mother knew not of it. But they, supposing Him to have been in the company, went a day's journey; and
they sought Him among their kinsfolk and acquaintance. And when they found Him not, they turned back again to Jerusalem, seeking
Him And it came to pass, that after three days they found Him in the temple, sitting in the midst of the doctors, both hearing them, and
asking them questions. And all that heard Him were astonished at His understanding and answers. And when they saw Him, they were
amazed: and His mother said unto Him: "Son, why hast thou thus dealt with us? behold, thy father and I have sought thee sorrowing".
And he said unto them: "How is it that ye sought me? wist ye not that I must be about my Father's business?" And they understood not
the saying which he spake unto them. And he went down with them, and came to Nazareth, and was subject unto them: but His mother
kept all these sayings in her heart. (​ Luk 2,41-51)

Mystery Of Light
1st Light Mystery - The Baptism of Jesus at Jordan River

Then Jesus came from Galilee to the Jordan to be baptized by John. But John tried to deter Him, saying, "I need to be baptized by you,
and do you come to me?"
Jesus replied, "Let it be so now; it is proper for us to do this to fulfill all righteousness." Then John consented.
As soon as Jesus was baptized, he went up out of the water. At that moment heaven was opened, and he saw the Spirit of God
descending like a dove and lighting on Him. And a voice from heaven said, "This is my Son, whom I love; with Him I am well pleased.
(Mt 3,13-17)
2nd Light Mystery -His Self- Manifestation at the Wedding in Cana
On the third day a wedding took place at Cana in Galilee. Jesus' mother was there, and Jesus and His disciples had also been invited to
the wedding. When the wine was gone, Jesus' mother said to Him, "They have no more wine."
"Dear woman, why do you involve me?" Jesus replied, "My time has not yet come."
His mother said to the servants, "Do whatever he tells you." Nearby stood six stone water jars, the kind used by the Jews for ceremonial
washing, each holding from twenty to thirty gallons. Jesus said to the servants, "Fill the jars with water"; so they filled them to the brim.
Then he told them, "Now draw some out and take it to the master of the banquet." They did so, and the master of the banquet tasted the
water that had been turned into wine. He did not realize where it had come from, though the servants who had drawn the water knew. Then
he called the bridegroom aside and said, "Everyone brings out the choice wine first and then the cheaper wine after the guests have had too
much to drink; but you have saved the best till now."
This, the first of His miraculous signs, Jesus performed in Cana of Galilee. He thus revealed His glory, and His disciples put their faith
in Him. (​ Jn 2,1-12)

3rd Light Mystery - Proclamation of the Kingdom of God

"The time has come," he said. "The kingdom of God is near. Repent and believe the good news!" ​(Mk 1,15)
The preaching by which Jesus proclaims the coming of the Kingdom of God, calls to conversion (cf. Mk 1:15) and forgives the sins of all
who draw near to Him in humble trust (cf. Mk 2:3-13; Lk 7:47- 48): the inauguration of that ministry of mercy which he continues to
exercise until the end of the world, particularly through the Sacrament of Reconciliation which he has entrusted to His Church (cf. Jn
20:22-23).

4th Light Mystery -​-​ Transfiguration

About eight days after Jesus said this, he took Peter, John and James with Him and went up onto a mountain to pray. As he was
praying, the appearance of His face changed, and His clothes became as bright as a flash of lightning. Two men, Moses and Elijah,
appeared in glorious splendor, talking with Jesus. They spoke about His departure, which he was about to bring to fulfillment at
Jerusalem. Peter and His companions were very sleepy, but when they became fully awake, they saw His glory and the two men
standing with Him. As the men were leaving Jesus, Peter said to Him, "Master, it is good for us to be here. Let us put up three
shelters--one for you, one for Moses and one for Elijah." (He did not know what he was saying.)
While he was speaking, a cloud appeared and enveloped them, and they were afraid as they entered the cloud. A voice came from the
cloud, saying, "This is my Son, whom I have chosen; listen to Him." When the voice had spoken, they found that Jesus was alone. The
disciples kept this to themselves, and told no one at that time what they had seen.​(Luk 9,28-35)
 5th Light Mystery - Institution of the Holy Eucharist

While they were eating, Jesus took bread, gave thanks and broke it, and gave it to His disciples, saying, "Take it; this is my body."
Then he took the cup, gave thanks and offered it to them, and they all drank from it.
"This is my blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many," he said to them. "I tell you the truth, I will not drink again of the fruit
of the vine until that day when I drink it anew in the kingdom of God."​ (Mk 14,22-25)

Sorrowful Mystery
1st Sorrowful Mystery- Agony in the Garden

Then cometh Jesus with them unto a place called Gethsemane, and saith unto the disciples, Sit ye here, while I go and pray yonder. And
he took with Him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee, and began to be sorrowful and very heavy. Then saith he unto them: "My soul is
exceeding sorrowful, even unto death: tarry ye here, and watch with me". And he went a little farther, and fell on His face, and prayed,
saying: "O my Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me: nevertheless not as I will, but as thou wilt".​ (Mat 26,36-39)​. And being
in an agony he prayed more earnestly: and His sweat was as it were great drops of blood falling down to the ground. ​(Luke 22,44)

2nd Sorrowful Mystery -Scourging at the Pillar

When the morning was come, all the chief priests and elders of the people took counsel against Jesus to put Him to death. And when they
had bound Him, they led Him away, and delivered Him to Pontius Pilate the governor. And Jesus stood before the governor: and the
governor asked Him, saying: "Art thou the King of the Jews?" And Jesus said unto Him: "Thou sayest". And when he was accused of
the chief priests and elders, he answered nothing. Then said Pilate unto Him:" Hearest thou not how many things they witness against
thee?" And he answered Him to never a word Pilate saith unto them: "What shall I do then with Jesus which is called Christ?" They all
say unto Him: "Let Him be crucified!" And the governor said:" Why, what evil hath he done?" But they cried out the more, saying: "Let
Him be crucified!"​(Mat 27)​. And so Pilate, willing to content the people, released Barabbas unto them, and delivered Jesus, when he had
scourged Him, to be crucified.​ (Mar 15,15)

3rd Sorrowful Mystery -The Crowning with Thorns

Then the soldiers of the governor took Jesus into the common hall, and gathered unto Him the whole band of soldiers. And they stripped
Him, and put on Him a scarlet robe. And when they had platted a crown of thorns, they put it upon His head, and a reed in His right
hand: and they bowed the knee before Him, and mocked Him, saying:" Hail, King of the Jews!" And they spit upon Him, and took the
reed, and smote Him on the head. And after that they had mocked Him, they took the robe off from Him, and put His own raiment on
Him, and led Him away to crucify Him.​ (Mat 27,27-31)
4th Sorrowful Mystery - The Carrying of the Cross

As they were leading Him away they seized on a man, Simon from Cyrene, who was coming in from the country, and made Him
shoulder the cross and carry it behind Jesus. Large numbers of people followed Him, and women too, who mourned and lamented for
Him. But Jesus turned to them and said, 'Daughters of Jerusalem, do not weep for me; weep rather for yourselves and for your
children. For look, the days are surely coming when people will say, "Blessed are those who are barren, the wombs that have never borne
children, the breasts that have never suckled!" Then they will begin to say to the mountains, "Fall on us!"; to the hills, "Cover us!" For if
this is what is done to green wood, what will be done when the wood is dry?' Now they were also leading out two others, criminals, to be
executed with Him. ​(Luke 23,26-)

5th Sorrowful Mystery - The crucifixion and death of Jesus

Now there stood by the cross of Jesus His mother, and His mother's sister, Mary the wife of Cleophas, and Mary Magdalene. When
Jesus therefore saw His mother, and the disciple standing by, whom he loved, he saith unto His mother:" Woman, behold thy son!" Then
saith he to the disciple: "Behold thy mother!" And from that hour that disciple took her unto His own home. (​ Joh 19,25-27)

Glorious Mystery
1st Glorious Mystery - The Resurrection

In the end of the sabbath, as it began to dawn toward the first day of the week, came Mary Magdalene and the other Mary to see the
sepulchre. And, behold, there was a great earthquake: for the angel of the Lord descended from heaven, and came and rolled back the
stone from the door, and sat upon it. And the angel answered and said unto the women: "Fear not ye! For I know that ye seek Jesus,
which was crucified. He is not here. For he is risen, as he said". (​ Mat 28,1-6)

2nd Glorious Mystery - The Ascension of Jesus

And as they are speaking these things, Jesus Himself stood in the midst of them, and saith to them, "Peace to you"; being amazed, and
becoming affrighted, they were thinking themselves to see a spirit. And he said to them, "Why are ye troubled? and wherefore do
reasonings come up in your hearts? see my hands and my feet, that I am he; handle me and see, because a spirit hath not flesh and
bones, as ye see me having." And having said this, he shewed to them the hands and the feet. ... "And, lo, I do send the promise of my
Father upon you, but ye -- abide ye in the city of Jerusalem till ye be clothed with power from on high." And he led them forth without
-- unto Bethany, and having lifted up His hands he did bless them, and it came to pass, in His blessing them, he was parted from them,
and was borne up to the heaven. (​ Luk 24,36-51)
3rd Glorious Mystery - The Descent of the Holy Spirit on the Apostles

And when the day of Pentecost was fully come, they were all with one accord in one place. And suddenly there came a sound from
heaven as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting. And there appeared unto them cloven tongues like
as of fire, and it sat upon each of them. And they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and began to speak with other tongues, as the
Spirit gave them utterance.​ (Act 2,1-4)

4th Glorious Mystery - The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary

Blessed art thou of the most high God above all the women upon the earth; and blessed be the Lord God, which hath created the heavens
and the earth, which hath directed thee to the cutting off of the head of the chief of our enemies. ... Thou hast done all these things by
thine hand: thou hast done much good to Israel, and God is pleased therewith: blessed be thou of the Almighty Lord for evermore. And
all the people said, So be it. (​ Jdt 13,18-20; 15,10)

5th Glorious Mystery - The Coronation of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Queen of Heaven and Earth

There appeared a great sign in heaven: a woman clothed with the sun, with the moon under her feet, and on her head a crown of twelve
stars.​ (Rev 12,1)