The Glorious Mysteries are said on Wednesdays, and Sundays throughout the year.

The Apostle’s Creed is said on the Crucifix.
The Our Father is said on each of the Large Beads.
The Hail Mary is said on each of the Small Beads.
The Glory Be after the three Hail Mary’s at the beginning of the Rosary, and after each decade of Small Beads.

First Glorious Mystery – The Resurrection of Jesus
I Desire a Strong Faith
Think of…
Christ’s glorious triumph when, on the third day after His death, He arose from the tomb and for forty days appeared to His Blessed Mother and to His disciples.
John 20:1

Second Glorious Mystery – The Ascension of Jesus
I Desire the Virtue of Hope
Think of…
The Ascension of Jesus Christ, forty days after His glorious Resurrection, in the presence of Mary and His disciples.
Luke 24:36

Third Glorious Mystery – The Descent of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost
I Desire Zeal for the Glory of God
Think of…
The descent of the Holy Spirit upon Mary and the Apostles, under the form of tongues of fire, in fulfillment of Christ’s promise.
Acts 2:1

Fourth Glorious Mystery – The Assumption of Mary into Heaven
I Desire the Grace of a Holy Death
Think of…
The glorious Assumption of Mary into Heaven, when she was united with her Divine Son.

Fifth Glorious Mystery – The Coronation of Mary as Queen of Heaven and Earth
I Desire a Greater Love for the Blessed Virgin Mary
Think of…
The glorious crowning of Mary as Queen of Heaven by her Divine Son, to the great joy of all the Saints.

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