Luminous Mysteries

  1. On the crucifix – make the sign of the cross and then pray the Apostles’ Creed.
    • + In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
    • I believe in God, the Father almighty, Creator of heaven and earth, and in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died and was buried; he descended into hell; on the third day he rose again from the dead; he ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of God the Father almighty; from there he will come to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and life everlasting. Amen.
  2. On the first large bead – pray the Our Father
    • Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name; they kingdom come; thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Amen.
  3. On the three beads – pray the Hail Mary on each
    • Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with you; blessed are you among women, and blessed it the fruit of your womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
  4. On the space (cord/chain) after the three beads – pray the Glory Be. (Bow your head during “Glory…Spirit.”)
    • Glory be to the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit; as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.
  5. The large bead before the Center Metal/connector – Meditate on the FIRST LUMINOUS MYSTERY – THE BAPTISM OF CHRIST IN THE JORDAN RIVER – and pray the Our Father
    • Meditation: Matthew 3:13-17
      • Fruit of the mystery: Openness to the Holy Spirit
    • Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name; they kingdom come; thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Amen.
  6. On the ten beads – pray the Hail Mary on each
    • Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with you; blessed are you among women, and blessed it the fruit of your womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
  7. On the space (cord/chain) after the ten beads – pray the Glory Be
    • Glory be to the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit; as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.
    • (Additional Our Lady of Fatima Prayer) O my Jesus, forgive us our sins, save us from the fires of hell; lead all souls to Heaven, especially those who have most need of your mercy.
  8. The large bead – Meditate on the SECOND LUMINOUS MYSTERY – THE WEDDING FEAST AT CANA – and pray the Our Father
    • Meditation: John 2:1-11
      • Fruit of the mystery: To Jesus through Mary
    • Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name; they kingdom come; thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Amen.
  9. On the ten beads – pray the Hail Mary on each
    • Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with you; blessed are you among women, and blessed it the fruit of your womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
  10. On the space (cord/chain) after the ten beads – pray the Glory Be
    • Glory be to the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit; as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.
    • (Additional Our Lady of Fatima Prayer) O my Jesus, forgive us our sins, save us from the fires of hell; lead all souls to Heaven, especially those who have most need of your mercy.
  11. The large bead – Meditate on the THIRD LUMINOUS MYSTERY – JESUS’ PROCLAMATION OF THE COMING OF THE KINGDOM OF GOD – and pray the Our Father
    • Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name; they kingdom come; thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Amen.
  12. On the ten beads – pray the Hail Mary on each
    • Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with you; blessed are you among women, and blessed it the fruit of your womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
  13. On the space (cord/chain) after the ten beads – pray the Glory Be
    • Glory be to the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit; as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.
    • (Additional Our Lady of Fatima Prayer) O my Jesus, forgive us our sins, save us from the fires of hell; lead all souls to Heaven, especially those who have most need of your mercy.
  14. The large bead – Meditate on the FORTH LUMINOUS MYSTERY – THE TRANSFIGURATION – and pray the Our Father
    • Meditation: Luke 9:28-36
      • Fruit of the mystery: Desire for holiness
    • Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name; they kingdom come; thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Amen.
  15. On the ten beads – pray the Hail Mary on each
    • Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with you; blessed are you among women, and blessed it the fruit of your womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
  16. On the space (cord/chain) after the ten beads – pray the Glory Be
    • Glory be to the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit; as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.
    • (Additional Our Lady of Fatima Prayer) O my Jesus, forgive us our sins, save us from the fires of hell; lead all souls to Heaven, especially those who have most need of your mercy.
  17. The large bead – Meditate on the FIFTH LUMINOUS MYSTERY – THE INSTITUTION OF THE EUCHARIST – and pray the Our Father
    • Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name; they kingdom come; thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Amen.
  18. On the ten beads – pray the Hail Mary on each
    • Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with you; blessed are you among women, and blessed it the fruit of your womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
  19. On the space (cord/chain) after the ten beads – pray the Glory Be
    • Glory be to the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit; as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.
    • (Additional Our Lady of Fatima Prayer) O my Jesus, forgive us our sins, save us from the fires of hell; lead all souls to Heaven, especially those who have most need of your mercy.
  20. Last prayers:
    • Hail Holy Queen, Mother of Mercy, our life our sweetness and our hope. To thee do we cry, poor banished children of Eve; To thee do we send up our sighs, mourning and weeping in this valley of tears. Turn then, most gracious advocate, thine eyes of mercy toward us and after this our exile show unto us the blessed fruit of thy womb, Jesus. O clement, O loving, O sweet Virgin Mary!
      • V. Pray for us, O holy Mother of God.
      • R. That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.
    • Let us pray: O God, whose Only Begotten Son, by his life, Death, and Resurrection, has purchased for us the rewards of eternal life, grant, we beseech thee, that while meditating on these mysteries of the most holy Rosary of the Blessed Virgin Mary, we may imitate what they contain and obtain what they promise, through the same Christ our Lord. Amen.
    • Optional: Saint Michael the Archangel
      • ST. MICHAEL the Archangel, defend us in the battle; be our safeguard against the wickedness and snares of the devil. May God rebuke him, we humbly pray, and do thou, O Prince of the heavenly host, by the power of God, cast into Hell Satan and all the other evil spirits who prowl about the world seeking the ruin and destruction of souls. Amen.
  21. Conclusion
    • + In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.