...+... How to Pray the Rosary The Rosary is a Scripture-based prayer. It begins with theApostles Creed, which summarizes the great mysteries of the Catholic faith. TheOur Father, which introduces each mystery, is from the Gospels. The first part of theHail Maryis the angels words announcing Christs birth and Elizabeths greeting to Mary. St. Pius V officially added the second part of theHail Mary.The Mysteries of the Rosary center on the events of Christs life. There are four sets of Mysteries: Joyful, Sorrowful, Glorious and––added by Pope John Paul II in 2002––the Luminous. The repetition in the Rosary is meant to lead one into restful and contemplative prayer related to each Mystery. The gentle repetition of the words helps us to enter into the silence of our hearts, where Christs spirit dwells. The Rosary can be said privately or with a group. TheFive Joyful Mysteriesare traditionally prayed on the Mondays, Saturdays, and Sundays of Advent: 1.The Annunciation 2.The Visitation 3.The Nativity 4.The Presentation in the Temple 5.The Finding in the Temple TheFive Sorrowful Mysteriesare traditionally prayed on the Tuesday, Friday, and Sundays of Lent: 1.The Agony in the Garden 2.The Scourging at the Pillar 3.The Crowning with Thorns 4.The Carrying of the Cross 5.The Crucifixion and Death TheFive Glorious Mysteriesare traditionally prayed on the Wednesday and Sundays outside of Lent and Advent: 1.The Resurrection 2.The Ascension 3.The Descent of the Holy Spirit 4.The Assumption 5.The Coronation of Mary TheFive Luminous Mysteriesare traditionally prayed on Thursdays: 1.The Baptism of Christ in the Jordan 2.The Wedding Feast at Cana 3.Jesus Proclamation of the Coming of the Kingdom of God 4.The Transfiguration 5.The Institution of the Eucharist
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