The Second Glorious Mystery- The Ascension

Jesus remained on earth forty days after His Resurrection to prove He has truly risen from the dead. He commissioned the Apostles to preach the gospel to everyone and promises to be with them forever.

He will not leave them orphans, but will send the Holy Spirit to enlighten and strengthen them. Jesus proceeds to Mount Olivet accompanied by His Mother and the Apostles and disciples.

Extending His pierced hands over all in a last blessing, He ascends into heaven. As He ascends a cloud takes Him from their sight. He takes His place at the right hand of the Father.

What jubilation there must have been among the Angels of heaven at the triumphant entry of Jesus! The disciples leave Mt. Olivet and return to Jerusalem with great joy.


Our Father
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name: Thy 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.

1. Jesus remains on earth forty days after His Resurrection to prove He has truly risen from the dead.

Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee, blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death.Amen

2. He tells His apostles to preach the gospel every where, and promises to be with them forever.
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3. He promises to send the Holy Spirit to enlighten and strengthen them.
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4. Jesus goes to Mount Olivet accompanied by His Mother and the apostles and disciples. Hail Mary…

5. He gives a blessing to them all and ascends into heaven.
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6. Jesus sits at the right hand of the Father.
Hail Mary…

7. Two angels appear to the people on Mt. Olivet. They ask, "Why do you stand looking at the heavens?"
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8. The angels tell the disciples that Jesus will come back again.
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9. This is what Our Father had promised us.
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10. The disciples leave Mount Olivet with great joy.
Hail Mary…

Glory Be To The Father
Glory be to the Father, and to the Son and to the Holy Ghost.As it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be, world without end.
Amen.

Fatima Prayer
O my Jesus, forgive us our sins, save us from the fires of hell, and lead all souls to Heaven, especially those in most need of Your Mercy.
Amen.

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The First Glorious Mystery- The Resurrection

The body of Jesus was placed in the tomb on the evening of Good Friday. His soul descended into the realm of the dead to announce to the Just the tidings of their redemption. Fearing the body of Jesus will be taken, the chief priests place guards at the tomb.

On the third day Jesus rose from the dead, glorious and immortal. The earth quakes as the angel rolls back the stone and the guards flee in terror.

The holy women went to anoint the body of Jesus and are amazed and frightened to find the tomb open. Jesus is not there! An angel calmed their fears: "He is not here. He has risen as He said."


Our Father
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name: Thy 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.

The body of Jesus is placed in the tomb on the evening of Good Friday.
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee, blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death.Amen

Everyone is so sad.
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Afraid that someone might come into the tomb, there are soldiers placed to guard the entrance. Hail Mary …

On the third day, Sunday, Jesus rises from the dead.
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The earth quakes as the angel rolls back the stone, the guards ran away.
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The women coming to anoint the body of Jesus are amazed to find the tomb open.
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An angel says to them, "He is not here but has risen."
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Jesus appears to Mary Magdalen and Peter and two disciples on the way to Emmaus.
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That evening He appears to the apostles behind locked doors. He says to them, "Peace be with you."
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Jesus gives them the power to forgive sin.
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Glory Be To The Father
Glory be to the Father, and to the Son and to the Holy Ghost.As it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be, world without end.
Amen.

Fatima Prayer
O my Jesus, forgive us our sins, save us from the fires of hell, and lead all souls to Heaven, especially those in most need of Your Mercy.
Amen.

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The Glorious Mysteries

The Glorious Mysteries tell us what happened after Jesus died. Everything that Jesus said would happen did indeed happen. We see the Glory of God!

In the First Glorious Mystery we journey to Jesus' tomb where he was buried after dying on the Cross. On Easter Sunday, his friends found that the tomb was empty. Jesus had risen from the dead as He said He would. Jesus came to them and showed them he was indeed alive and promised them that they would rise too.

In the Second Glorious Mystery, we watch Jesus Ascending up into heaven. Before leaving, He promised his friends that he would prepare a place for them there.


The Third Glorious Mystery tells us about the descent of the Holy Spirit, whom Jesus sent from heaven to lead people in this life and into the next life.

The Fourth Glorious Mystery is about Mary. Jesus loved her so much that he brought her to heaven immediately after she died. We say that Mary was assumed, taken up to heaven, so that she could be with her Son.

In the Fifth Glorious Mystery pictures Mary being crowned by Jesus as Queen of the Angels and Saints in heaven.


These Glorious Mysteries remind us that Jesus has a place in Heaven for us. He sends us the Holy Spirit who will lead us there. Our lives don't end in death, in a grave. God gives us a new life that never ends and that life is more beautiful than we can ever imagine.

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The Fifth Sorrowful Mystery -The Crucifixion

For three hours our dear Lord hung on the cross. He was taking on Himself the punishment for our sins. He prayed to His Father in heaven, "Father, forgive them." He forgave the terrible sinner who became the Good Thief. He gave us His own dear Mother. He cried out because He was thirsty for our love. At length, He knew that God had forgiven our sins. Once more, we had the right to enter heaven. So He dropped His head and died. "Greater love than this no man hath than to lay down his life for his friends." Father, by the merits of the crucifixion and death of Jesus, have mercy on us and on the whole world.

Our Father
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name: Thy 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.

The hands and feet of Jesus are nailed to the cross.
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee, blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death.
Amen

Jesus said, "Father, forgive them for they know not what they do."
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While he was on the cross, Jesus said, "This day you will be with Me in paradise."
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Jesus said, "Woman, behold your Son. Son, behold your Mother."
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Jesus said, "My God, My God, why have You forsaken Me?"
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Jesus said, "I thirst."
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Jesus said, "It is finished."
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Jesus said, "Father, into Your hands I commend My spirit."
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The side of Jesus is pierced with a lance.
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At last, His work is perfectly done, He gives a cry, bows his head, and dies.
Hail Mary...

Glory Be To The Father
Glory be to the Father, and to the Son and to the Holy Ghost.As it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be, world without end.
Amen.

Fatima Prayer
O my Jesus, forgive us our sins, save us from the fires of hell, and lead all souls to Heaven, especially those in most need of Your Mercy.
Amen.

The Fourth Sorrowful Mystery- The Carrying of the Cross

Pilate heard the people cry out, "Crucify Him!" So Pilate ordered Him to be nailed on a cross. But first He had to carry His own cross up to the top of Calvary. The cross was very heavy. The soldiers put it on His shoulder and it rubbed against His torn flesh. They dragged Him through the city and up the hill to die. The people laughed at Him and threw rocks and mud. When He fell, the soldiers kicked Him to His feet. Once along the way, He met Mary, His Mother. But she could do nothing to help her dear Son. Veronica ran out of the crowd and wiped His face with her veil. Some good women wept for Him. And Simon was forced to help Him carry the cross. Jesus did all for love of us. Father, by the merits of this painful journey to Calvary, have mercy on us and on the whole world.

Our Father
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name: Thy 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.

A person that is to be crucified is forced to carry their own cross.
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee, blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death.
Amen

As the cross is laid on His back, it causes more pain for Jesus.
Hail Mary...

Weak and exhausted, Jesus falls.
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meets His Mother causing more suffering in the Hearts of Son and Mother.
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The face of Jesus is disfigured with blood and sweat.
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Veronica wipes His face, leaving an image of His Face on her towel.
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Jesus falls a second time. Fearing that Jesus might die on the way, the soldiers force Simeon of Cyrene to carry the cross behind Jesus.
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Jesus speaks to weeping women; "Don't cry for me."
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"If anyone is to be My disciple, let him take up his cross and follow Me," Jesus says. He falls a third time.
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Dragged to His feet, He arrives at Calvary where He is to be crucified.
Hail Mary...

Glory Be To The Father
Glory be to the Father, and to the Son and to the Holy Ghost.As it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be, world without end.
Amen.

Fatima Prayer
O my Jesus, forgive us our sins, save us from the fires of hell, and lead all souls to Heaven, especially those in most need of Your Mercy.
Amen.

The Third Sorrowful Mystery -The Crowning With Thorns

Jesus was the King of Kings, the King of the Jews. But the Roman soldiers thought this was funny. "Still, let’s pretend that He is," one of them cried. "For a joke let’s make Him a crown." So they picked up a branch of thorns, and made it into a crown. They pushed it into the head of our Savior. It hurt Him terribly. The blood ran down into His eyes. The thorns tore His skin and reached toward His brain. Then the soldiers put a reed in His hand. They threw a dirty red cloak over His shoulders. They laughed at Him and cried, "Hail to the King!" Jesus suffered all this because of our sins of thought and pride. Father, by the merits of this painful humiliation, have mercy on us and on the whole world.

Our Father
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name: Thy 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.

Pilate asks Jesus, "Are You a king?" Jesus answers: " My kingdom is not of this world.
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee, blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death.
Amen

The soldiers place an old purple robe on Jesus to make fun of Him .
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They made a crown out of thorns, and forcefully pressed it down on His head.
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They gave Him a reed, as a scepter.
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Kneeling before Him, they spit on Him, and said, "Hail, King of the Jews!"
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Taking the reed from His hand they strike Him on the head, driving the thorns more deeply into His head.
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Pilate brings Jesus before the people, hoping His pitiful sight will soften them: "Behold the man!" Hail Mary...

Their response: "Crucify Him! Crucify Him!"
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Our Blessed Lord submitted to this terrible humiliation for us.
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Our Father, have mercy on us and on the whole world.
Hail Mary...

Glory Be To The Father
Glory be to the Father, and to the Son and to the Holy Ghost.As it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be, world without end.
Amen.

Fatima Prayer
O my Jesus, forgive us our sins, save us from the fires of hell, and lead all souls to Heaven, especially those in most need of Your Mercy.
Amen.

The Second Sorrowful Mystery - The Scourging

Pilate, the Roman Governor, knew that Jesus was not guilty. But all the people cried out for His death. And because Jesus had taken our place, God, His Father, was willing to let His Son die. Pilate ordered Him to be whipped. The soldiers fastened Him to a stone column. Then with heavy whips with bones at the end, they beat His back. Jesus suffered terribly from this scourging. But He did not cry out. He knew many people commit sins with their bodies. We call these the sins of the flesh. Jesus wanted to suffer for their sad sins and wanted us to be strong against this kind of sin. Father, by the merits of Jesus in this painful scourging, have mercy on us and on the whole world.

Our Father
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name: Thy 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.

Jesus is taken before the High Priest where He is falsely accused.
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee, blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death.
Amen

The Jewish leaders take Jesus to Pontius Pilate.
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Jesus offers no defense. He accepts His Father's Will.
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The robber, Barabbas, is set free and Jesus condemned.
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Pilate can "find no cause in Him", yet to make the people happy, he orders Jesus to be whipped.
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Jesus is tied to a pillar and cruelly whipped.
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Jesus offers His suffering for the sins of us all.
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The soldiers continue whipping Him.
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Jesus was silent. This was Our Father's will.
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Finally the beating stops.
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Glory Be To The Father
Glory be to the Father, and to the Son and to the Holy Ghost.As it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be, world without end.
Amen.

Fatima Prayer
O my Jesus, forgive us our sins, save us from the fires of hell, and lead all souls to Heaven, especially those in most need of Your Mercy.
Amen.

The First Sorrowful Mystery – The Agony In The Garden

Everyone who commits a sin is a criminal against the good God. So he should be punished. But Jesus, our Savior, came to take the sinner’s place. He asked God to punish Him instead of us who really are the guilty ones. This suffering of Christ we call His Passion. On Holy Thursday after He gave us the Blessed Sacrament, He went into a lonely garden called Gethsemane. He looked ahead and saw all He was going to suffer. He saw all our sins. The thought of His Passion and our sins made Him sweat blood. This blood poured down upon the ground in His agony. Then Judas came with the soldiers. Like a traitor he kissed Jesus. The soldiers then led Jesus away to death. Father, by the merits of the agony of Jesus in the Garden, have mercy on us and on the whole world.

Our Father
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name: Thy 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.

Jesus comes with his disciples into the garden "Stay here, while I go and pray."
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee, blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death.
Amen

He goes into the garden with Peter, James, and John, Jesus prays.
Hail Mary

Jesus sees the sins of all the people, and takes the sins upon Himself.
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He says, "My soul is sorrowful; stay here with me."
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An angel comes to Him from heaven to help Him.
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He goes back to his disciples and finds them sleeping. He says to Peter, "What? You could not watch one hour with me?"
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He returns to the garden to pray.
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He leaves the garden to return to his disciples and finds them asleep again.
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He returns again from the garden and finds them all asleep.
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He is all alone. He wakes them up and goes to allow the soldiers to find Him.
Hail Mary...

Glory Be To The Father
Glory be to the Father, and to the Son and to the Holy Ghost.As it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be, world without end.
Amen.

Fatima Prayer
O my Jesus, forgive us our sins, save us from the fires of hell, and lead all souls to Heaven, especially those in most need of Your Mercy.
Amen.

The Sorrowful Mysteries

The Sorrowful Mysteries tell what happened to Jesus when some people decided to put him to death on a Cross. He had not done anything wrong. In fact, he was always good to people, especially people who were sick or poor. On that day, which is called Good Friday, Jesus was sentenced and put to death. We call Good Friday "good" because God is always good to us no matter how bad things are.

Through everything He went through for us, Jesus knew God was with Him. What happened to Jesus makes us sad, but it reminds us that God is with us, even when bad things happen to us.

In The First Sorrowful Mystery we journey into to the Garden of Gethsemani in Jerusalem. There Jesus prayed for God's help because He knew what was going to happen to Him.

The Second Sorrowful Mystery takes us to the place where the soldiers beat Jesus with whips.

After beating Him, the soldiers put a crown of thorns on His head and made fun of Him. This is the Third Sorrowful Mystery.

Jesus was made to carry a heavy cross on His back to Calvary, the Fourth Sorrowful Mystery.

Finally, Jesus dies on the Cross, which is the Fifth Sorrowful Mystery.

We all know what it is like to be afraid. Someone has hurt us and made fun of us. Have you ever been hurt by someone, or made fun of? Perhaps it looked like people didn't care what happened to you at all. Have you ever had to do something very hard or painful? Maybe you were very sick, and it seemed like you were going to be sick forever?

Jesus felt all these and more when He was condemned to death and Crucified. Through these Sorrowful Mysteries of the Rosary, Jesus tells us not to give up, even when things are very bad. God will help us through, God will give us the strength to go on.