ABOUT THE ROSARY

The word Rosary means "Crown of Roses." The Rosary is a Catholic devotion that has been part of the Church for many centuries.
History of the Rosary
Origins of the Rosary
Definition: Mysteries of the Rosary

PRAYING THE ROSARY

Need a refresher course on how to pray the rosary?
How to Pray the Rosary [PDF]
Private Devotions to Mary: The Rosary

THE MYSTERIES

The Rosary is made up of beautiful mysteries evolving around the life of Jesus. The Mysteries recall the life of Jesus in scripture.

Joyful Mysteries (Mondays and Thursdays)
Online Rosary: The Joyful Mysteries
The Holy Rosary: The Joyful Mysteries
The Rosary: The Joyful Mysteries

Sorrowful Mysteries (Tuesday and Fridays)
Online Rosary: The Sorrowful Mysteries
The Five Sorrowful Mysteries
The Sorrowful Mysteries

Glorious Mysteries (Wednesdays and Saturdays)
Online Rosary: The Glorious Mysteries
The Five Glorious Mysteries
Scriptural Basis for the last two Glorious Mysteries

Mysteries of Light
The Five New Mysteries of Light

PRAYERS OF THE ROSARY

Our Father
The Lord's Prayer
The Prayer Jesus Taught Us

Hail Mary
Hail Mary
Definition: Hail Mary
Hail Mary (multilingual)

Apostles Creed
The Apostles Creed
The Apostles Creed

Glory Be
Glory Be to the Father
Definition: Glory Be

FAITH HEROES AND THE ROSARY

The relationship between the rosary and Mary are often understated when seeking out the reasons why the Rosary was given to
the Church as a devotion. Learn more about Mary's desires for the world.
In Search of the Real Mary
Catholics and Mary

St. Dominic is given recognition for bringing the rosary to the church. Read more about the founder of the Dominican order of Preisthood.
Saint Dominic and the Rosary
The Nine Ways of Prayer of St. Dominic