The Luminous Mysteries

Scripturally Based

(Numbers other than the 10 Hail Marys refer to the numbers pointing to the beads in the above illustration.)

1) Make the Sign of the Cross and pray the Apostles’ Creed.

2) Pray the Our Father.

3) Pray three Hail Marys for Faith, Hope, and Charity.

4) Pray the Glory Be.

5) Announce “The First Luminous Mystery – The Baptism of the Lord” and then say the Our Father.

6) Say ten Hail Marys while meditating on the Mystery.

(Gratitude for the Gift of Faith)

A voice cries out in the wilderness. Mk. 1:3
John the Baptist preaches repentance. Mat. 3:1-2
John proclaims that One is coming “the thong of whose sandals I am not worthy to unloose.” Mk. 1:7
Jesus approaches John to be baptized. Mat. 3:13
John protests that Jesus should be the one baptizing him instead. Mat. 3:14
Jesus answers that it must be so for now. Mat. 3:15
The heavens open; the Spirit descends. Mat. 3:16
A voice from heaven says, “This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.” Mat. 3:17
There is One Lord, One Faith, One Baptism. Eph. 4:5
We were baptized into His death in order to be raised to new life in Him. Rm. 6:4

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

Oh My Jesus
O my Jesus, forgive us our sins. Save us from the fires of hell. Lead all souls into heaven, especially those in most need of thy mercy. Amen.

8) Announce “The Second Luminous Mystery – The Wedding in Cana” and then say the Our Father.

Say ten Hail Marys while meditating on the Mystery.

(Fidelity)

There was a marriage in Cana in Galilee. Jn. 2:1
The wine runs out. Mary intercedes. Jn. 2:3
Jesus replies that His hour has not yet come. Jn. 2:4
Mary tells the servants to do whatever He asks. Jn. 2:5
Jesus asks the jars of water be filled. Jn. 2:6
The steward marvels that the best wine has been served last. Jn. 2:10
This was the first of His signs. Jn. 2:11
“I will espouse thee to Me in faith.” Hos. 2:20
“Husbands, love your wives, as Christ also loved the Church” Eph. 5:25
“Blessed are they that are called to the marriage supper of the Lamb.” Rev. 19:9

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

Oh My Jesus
O my Jesus, forgive us our sins. Save us from the fires of hell. Lead all souls into heaven, especially those in most need of thy mercy. Amen.

Announce “The Third Luminous Mystery – The Proclamation of the Kingdom of God and the call to conversion” and then say the Our Father.

Say ten Hail Marys while meditating on the Mystery.

(Christian Witness)

Jesus proclaims, “The Kingdom of God is at hand: repent, and believe the Gospel.” Mk. 1:15
Jesus preaches the Kingdom in Galilee. Mat. 4:23
Jesus teaches the Beatitudes to the crowds. Mat. 5:1-12
Jesus commands His believers to be salt of the earth and the light of the world. Mat. 5:13-16
It is not enough to say “Lord, Lord,” but one must do the will of the Father. Mat. 7:21-23
Jesus sends His disciples to preach and say, “The kingdom of heaven is at hand.” Mat. 10:7
“To other cities also I must preach the kingdom of God: for therefore am I sent.” Lk. 4:43
If we do not receive the kingdom of God like a little child, neither shall we enter it. Mk. 10:15
Jesus sends the disciples out to preach the kingdom and heal the sick. Lk. 9:2
The Apostles preach the Risen Christ. Acts 2:32

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

Oh My Jesus
O my Jesus, forgive us our sins. Save us from the fires of hell. Lead all souls into heaven, especially those in most need of thy mercy. Amen.

Announce “The Fourth Luminous Mystery – The Transfiguration” and then say the Our Father.

Say ten Hail Marys while meditating on the Mystery.

(Spiritual Courage)

Jesus takes Peter, James, and John up to a high mountain by themselves. Mat. 17:1
He is transfigured before them; His face shines like the sun, and His garments shine like light. Mat. 17:2
Suddenly, Moses and Elijah appear. Mk. 9:4
Peter asks to build three tents. Mat. 17:4
As Peter speaks, a cloud descends over them, and the apostles become afraid. Luke 9:34
A voice proclaims of Jesus: “This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.” Mat. 17:5
The disciples become utterly terrified. Mat. 17:6
Jesus tells His disciples to rise, and to not be afraid. Mat. 17:7
As we share in Christ’s sufferings, so shall we share in His glory. 1 Peter 4:15
The disciples rejoice to be found worthy to suffer for the sake of His name. Acts 5:41

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

Oh My Jesus
O my Jesus, forgive us our sins. Save us from the fires of hell. Lead all souls into heaven, especially those in most need of thy mercy. Amen.

Announce “The Fifth Luminous Mystery – The Institution of the Eucharist” and then say the Our Father.

Say ten Hail Marys while meditating on the Mystery.

(Love of Our Eucharistic Lord)

The Feast of Unleavened Bread, also called the Passover, drew near. Lk. 22:1
Jesus sends His disciples to make preparations for the Passover. Mat. 26:17-18
When evening arrives, Jesus reclines at table with them. Mat. 26:19-20
Jesus tells the disciples that He will not share in the Passover again until all is fulfilled. Lk. 22:16
Our Lord washes the feet of His disciples. Jn. 13:5-6
Jesus took the bread, broke it, and gave it to His disciples, saying “This is My Body.” Lk. 22:19
In a similar way, He took the chalice and said, “This is My Blood.” Lk. 22:20
“Amen, amen, I say unto you: Except that you eat of the flesh of the Son of Man, and drink His blood, you shall not have life in you.” Jn. 6:53
For the chalice and bread is a communion in the blood and body of the Lord. 1 Cor. 10:16
When we eat this bread, and drink this cup, we proclaim His death, until He comes. 1 Cor. 11:26

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

Oh My Jesus
O my Jesus, forgive us our sins. Save us from the fires of hell. Lead all souls into heaven, especially those in most need of thy mercy. Amen.

Closing Prayers

Hail Holy Queen
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 vale 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. Pray for us O Holy Mother of God, That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ. Amen.

Final Prayer
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 meditating upon 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.

Make the Sign of the Cross.

Optional Additional Prayers

Lord, have mercy on us.
Christ, have mercy on us.

Lord, have mercy on us.
Christ hear us.

Christ, graciously hear us.

God the Father of heaven, Have mercy on us.
God the Son, Redeemer of the world, Have mercy on us.
God the Holy Spirit, Have mercy on us.
Holy Trinity, one God, Have mercy on us.

Holy Mary, Pray for us. (repeat after each line)
Holy Mother of God,
Holy Virgin of virgins,

Mother of Christ,
Mother of the Church,
Mother of Mercy,
Mother of Divine Grace,
Mother of Hope,
Mother Most Pure,
Mother Most Chaste,
Mother Inviolate,
Mother Undefiled,
Mother Most Amiable,
Mother Most Admirable,
Mother of Good Counsel,
Mother of our Creator,
Mother of our Savior,

Virgin Most Prudent,
Virgin Most Venerable,
Virgin Most Renowned,
Virgin Most Powerful,
Virgin Most Merciful,
Virgin Most Faithful,

Mirror of Justice,
Seat of Wisdom,
Cause of Our Joy,
Spiritual Vessel,
Vessel of Honor,
Singular Vessel of Devotion,
Mystical Rose,
Tower of David,
Tower of Ivory,
House of Gold,
Ark of the Covenant,
Gate of Heaven,
Morning Star,

Health of the Sick,
Refuge of Sinners,
Solace of Migrants,
Comforter of the afflicted,
Help of Christians,

Queen of Angels,
Queen of Patriarchs,
Queen of Prophets,
Queen of Apostles,
Queen of Martyrs,
Queen of Confessors,
Queen of Virgins,
Queen of all Saints,
Queen conceived without Original Sin,
Queen assumed into heaven,
Queen of the Most Holy Rosary,
Queen of Families,
Queen of Peace,

Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world, Spare us, O Lord.
Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world, Graciously hear us, O Lord.
Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world, Have mercy on us.

V. Pray for us, O holy Mother of God,
R. That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.

Let us pray, Grant, we beseech you, O Lord God, that we your servants may enjoy lasting health of mind and body and, by the glorious intercession of Blessed Mary, ever Virgin, may we be delivered from present sorrow to delight in joy eternal. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.

To you, O blessed Joseph,
do we come in our tribulation,
and having implored the help of your most holy Spouse,
we confidently invoke your patronage also.

Through that charity which bound you
to the Immaculate Virgin Mother of God
and through the paternal love
with which you embraced the Child Jesus,
we humbly beg you graciously to regard the inheritance
which Jesus Christ has purchased by his Blood,
and with your power and strength to aid us in our necessities.

O most watchful guardian of the Holy Family,
defend the chosen children of Jesus Christ;
O most loving father, ward off from us
every contagion of error and corrupting influence;
O our most mighty protector, be kind to us
and from heaven assist us in our struggle
with the power of darkness.

As once you rescued the Child Jesus from deadly peril,
so now protect God's Holy Church
from the snares of the enemy and from all adversity;
shield, too, each one of us by your constant protection,
so that, supported by your example and your aid,
we may be able to live piously, to die in holiness,
and to obtain eternal happiness in heaven.

Amen.