When to Pray the Joyful Mysteries
The Catholic Church follows a weekly Rosary schedule established by Pope John Paul II. The Joyful Mysteries are traditionally prayed on:
This schedule helps Catholics meditate on different aspects of the lives of Jesus and Mary throughout the week. Praying the Rosary daily — even just one decade — is a powerful spiritual practice.
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“And the angel being come in, said unto her: Hail, full of grace, the Lord is with thee: blessed art thou among women.”— Luke 1:28
“The Holy Ghost shall come upon thee, and the power of the most High shall overshadow thee.”— Luke 1:35
“And Mary said: Behold the handmaid of the Lord; be it done to me according to thy word.”— Luke 1:38
Read one verse aloud before the 1st, 4th and 7th Hail Mary, then let it stay with you through the decade.
“And she cried out with a loud voice, and said: Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb.”— Luke 1:42
“And blessed art thou that hast believed, because those things shall be accomplished that were spoken to thee by the Lord.”— Luke 1:45
“And Mary said: My soul doth magnify the Lord. And my spirit hath rejoiced in God my Saviour.”— Luke 1:46–47
Read one verse aloud before the 1st, 4th and 7th Hail Mary, then let it stay with you through the decade.
“And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him up in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn.”— Luke 2:7
“For, this day, is born to you a Saviour, who is Christ the Lord, in the city of David.”— Luke 2:11
“Glory to God in the highest; and on earth peace to men of good will.”— Luke 2:14
Read one verse aloud before the 1st, 4th and 7th Hail Mary, then let it stay with you through the decade.
“Now thou dost dismiss thy servant, O Lord, according to thy word in peace; because my eyes have seen thy salvation.”— Luke 2:29–30
“A light to the revelation of the Gentiles, and the glory of thy people Israel.”— Luke 2:32
“And thy own soul a sword shall pierce, that, out of many hearts, thoughts may be revealed.”— Luke 2:35
Read one verse aloud before the 1st, 4th and 7th Hail Mary, then let it stay with you through the decade.
“And he said to them: How is it that you sought me? did you not know, that I must be about my father's business?”— Luke 2:49
“And he went down with them, and came to Nazareth, and was subject to them. And his mother kept all these words in her heart.”— Luke 2:51
“And Jesus advanced in wisdom, and age, and grace with God and men.”— Luke 2:52
Read one verse aloud before the 1st, 4th and 7th Hail Mary, then let it stay with you through the decade.
How to Pray the Rosary on Monday & Saturday
Begin with the Sign of the Cross and the Apostles' Creed. Then pray one Our Father, three Hail Marys and a Glory Be on the introductory beads.
For each of the five decades: announce the mystery, pray one Our Father, ten Hail Marys, a Glory Be and the Fatima Prayer. Conclude with the Hail Holy Queen.
The full Rosary takes about 20 minutes. Our free interactive tool guides you through every step with audio — no memorisation required.
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