When to Pray the Sorrowful Mysteries
The Catholic Church follows a weekly Rosary schedule established by Pope John Paul II. The Sorrowful 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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“Saying: Father, if thou wilt, remove this chalice from me: but yet not my will, but thine be done.”— Luke 22:42
“And his sweat became as drops of blood, trickling down upon the ground.”— Luke 22:44
“Watch ye, and pray that ye enter not into temptation. The spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh weak.”— Matthew 26:41
Read one verse aloud before the 1st, 4th and 7th Hail Mary, then let it stay with you through the decade.
“Then he released to them Barabbas, and having scourged Jesus, delivered him unto them to be crucified.”— Matthew 27:26
“But he was wounded for our iniquities, he was bruised for our sins: the chastisement of our peace was upon him, and by his bruises we are healed.”— Isaias 53:5
“Then therefore, Pilate took Jesus, and scourged him.”— John 19:1
Read one verse aloud before the 1st, 4th and 7th Hail Mary, then let it stay with you through the decade.
“And platting a crown of thorns, they put it upon his head, and a reed in his right hand. And bowing the knee before him, they mocked him, saying: Hail, king of the Jews.”— Matthew 27:29
“And spitting upon him, they took the reed, and struck his head.”— Matthew 27:30
“(Jesus therefore came forth, bearing the crown of thorns and the purple garment.) And he saith to them: Behold the Man.”— John 19:5
Read one verse aloud before the 1st, 4th and 7th Hail Mary, then let it stay with you through the decade.
“And bearing his own cross, he went forth to that place which is called Calvary, but in Hebrew Golgotha.”— John 19:17
“And he said to all: If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow me.”— Luke 9:23
“But Jesus turning to them, said: Daughters of Jerusalem, weep not over me; but weep for yourselves, and for your children.”— Luke 23:28
Read one verse aloud before the 1st, 4th and 7th Hail Mary, then let it stay with you through the decade.
“And Jesus said: Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do.”— Luke 23:34
“When Jesus therefore had seen his mother and the disciple standing whom he loved, he saith to his mother: Woman, behold thy son. After that, he saith to the disciple: Behold thy mother.”— John 19:26–27
“And Jesus crying out with a loud voice, said: Father, into thy hands I commend my spirit.”— Luke 23:46
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 Tuesday & Friday
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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