1st Decade – The Joyful Mysteries:
The Annunciation:
~ For nothing will be impossible with God. Luke 1:37
~ I am a servant of the Lord. Let it be done to me according to
Your word. Luke 1:38
The Visitation:
~ Blessed are you among women and blessed is the fruit of your
womb. Luke 1:42
~ Why am I so favored that the mother of my Lord should come to
me? Luke 1:43
The Nativity:
~ Today in the city of David a savior has been born for you. Luke 2:11
~ He is Christ and Lord. Luke 2:11
The Presentation in the Temple:
~ For my eyes have seen Your salvation. Luke 2:30
~ A light for revelation to the Gentiles and glory for Your people
Israel. Luke 2:32
Finding Jesus in the Temple:
~ Why were you searching for me? Luke 2:49
~ Did you not know that I must be in my Father’s house?
Luke 2:49
2nd Decade – The Luminous Mysteries:
The Baptism in the Jordan:
~ [John] saw Jesus coming toward him and said, “Behold the Lamb of
God who takes away the sins of the world.” John 1:29
~ A voice came from the heavens and said, “You are My beloved Son;
with You I am well pleased.” Mark 1:11
The Wedding at Cana:
~ Jesus performed the first of his miraculous signs at Cana in Galilee.
John: 2:11
~ [He] revealed his glory, and his disciples believed in Him.
John 2:11
The Proclamation of the Kingdom:
~ This is the time of fulfillment. The Kingdom of God is at hand;
Mark 1:15
~ Repent and believe in the gospel. Mark 1:15
The Transfiguration:
~ His face shone like the sun and His clothes became white as
light. Matthew 17:2
~ This is My beloved Son with whom I am well pleased, listen to
Him. Matthew 17:5
The Institution of the Eucharist:
~ While they were eating, Jesus took bread, said the blessing,
broke it, and giving it to His disciples said; "take and eat; for
this is My body." Matthew 26:26
~ Then He took the cup, gave thanks and gave it to them saying,
"Drink from it, all of you. For this is My blood of the covenant,
which will be shed on behalf of many for the forgiveness of
sins." Matthew 26:27-28
3rd Decade – The Sorrowful Mysteries:
The Agony in the Garden:
~ Father, if You are willing take this cup from Me; Luke 22:42
~ But not my will, but Your will be done. Luke 22:42
The Scourging at the Pillar:
~ Pilate, wishing to satisfy the crowd, released Barabbas to them;
Mark 15:15
~ He had Jesus scourged, [and] handed Him over to be crucified.
Mark 15:15
The Crowning with Thorns:
~ They stripped Him of his clothes and wrapped him in a
scarlet cloak. Matthew 27:28
~ Weaving a crown out of thorns they placed it on His head …
And they mocked Him saying, "Hail king of the Jews."
Matthew 27:29
The Carrying of the Cross:
~ They pressed a passer-by, Simon, a Cyrenian, to
carry His cross. Mark 15:21
~ They brought Him to the place [called] Golgotha …
Then they crucified him. Mark 15:22-24
The Crucifixion:
~ My God, My God why have You forsaken Me? Mark 15:34
~ Jesus cried out in a loud voice, “Father into Your hands
I commend My spirit.” Luke 23:46
4th Decade – The Glorious Mysteries:
The Resurrection:
~ Do not be afraid, I know you are seeking Jesus the crucified;
Matthew 28:5
~ He is not here, He has risen. Matthew 28:6
The Ascension:
~ Then [Jesus] led them as far as Bethany, raised His hands
and blessed them; Luke 24:50
~ As He blessed them He parted from them and was taken up to
heaven. Luke 24:51
The Descent of the Holy Spirit:
~ Tongues of fire appeared which parted and came to rest on
each of them; Acts 2:3
~ All were filled with the Holy Spirit. Acts 2:4
The Assumption:
~ Blessed are you my daughter, by God most high, above all
woman on earth. Judith 13:18
The Coronation of Mary:
~ A great sign appeared in the sky;
~ A woman clothed with the sun, with the moon under her feet;
~ And on her head a crown of 12 stars. Revelation 12:1
5th Decade – The Life, Death and Resurrection
of Jesus Christ:
~ Let it be done to me according to your word. Luke 1:38
~ A Savior has been born for you, He is Christ and Lord
Luke 2:11
~ Behold the Lamb of God who takes away the sins of the
world. John 1:29
~ This is my beloved Son with whom I am well pleased, listen to
Him. Matthew 17:5
~ Take and eat; for this is My body. Matthew 26:26
~ Father, if You are willing take this cup from me, but not my will,
but Your will be done. Luke 22:42
~ Father into Your hands I commend My spirit. Luke 23:46
~ He has risen. Matthew 28:5-6
~ All were filled with the Holy Spirit. Acts 2:3-4
~ Go therefore and make disciples of all nations
. Chapter 28:19