The mysteries of the Rosary are events in the lives of Jesus and Mary that are meant to teach us about their holiness and help us reflect on their lives. There are four sets of mysteries: Joyful, Sorrowful, Glorious, and Luminous. Each set contains five pivotal events from the life of Jesus, and each decade of the Rosary highlights a unique moment within the Paschal Mystery. The Church traditionally prays certain mysteries on specific days of the week, as follows:

• Monday: Joyful Mystery
• Tuesday: Sorrowful Mystery
• Wednesday: Glorious Mystery
• Thursday: Luminous Mystery
• Friday: Sorrowful Mystery
• Saturday: Joyful Mystery
• Sunday: Glorious Mystery

The Joyful Mysteries include the Annunciation, Visitation, Nativity, Presentation, and Finding of Jesus in the Temple. The Sorrowful Mysteries include the Agony in the Garden, Scourging at the Pillar, Crowning with Thorns, Carrying of the Cross, and Crucifixion. The Glorious Mysteries include the Resurrection, Ascension, Descent of the Holy Spirit, Assumption of Mary, and Coronation of Mary as Queen of Heaven and Earth. The Luminous Mysteries include the Baptism of Jesus, Wedding at Cana, Proclamation of the Kingdom, Transfiguration, and Institution of the Eucharist.