Thursday

The Luminous Mysteries

Every bead in order, with the prayer that belongs to it. Take as long as you like over any of them; nothing here is timed, counted or kept.

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Bead by bead

  1. 1 of 79 — On the cross

    The Sign of the Cross

    In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

  2. 2 of 79 — On the cross

    The Apostles’ Creed

    I believe in God, the Father almighty, Creator of heaven and earth,

    and in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord,

    who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary,

    suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died and was buried;

    he descended into hell; on the third day he rose again from the dead;

    he ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of God the Father almighty;

    from there he will come to judge the living and the dead.

    I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic Church, the communion of saints,

    the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and life everlasting. Amen.

  3. 3 of 79 — On the first bead

    The Our Father

    Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name;

    thy kingdom come; thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven.

    Give us this day our daily bread;

    and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us;

    and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Amen.

  4. 4 of 79 — On the second bead

    The Hail Mary

    Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee;

    blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.

    Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners,

    now and at the hour of our death. Amen.

  5. 5 of 79 — On the third bead

    The Hail Mary

    Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee;

    blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.

    Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners,

    now and at the hour of our death. Amen.

  6. 6 of 79 — On the fourth bead

    The Hail Mary

    Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee;

    blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.

    Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners,

    now and at the hour of our death. Amen.

  7. 7 of 79 — On the fifth bead

    The 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.

  8. 8 of 79 — At the centre

    First Luminous Mystery

    The Baptism in the Jordan

    The heavens open, and the Father names him his beloved Son.

    Matthew 3:13-17

  9. 9 of 79 — On the next bead

    The Our Father

    Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name;

    thy kingdom come; thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven.

    Give us this day our daily bread;

    and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us;

    and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Amen.

  10. 10 of 79 — Bead 1 of ten

    The Hail Mary

    Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee;

    blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.

    Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners,

    now and at the hour of our death. Amen.

  11. 11 of 79 — Bead 2 of ten

    The Hail Mary

    Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee;

    blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.

    Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners,

    now and at the hour of our death. Amen.

  12. 12 of 79 — Bead 3 of ten

    The Hail Mary

    Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee;

    blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.

    Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners,

    now and at the hour of our death. Amen.

  13. 13 of 79 — Bead 4 of ten

    The Hail Mary

    Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee;

    blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.

    Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners,

    now and at the hour of our death. Amen.

  14. 14 of 79 — Bead 5 of ten

    The Hail Mary

    Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee;

    blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.

    Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners,

    now and at the hour of our death. Amen.

  15. 15 of 79 — Bead 6 of ten

    The Hail Mary

    Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee;

    blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.

    Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners,

    now and at the hour of our death. Amen.

  16. 16 of 79 — Bead 7 of ten

    The Hail Mary

    Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee;

    blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.

    Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners,

    now and at the hour of our death. Amen.

  17. 17 of 79 — Bead 8 of ten

    The Hail Mary

    Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee;

    blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.

    Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners,

    now and at the hour of our death. Amen.

  18. 18 of 79 — Bead 9 of ten

    The Hail Mary

    Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee;

    blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.

    Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners,

    now and at the hour of our death. Amen.

  19. 19 of 79 — Bead 10 of ten

    The Hail Mary

    Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee;

    blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.

    Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners,

    now and at the hour of our death. Amen.

  20. 20 of 79 — After the tenth bead

    The 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.

  21. 21 of 79 — After the tenth bead

    The Fatima Prayer

    O my Jesus, forgive us our sins, save us from the fires of hell;

    lead all souls to heaven, especially those in most need of thy mercy.

  22. 22 of 79 — On the single bead

    Second Luminous Mystery

    The Wedding at Cana

    At his mother’s word he turns water into wine.

    John 2:1-11

  23. 23 of 79 — On the same bead

    The Our Father

    Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name;

    thy kingdom come; thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven.

    Give us this day our daily bread;

    and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us;

    and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Amen.

  24. 24 of 79 — Bead 1 of ten

    The Hail Mary

    Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee;

    blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.

    Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners,

    now and at the hour of our death. Amen.

  25. 25 of 79 — Bead 2 of ten

    The Hail Mary

    Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee;

    blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.

    Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners,

    now and at the hour of our death. Amen.

  26. 26 of 79 — Bead 3 of ten

    The Hail Mary

    Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee;

    blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.

    Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners,

    now and at the hour of our death. Amen.

  27. 27 of 79 — Bead 4 of ten

    The Hail Mary

    Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee;

    blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.

    Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners,

    now and at the hour of our death. Amen.

  28. 28 of 79 — Bead 5 of ten

    The Hail Mary

    Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee;

    blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.

    Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners,

    now and at the hour of our death. Amen.

  29. 29 of 79 — Bead 6 of ten

    The Hail Mary

    Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee;

    blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.

    Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners,

    now and at the hour of our death. Amen.

  30. 30 of 79 — Bead 7 of ten

    The Hail Mary

    Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee;

    blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.

    Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners,

    now and at the hour of our death. Amen.

  31. 31 of 79 — Bead 8 of ten

    The Hail Mary

    Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee;

    blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.

    Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners,

    now and at the hour of our death. Amen.

  32. 32 of 79 — Bead 9 of ten

    The Hail Mary

    Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee;

    blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.

    Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners,

    now and at the hour of our death. Amen.

  33. 33 of 79 — Bead 10 of ten

    The Hail Mary

    Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee;

    blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.

    Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners,

    now and at the hour of our death. Amen.

  34. 34 of 79 — After the tenth bead

    The 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.

  35. 35 of 79 — After the tenth bead

    The Fatima Prayer

    O my Jesus, forgive us our sins, save us from the fires of hell;

    lead all souls to heaven, especially those in most need of thy mercy.

  36. 36 of 79 — On the single bead

    Third Luminous Mystery

    The Proclamation of the Kingdom

    He preaches the kingdom of God and calls for conversion.

    Mark 1:14-15

  37. 37 of 79 — On the same bead

    The Our Father

    Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name;

    thy kingdom come; thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven.

    Give us this day our daily bread;

    and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us;

    and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Amen.

  38. 38 of 79 — Bead 1 of ten

    The Hail Mary

    Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee;

    blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.

    Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners,

    now and at the hour of our death. Amen.

  39. 39 of 79 — Bead 2 of ten

    The Hail Mary

    Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee;

    blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.

    Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners,

    now and at the hour of our death. Amen.

  40. 40 of 79 — Bead 3 of ten

    The Hail Mary

    Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee;

    blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.

    Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners,

    now and at the hour of our death. Amen.

  41. 41 of 79 — Bead 4 of ten

    The Hail Mary

    Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee;

    blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.

    Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners,

    now and at the hour of our death. Amen.

  42. 42 of 79 — Bead 5 of ten

    The Hail Mary

    Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee;

    blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.

    Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners,

    now and at the hour of our death. Amen.

  43. 43 of 79 — Bead 6 of ten

    The Hail Mary

    Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee;

    blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.

    Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners,

    now and at the hour of our death. Amen.

  44. 44 of 79 — Bead 7 of ten

    The Hail Mary

    Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee;

    blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.

    Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners,

    now and at the hour of our death. Amen.

  45. 45 of 79 — Bead 8 of ten

    The Hail Mary

    Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee;

    blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.

    Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners,

    now and at the hour of our death. Amen.

  46. 46 of 79 — Bead 9 of ten

    The Hail Mary

    Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee;

    blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.

    Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners,

    now and at the hour of our death. Amen.

  47. 47 of 79 — Bead 10 of ten

    The Hail Mary

    Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee;

    blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.

    Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners,

    now and at the hour of our death. Amen.

  48. 48 of 79 — After the tenth bead

    The 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.

  49. 49 of 79 — After the tenth bead

    The Fatima Prayer

    O my Jesus, forgive us our sins, save us from the fires of hell;

    lead all souls to heaven, especially those in most need of thy mercy.

  50. 50 of 79 — On the single bead

    Fourth Luminous Mystery

    The Transfiguration

    On the mountain his face shines as the sun.

    Matthew 17:1-8

  51. 51 of 79 — On the same bead

    The Our Father

    Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name;

    thy kingdom come; thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven.

    Give us this day our daily bread;

    and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us;

    and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Amen.

  52. 52 of 79 — Bead 1 of ten

    The Hail Mary

    Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee;

    blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.

    Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners,

    now and at the hour of our death. Amen.

  53. 53 of 79 — Bead 2 of ten

    The Hail Mary

    Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee;

    blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.

    Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners,

    now and at the hour of our death. Amen.

  54. 54 of 79 — Bead 3 of ten

    The Hail Mary

    Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee;

    blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.

    Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners,

    now and at the hour of our death. Amen.

  55. 55 of 79 — Bead 4 of ten

    The Hail Mary

    Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee;

    blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.

    Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners,

    now and at the hour of our death. Amen.

  56. 56 of 79 — Bead 5 of ten

    The Hail Mary

    Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee;

    blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.

    Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners,

    now and at the hour of our death. Amen.

  57. 57 of 79 — Bead 6 of ten

    The Hail Mary

    Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee;

    blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.

    Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners,

    now and at the hour of our death. Amen.

  58. 58 of 79 — Bead 7 of ten

    The Hail Mary

    Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee;

    blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.

    Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners,

    now and at the hour of our death. Amen.

  59. 59 of 79 — Bead 8 of ten

    The Hail Mary

    Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee;

    blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.

    Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners,

    now and at the hour of our death. Amen.

  60. 60 of 79 — Bead 9 of ten

    The Hail Mary

    Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee;

    blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.

    Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners,

    now and at the hour of our death. Amen.

  61. 61 of 79 — Bead 10 of ten

    The Hail Mary

    Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee;

    blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.

    Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners,

    now and at the hour of our death. Amen.

  62. 62 of 79 — After the tenth bead

    The 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.

  63. 63 of 79 — After the tenth bead

    The Fatima Prayer

    O my Jesus, forgive us our sins, save us from the fires of hell;

    lead all souls to heaven, especially those in most need of thy mercy.

  64. 64 of 79 — On the single bead

    Fifth Luminous Mystery

    The Institution of the Eucharist

    At supper he takes bread, blesses it, and gives it to them.

    Matthew 26:26-28

  65. 65 of 79 — On the same bead

    The Our Father

    Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name;

    thy kingdom come; thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven.

    Give us this day our daily bread;

    and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us;

    and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Amen.

  66. 66 of 79 — Bead 1 of ten

    The Hail Mary

    Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee;

    blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.

    Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners,

    now and at the hour of our death. Amen.

  67. 67 of 79 — Bead 2 of ten

    The Hail Mary

    Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee;

    blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.

    Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners,

    now and at the hour of our death. Amen.

  68. 68 of 79 — Bead 3 of ten

    The Hail Mary

    Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee;

    blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.

    Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners,

    now and at the hour of our death. Amen.

  69. 69 of 79 — Bead 4 of ten

    The Hail Mary

    Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee;

    blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.

    Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners,

    now and at the hour of our death. Amen.

  70. 70 of 79 — Bead 5 of ten

    The Hail Mary

    Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee;

    blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.

    Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners,

    now and at the hour of our death. Amen.

  71. 71 of 79 — Bead 6 of ten

    The Hail Mary

    Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee;

    blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.

    Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners,

    now and at the hour of our death. Amen.

  72. 72 of 79 — Bead 7 of ten

    The Hail Mary

    Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee;

    blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.

    Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners,

    now and at the hour of our death. Amen.

  73. 73 of 79 — Bead 8 of ten

    The Hail Mary

    Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee;

    blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.

    Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners,

    now and at the hour of our death. Amen.

  74. 74 of 79 — Bead 9 of ten

    The Hail Mary

    Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee;

    blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.

    Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners,

    now and at the hour of our death. Amen.

  75. 75 of 79 — Bead 10 of ten

    The Hail Mary

    Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee;

    blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.

    Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners,

    now and at the hour of our death. Amen.

  76. 76 of 79 — After the tenth bead

    The 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.

  77. 77 of 79 — After the tenth bead

    The Fatima Prayer

    O my Jesus, forgive us our sins, save us from the fires of hell;

    lead all souls to heaven, especially those in most need of thy mercy.

  78. 78 of 79 — At the centre

    The 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 valley 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.

  79. 79 of 79 — On the cross

    The Sign of the Cross

    In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

Afterwards

The other sets of mysteries are on the mysteries page, and the prayers in full are on the main prayers page.