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    The 15 Promises of the Holy Rosary How The Rosary is divided and how it is Prayed

    The History of the Rosary

    According to Catholic traditions, the Rosary was given to Saint Dominic in a vision of the Blessed Virgin Mary sometime in the 13th century, and it was then promoted by Alan de la Roche. It was during that vision when The Blessed Virgin Mary gave The Fiftneen Promises of the Holy Rosary which are listed below:

    "However, if you wish to pray The Rosary now, individually or in a group, you may do so by Clicking Here."

    The 15 Promises of the Holy Rosary






    6. Whoever shall recite the Rosary devoutly, applying himself to the consideration of its mysteries shall never be conquered by misfortune. God will not chastise him in His justice, he shall not perish by an unprovided death; if he be just he shall remain in the grace of God, and become worthy of eternal life.










    How The Rosary is divided and how it is Prayed

    The Rosary is divided into five decades.
    Each decade represents a mystery or event in the life of Jesus. For centuries, the Church has used three sets of mysteries; (Joyful, Sorrowful, and Glorious).

    It was until 2002 when Pope John Paul II, guided by the Holy Ghost, proposed a fourth set of mysteries called The Mysteries of Light, or Luminous Mysteries, making it four sets of Mysteries (Joyful, Luminous, Sorrowful, and Glorious).

    These four "Mysteries of the Rosary" contain a total of twenty mysteries and are prayed on specific days of the week as shown below:

    The Joyful Mysteries are prayed on the Mondays, Saturdays, and Sundays of Advent:

    1. The Annunciation "Luke 1:26 & Isaiah 7:14"
    2. The Visitation "Luke 1:39"
    3. The Nativity "Luke 2:1"
    Jesus is born in a stable in Bethlehem.
    4. The Presentation "Luke 2:22"
    5. The Finding of Jesus in the Temple "Luke 2:41"

    The Mysteries of Light, also called The Luminous Mysteries, are prayed on Thursdays and it starts with;

    1. The Baptism of Jesus in the River Jordan "Matthew 3:17"
    God proclaims that Jesus is his beloved Son.
    2. The Wedding Feast at Cana "John 2:11"
    At Mary’s request, Jesus performs his first miracle.
    3. The Proclamation of the Kingdom of God "Mark 1:15"
    Jesus calls all to conversion and service to the Kingdom.
    4. The Transfiguration of Jesus "Matthew 17:2"
    5. The Institution of the Eucharist "Matthew 26:26"
    Jesus offers his Body and Blood at the Last Supper.

    The Sorrowful Mysteries are prayed on the Tuesdays, Fridays, and Sundays of Lent:

    1. The Agony in the Garden "Matthew 26:36"
    2. The Scourging at the Pillar "Matthew 27:26"
    Jesus is lashed with whips.
    3. The Crowning With Thorns "Matthew 27:27"
    Jesus is mocked and crowned with thorns.
    4. The Carrying of the Cross "Matthew 27:32"
    Jesus carries the cross that will be used to crucify him.
    5. The Crucifixion "Matthew 27:33"
    Jesus is nailed to the cross and dies.

    The Glorious Mysteries are prayed on the Wednesday and Sundays outside of Lent and Advent:

    1. The Resurrection "John 20:1"
    God the Father raises Jesus from the dead.
    2. The Ascension "Luke 24:36"
    Jesus returns to his Father in heaven.
    3. The Coming of the Holy Spirit "Acts 2:1"
    The Holy Spirit comes to bring new life to the disciples.
    4. The Assumption of Mary "Revelation 12:1"
    5. The Coronation of Mary "Judith 15: 9-11" & "Revelation 12:1"
    Mary is crowned as Queen of Heaven and Earth.

    If you would like to pray The Rosary now individually or in a group, you may do so by
    Clicking Here. And if you are new to praying the Rosary, from there you will also learn how it is prayed.

    And now, since most of us don’t understand the Blessed Virgin Mary’s unique connection to Jesus and her role in the Incarnation and the salvation of souls, let us ask God the Father, by reciting the following prayer:

    Father God in heaven, we come before you now with a humble heart to beg you that with your grace and mercy through your Son - our Lord Jesus Christ, and with the intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary, to please open our mind and give us a discerning heart so we can see and understand the real meaning of The Rosary, Amen.