Why Pray? ........................................................................................................... 4
The Rosary, the Gospel in Miniature ................................................................... 4
The Prayers of the Rosary are Biblical ................................................................ 5
Meditating on the Mysteries ................................................................................ 5
Preparation for Prayer .......................................................................................... 5
Prayers of the Rosary ........................................................................................... 6
How to Pray the Rosary ....................................................................................... 7
Praying the Rosary ............................................................................................... 7
The 20 Mysteries of the Rosary with Scripture, Art and Reflections
1st Joyful Mystery: The Annunciation ........................................................... 8
2nd Joyful Mystery: The Visitation ................................................................ 9
3rd Joyful Mystery: The Nativity .................................................................. 10
4th Joyful Mystery: The Presentation in the Temple .................................... 11
5th Joyful Mystery: The Finding of Jesus in the Temple .............................. 12
1st Luminous Mystery: The Baptism of the Lord ......................................... 13
2nd Luminous Mystery: The Wedding Feast at Cana ................................. 14
3rd Luminous Mystery: The Proclamation of the Kingdom ......................... 15
4th Luminous Mystery: The Transfiguration ................................................ 16
5th Luminous Mystery: The Institution of the Eucharist .............................. 17
1st Sorrowful Mystery: The Agony in the Garden ........................................ 18
2nd Sorrowful Mystery: The Scourging at the Pillar .................................... 19
3rd Sorrowful Mystery: The Crowning with Thorns ..................................... 20
4th Sorrowful Mystery: The Carrying of the Cross ...................................... 21
5th Sorrowful Mystery: The Crucifixion ....................................................... 22
1st Glorious Mystery: The Resurrection ...................................................... 23
2nd Glorious Mystery: The Ascension .......................................................... 24
3rd Glorious Mystery: The Descent of the Holy Spirit .................................. 25
4th Glorious Mystery: The Assumption of Mary ........................................... 26
5th Glorious Mystery: The Coronation of Mary ............................................. 27
A Quick Overview of God’s Revelation ........................................................ 28
The Fatima Story .......................................................................................... 30
Ideas for Praying the Family Rosary with Children ....................................... 34
Fifteen Promises of the Blessed Virgin to Christians Who Faithfully Pray
the Rosary ..................................................................................................... 35