The Sorrowful Mysteries of the Rosary
The Sorrowful Mysteries are prayed on Tuesdays and Fridays. There are five; for each one we pray an Our Father, ten Hail Marys and a Glory Be, thinking about that moment in the life of Jesus and Mary.
First sorrowful mystery: The Agony in the Garden
Mark 14:36
And he saith: Abba, Father, all things are possible to thee: remove this chalice from me; but not what I will, but what thou wilt.
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Second sorrowful mystery: The Scourging at the Pillar
John 19:1
Then therefore, Pilate took Jesus, and scourged him.
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Third sorrowful mystery: The Crowning with Thorns
John 19:2
And the soldiers platting a crown of thorns, put it upon his head; and they put on him a purple garment.
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Fourth sorrowful mystery: The Carrying of the Cross
John 19:17
And bearing his own cross, he went forth to that place which is called Calvary, but in Hebrew Golgotha.
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Fifth sorrowful mystery: The Crucifixion and Death
Luke 23:46
And Jesus crying out with a loud voice, said: Father, into thy hands I commend my spirit. And saying this, he gave up the ghost.
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The other mysteries
- Joyful Mysteries (Mondays and Saturdays)
- Luminous Mysteries (Thursdays)
- Glorious Mysteries (Wednesdays and Sundays)