Holy Rosary Complete Mysteries Full 20-Decade Prayers

The complete 20-decade Rosary encompasses four sets of mysteries: Joyful, Luminous, Sorrowful, and Glorious, each containing five mysteries, totaling 20 events in the life of Jesus and Mary

Structure of the Rosary:

Each decade: Consists of an "Our Father," ten "Hail Marys," and a "Glory Be"

Four sets of mysteries:

Joyful Mysteries: Focus on the early life of Jesus and Mary.

The Annunciation

The Visitation

The Nativity

The Presentation

The Finding of Jesus in the Temple

Luminous Mysteries: Focus on the public ministry of Jesus.

The Baptism of Jesus in the Jordan

The Miracle at the Wedding of Cana

The Proclamation of the Kingdom of God

The Transfiguration

The Institution of the Eucharist

Sorrowful Mysteries: Focus on the Passion and Death of Jesus.

The Agony in the Garden

The Scourging at the Pillar

The Crowning with Thorns

The Carrying of the Cross

The Crucifixion

Glorious Mysteries: Focus on the Resurrection, Ascension, and the role of Mary in the Church.

The Resurrection

The Ascension

The Descent of the Holy Spirit

The Assumption

The Coronation of Mary

How to Pray the Rosary:

Begin with the Sign of the Cross .

Pray the Apostles' Creed .

Pray the "Our Father" .

Pray three "Hail Marys" .

Pray the "Glory Be" .

Announce the first mystery .

Pray the "Our Father" .

Pray ten "Hail Marys" while meditating on the mystery .

Pray the "Glory Be" .

Repeat steps 6-9 for each of the five mysteries in a set .

Pray the "Our Father" .

Pray the "Hail Mary" .

Pray the "Glory Be" .