A contemplative prayer

The Holy
Rosary.

Walk through the life of Christ with Mary, one mystery and one bead at a time.

Today’s guideJoyful Mysteries

Choose a set

Pray in the rhythm of the week.

Traditionally, the mystery set follows the day—but you are welcome to choose what your heart needs.

Decade 1 of 5

The Annunciation

Announce this mystery, take a quiet breath, then begin the decade.

12345678910

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.

Hail Marys prayed0/50

How to begin

Start with the crucifix.

  1. Sign of the CrossBegin in the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit.
  2. Apostles’ CreedPray on the crucifix.
  3. Our Father · 3 Hail Marys · Glory BePray for faith, hope, and charity.
  4. Five decadesAnnounce a mystery, then pray an Our Father, ten Hail Marys, a Glory Be, and the Fatima Prayer.