Little Prayer Stories
Wednesdays and Sundays

Glorious Mysteries

The Glorious Mysteries are five moments of joy after Easter, from Jesus rising from the dead to Mary crowned Queen of heaven. Catholics pray them on Wednesdays and Sundays.

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  1. Stained glass of the risen Jesus in white, standing in golden light outside the open tomb

    The Resurrection

    On Sunday morning the tomb is empty! Jesus is alive, and everyone is filled with joy.

    Read it in Matthew 28:1–10. Fruit of the mystery: Faith

  2. Stained glass of Jesus rising into the clouds with angels beside him, as Mary and the apostles watch from below

    The Ascension

    Jesus goes up to heaven and promises to be with us always.

    Read it in Acts 1:6–11. Fruit of the mystery: Hope

  3. Stained glass of Mary praying among the apostles, with flames above them and the dove of the Holy Spirit overhead

    The Descent of the Holy Spirit

    Jesus sends the Holy Spirit to Mary and the apostles like tongues of fire, and they are filled with courage.

    Read it in Acts 2:1–13. Fruit of the mystery: Love of God

  4. Stained glass of Mary in a blue mantle, rising on the clouds with angels around her

    The Assumption of Mary

    At the end of her life on earth, Mary is taken up to heaven, body and soul, to be with Jesus.

    Fruit of the mystery: Devotion to Mary

  5. Stained glass of Mary kneeling as she is crowned in heaven, with the Holy Spirit above and angels around her

    The Coronation of Mary

    In heaven, Jesus crowns Mary as Queen of heaven and earth. She is our loving mother.

    Read it in Revelation 12:1. Fruit of the mystery: Trust in Mary’s intercession

All the mysteries of the Rosary