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The Holy Rosary

A guided Rosary: the mysteries of the day, the Gospel passages behind them and a short reflection. Pray at your own pace.

Joyful Mysteries

  1. The Annunciation

    Scripture: Luke 1:26–38

    Editorial Mary hears an unexpected word and answers with trust before she has every answer. Where is God asking for my yes today?

    Written by BibleForSI editors, pending review. Not a liturgical text.

  2. The Visitation

    Scripture: Luke 1:39–56

    Editorial Mary sets out in haste to be with Elizabeth. Joy that is shared grows. Who is waiting for my visit or my call?

    Written by BibleForSI editors, pending review. Not a liturgical text.

  3. The Nativity

    Scripture: Luke 2:1–20

    Editorial God comes close in poverty, in a place no one would choose. Can I recognize him in the small and overlooked?

    Written by BibleForSI editors, pending review. Not a liturgical text.

  4. The Presentation in the Temple

    Scripture: Luke 2:22–38

    Editorial Simeon and Anna waited many years, and their patience was not wasted. What am I waiting for with faithful hope?

    Written by BibleForSI editors, pending review. Not a liturgical text.

  5. The Finding of Jesus in the Temple

    Scripture: Luke 2:41–52

    Editorial Mary and Joseph search anxiously and do not fully understand. Faith can hold questions without letting go of love.

    Written by BibleForSI editors, pending review. Not a liturgical text.

Bead tracker

Pray with voice Synthetic voice (AI)

A synthetic voice (AI) leads the prayers and the beads move with it. It starts only when you tap; you can lock your screen and use the media controls.

How to pray

Use the buttons, or the left and right arrow keys while the tracker has focus. Your place is saved only on this device.

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The Sign of the Cross

In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost. Amen.

Latin

In nomine Patris, et Filii, et Spiritus Sancti. Amen.

Frequently asked questions

Which mysteries of the Rosary are prayed today?

By custom: the Joyful mysteries on Monday and Saturday, the Sorrowful on Tuesday and Friday, the Glorious on Wednesday and Sunday, and the Luminous on Thursday. This page opens on today's set.

How is a decade of the Rosary prayed?

Announce the mystery, then pray one Our Father, ten Hail Marys while meditating on it, and one Glory Be. Many add the Fatima prayer after each decade.

How long does the Rosary take?

Five decades usually take about 15 to 20 minutes at a calm pace.

Prayer texts and sources
  • Traditional Latin text (Missale Romanum / Breviarium Romanum tradition). Public domain.
  • Traditional English wording, A Catechism of Christian Doctrine (Baltimore, 1885) and earlier Douay-era prayer books. Public domain.
  • Texto tradicional del Catecismo de la doctrina cristiana de Gaspar Astete (1599) y reimpresiones del siglo XIX, ortografía modernizada. Dominio público.
  • Fatima prayer: shown in Latin only; the provenance of vernacular wordings is not yet verified.
  • Mysteries by weekday: John Paul II, Rosarium Virginis Mariae (2002), §38.