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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.

Glorious Mysteries

  1. The Resurrection

    Scripture: Matthew 28:1–10

    Editorial The women come to a tomb and find it empty. Death does not have the last word.

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

  2. The Ascension

    Scripture: Acts 1:6–11; Luke 24:50–53

    Editorial Jesus blesses his friends and sends them out. His absence from sight becomes their mission.

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

  3. The Descent of the Holy Spirit

    Scripture: Acts 2:1–4

    Editorial The Spirit gives courage and many languages. The good news is meant to be understood by everyone.

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

  4. The Assumption of Mary

    Not narrated in Scripture; held by the Church's Tradition. Compare: cf. Revelation 12:1

    Editorial The Church believes that Mary shares fully in her Son's victory. What God begins in us, he means to complete.

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

  5. The Coronation of Mary

    Not narrated in Scripture; held by the Church's Tradition. Compare: cf. Revelation 12:1

    Editorial Mary's crown is the fruit of a life of humble service. In God's kingdom, greatness looks like 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.