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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.

Sorrowful Mysteries

  1. The Agony in the Garden

    Scripture: Matthew 26:36–46

    Editorial Jesus is afraid and prays honestly. Bringing my fear to God, as it is, is already prayer.

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

  2. The Scourging at the Pillar

    Scripture: John 19:1; Mark 15:15

    Editorial Jesus is wounded by violence he did not deserve. I pray for everyone who suffers abuse, and for the courage to protect them.

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

  3. The Crowning with Thorns

    Scripture: Matthew 27:27–31

    Editorial The soldiers mock a king who answers with silence. Dignity is not taken away by contempt.

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

  4. The Carrying of the Cross

    Scripture: Luke 23:26–32

    Editorial Simon of Cyrene helps carry the cross. No one is meant to carry their burden alone.

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

  5. The Crucifixion and Death of Jesus

    Scripture: Luke 23:33–46; John 19:25–27

    Editorial From the cross Jesus forgives and entrusts his mother to the disciple. Love keeps giving even at the end.

    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.