Glorious Mysteries of the Rosary PDF
Free Printable Guide with Scripture, Prayers, and Meditations
This free, printable Glorious Mysteries of the Rosary PDF contains the prayers, Scripture passages, and reflections needed to pray all five Glorious Mysteries. It may be viewed online, saved to a phone or tablet, or printed for use at home, in a parish, or with a Rosary group.
The Glorious Mysteries lead the Christian through Christ’s Resurrection and Ascension, the descent of the Holy Ghost at Pentecost, and the Assumption and Coronation of the Blessed Virgin Mary. This guide places the mysteries in their proper order and provides the prayers and Scripture in one place, making it especially helpful for anyone learning how to pray the Rosary or seeking a simple guide for prayer.
The Five Glorious Mysteries of the Rosary in Order
The five Glorious Mysteries of the Rosary, traditionally prayed on Wednesdays and Sundays, are:
- The Resurrection of Jesus
- The Ascension of Jesus into Heaven
- The Descent of the Holy Ghost at Pentecost
- The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
- The Coronation of Mary as Queen of Heaven and Earth
The free Glorious Mysteries PDF presents all five mysteries in this order, together with Scripture, a short reflection for each mystery, and the prayers needed to pray the Rosary.
What Are the Glorious Mysteries of the Rosary?
The Glorious Mysteries of the Rosary meditate on the triumph of Jesus Christ over sin and death and the glory that follows His Resurrection. They begin at the empty tomb on Easter morning and lead through the Ascension of Christ, the coming of the Holy Ghost at Pentecost, the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, and her Coronation as Queen of Heaven.
Catholics traditionally pray the Glorious Mysteries on Wednesdays and Sundays. Together, the five mysteries turn the mind toward the Resurrection, eternal life, the work of the Holy Ghost in the Church, and the hope of Heaven.
The first three mysteries concern the risen Christ and the birth and mission of His Church. The final two turn to the Blessed Virgin Mary, whose Assumption and Coronation point toward the glory promised to those who remain united to her Son.
The Glorious Mysteries therefore do more than recall past events. They call the person praying the Rosary to hope in Christ, seek the gifts of the Holy Ghost, remain faithful to God, and keep the heart fixed upon eternal life.
Why Use a PDF Guide to Pray the Rosary?
Using a Glorious Mysteries PDF keeps the mysteries, prayers, Scripture passages, and reflections together in one place. This can be helpful both for someone learning the Rosary and for someone who has prayed it for many years.
Keep the Mysteries and Prayers in Order
The guide follows the Rosary from the opening prayers through each of the five Glorious Mysteries and the closing prayers. There is no need to remember which prayer comes next or search for separate prayer texts while praying.
Pray With Scripture and Reflection
Each Glorious Mystery includes Scripture and a short reflection to help keep the mind on the mystery being contemplated. The Scripture passages come from the Douay-Rheims Bible and help connect the prayer of the Rosary with the life of Christ and His Church.
Print or Save the Guide for Prayer
The PDF can be printed or saved to a phone, tablet, or computer. Once saved, it can be used without returning to the website each time the Rosary is prayed.
Helpful for Families, Groups, and New Catholics
A printable guide is useful for family prayer, Rosary groups, parish gatherings, catechism classes, and those learning how to pray the Rosary. Everyone can follow the same mysteries and prayers in the same order.
How to Pray the Glorious Mysteries Using the PDF
This PDF follows the traditional order of the Rosary and can be used while praying alone, with family, or with a group.
Begin with the opening prayers:
Then begin the first decade:
Announce the First Glorious Mystery: The Resurrection of Jesus.
Read the Scripture passage and reflection.
Pray:
1 Our Father
10 Hail Marys
1 Glory Be
1 Fatima Prayer
Continue in the same way through the remaining four mysteries:
The Ascension of Jesus
The Descent of the Holy Ghost at Pentecost
The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
The Coronation of Mary as Queen of Heaven
After the fifth decade, pray the closing prayers:
What Bible Translation Does the Glorious Mysteries PDF Use?
All Scripture passages in this Glorious Mysteries PDF are taken from the Douay-Rheims 1899 American Edition, a traditional Catholic English translation of the Bible.
Verse numbers have been removed from the body of the passages so the Scripture can be read more naturally during prayer and meditation. The book, chapter, and verse references remain so each passage can easily be found in the Bible.
Because Scripture accompanies each of the five mysteries, the PDF may also be used as a Scripture-based guide to the Glorious Mysteries of the Rosary.
Glorious Mysteries of the Rosary With Scripture
Resurrection of Jesus
Matthew 28:1-6
And in the end of the sabbath, when it began to dawn towards the first day of the week, came Mary Magdalen and the other Mary, to see the sepulchre. And behold there was a great earthquake.
Read the Full Meditation on the Resurrection of Jesus
Ascension of Jesus
Luke 24:36-51
Now whilst they were speaking these things, Jesus stood in the midst of them, and saith to them: Peace be to you; it is I, fear not. But they being troubled and frightened, supposed that they saw a spirit. And he said to them: Why are you troubled, and why do thoughts arise in your hearts? See my hands and feet, that it is I myself; handle, and see: for a spirit hath not flesh and bones, as you see me to have. And when he had said this, he shewed them his hands and feet.
Read the Full Meditation on the Ascension of Jesus
Pentecost
Acts 2:1-21
And when the days of the Pentecost were accomplished, they were all together in one place: and suddenly there came a sound from heaven, as of a mighty wind coming, and it filled the whole house where they were sitting. And there appeared to them parted tongues as it were of fire, and it sat upon every one of them: And they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and they began to speak with divers tongues, according as the Holy Ghost gave them to speak.
Read the Full Meditation on Pentecost
Assumption of Mary
Catholic tradition has long applied Old Testament images of blessed and victorious women to the Blessed Virgin Mary. This passage from Judith is used here as a meditation pointing toward Mary’s victory in God and her place in salvation history.
Judith 13:18-20
And by me his handmaid he hath fulfilled his mercy, which he promised to the house of Israel: and he hath killed the enemy of his people by my hand this night. Then she brought forth the head of Holofernes out of the wallet, and shewed it them, saying:
Read the Full Meditation on the Assumption of Mary
Coronation of Mary
The woman clothed with the sun has long held Marian meaning in Catholic tradition while also carrying a broader meaning connected with the people of God and the Church. In the Rosary, this passage provides a fitting biblical meditation on Mary’s heavenly glory and Coronation.
Revelation 12:1-6
And a great sign appeared in heaven: A woman clothed with the sun, and the moon under her feet, and on her head a crown of twelve stars: And being with child, she cried travailing in birth, and was in pain to be delivered.
Read the Full Meditation on the Coronation of Mary
Rosary Prayers Included in the Glorious Mysteries PDF
Queen of the Holy Rosary Prayer
The Queen of the Holy Rosary Prayer is an optional devotional prayer that may be prayed before beginning the Rosary.
Queen of the Holy Rosary,
you have deigned to come to Fatima,
to reveal to the three shepherd children the treasures of grace hidden in the Rosary.
Inspire my heart with a sincere love of this devotion,
in order that by meditating on the Mysteries of our Redemption which are recalled in it,
I may be enriched with its fruits and obtain peace for the world,
the conversion of sinners and of Russia,
and the favor which I ask of you in this Rosary.
(Mention your request here)
I ask it for the greater glory of God, for your own honor, and for the good of souls, especially for my own. Amen.
Sign of the Cross
In the Name of the Father,
and of the Son,
and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Apostles' Creed
I believe in God,
the Father Almighty,
Creator of heaven and earth;
and in Jesus Christ,
His only Son,
our Lord;
Who was conceived by the Holy Spirit,
born of the Virgin Mary,
suffered under Pontius Pilate,
was crucified,
died,
and was buried.
He descended into hell;
the third day He arose again from the dead.
He ascended into heaven,
and sits at the right hand of God,
the Father Almighty;
from thence He shall come to judge the living and the dead.
I believe in the Holy Spirit,
the Holy Catholic Church,
the communion of Saints,
the forgiveness of sins,
the resurrection of the body and life everlasting.
Amen.
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 Mary
Hail Mary,
full of grace,
the Lord is with thee;
blessed art thou among women,
and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Holy Mary,
Mother of God,
pray for us sinners,
now and at the hour of our death.
Amen.
Glory Be
Glory be to the Father,
and to the Son,
and to the Holy Spirit.
As it was in the beginning,
is now,
and ever shall be,
world without end.
Amen.
Fatima Prayer
O my Jesus,
forgive us our sins,
save us from the fires of hell,
lead all souls to Heaven,
especially those who have most need of thy mercy.
Amen.
Hail, Holy Queen (Salve Regina)
Hail, holy Queen,
Mother of Mercy!
our life,
our sweetness,
and our hope!
To thee do we cry,
poor banished children of Eve;
to thee do we send up our sighs,
mourning and weeping in this valley of tears.
Turn, then,
most gracious Advocate,
thine eyes of mercy toward us;
and after this our exile show unto us the blessed fruit of thy womb, Jesus;
O clement,
O loving,
O sweet Virgin Mary.
Pray for us,
O Holy Mother of God,
that we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.
Rosary Closing Prayer
O God,
whose only begotten Son has purchased for us the rewards of eternal life,
Grant that we beseech Thee while meditating upon these mysteries
of the Most Holy Rosary of the Blessed Virgin Mary,
we may both imitate what they contain and obtain what they promise,
through the same Christ our Lord.
Amen.
Fatima Pardon Prayer
My God,
I believe,
I adore,
I hope,
and I love You.
I beg pardon of You for those who do not believe,
do not adore,
do not hope,
and do not love You.
Frequently Asked Questions
The five Glorious Mysteries are the Resurrection of Jesus, the Ascension of Jesus, the Descent of the Holy Ghost at Pentecost, the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, and the Coronation of Mary as Queen of Heaven.
The Glorious Mysteries are traditionally prayed on Wednesdays and Sundays. They may also be prayed on other days whenever a person wishes to meditate on these mysteries of Christ, the Holy Ghost, and the Blessed Virgin Mary.
The PDF includes all five Glorious Mysteries in order, Douay-Rheims Scripture passages, short reflections, the prayers of the Rosary, and a step-by-step format that may be viewed, saved, or printed.
The Scripture passages are taken from the Douay-Rheims 1899 American Edition. Verse numbers are removed from the body of the passages for easier reading during prayer, while the Scripture references are retained.
Begin with the opening prayers. Then announce the first Glorious Mystery, read its Scripture and reflection, and pray one Our Father, ten Hail Marys, one Glory Be, and the Fatima Prayer. Repeat this pattern for all five mysteries. After the fifth decade, pray the Hail, Holy Queen, the Rosary Closing Prayer, and the Sign of the Cross.
The Resurrection, Ascension, and Pentecost are explicitly recorded in the New Testament. The Assumption and Coronation of the Blessed Virgin Mary come from Catholic Tradition and are reflected through biblical themes and images concerning Mary’s union with Christ and heavenly glory.
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Charles Rogers is a resident of South Carolina and a retired computer programmer by trade. Raised in various Christian denominations, he came to faith in Jesus Christ early in life. In 2012, he began experiencing authentic spiritual encounters with the Blessed Virgin Mary, which led him on a seven-year journey at her hands, that included alcohol addiction, a widow maker heart attack and death and conversion to the Catholic Faith. He is the exclusive author and owner of Two Percent Survival, a website dedicated to and created in honor of the Holy Mother. Feel free to email Charles at twopercentsurvival@gmail.com.
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