Wednesday Rosary: Glorious Mysteries
The Rosary Instructions for Wednesday (Glorious Mysteries)
- Sign of the Cross
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
- The 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;
on the third day He rose again from the dead;
He ascended into heaven,
and is seated at the right hand of God the Father almighty;
from there He will 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. - The 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. - Three Hail Marys
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.(Recite this prayer three times for an increase in the virtues of faith, hope, and charity.)
- The 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. - The First Glorious Mystery: The Resurrection
Reflection: Jesus Christ rises from the dead, conquering sin and death, and offering new life to all who believe in Him. (Mark 16:1-8)
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. - Ten Hail Marys for the First Mystery
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.(Recite this prayer ten times, one for each bead.)
- The Glory Be after the First Mystery
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. - The Second Glorious Mystery: The Ascension
Reflection: Jesus ascends into Heaven forty days after His Resurrection, promising to send the Holy Spirit to guide His disciples. (Luke 24:50-53)
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. - Ten Hail Marys for the Second Mystery
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.(Recite this prayer ten times, one for each bead.)
- The Glory Be after the Second Mystery
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. - The Third Glorious Mystery: The Descent of the Holy Spirit
Reflection: The Holy Spirit descends upon the Apostles and Mary at Pentecost, empowering them to proclaim the Gospel. (Acts 2:1-4)
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. - Ten Hail Marys for the Third Mystery
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.(Recite this prayer ten times, one for each bead.)
- The Glory Be after the Third Mystery
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. - The Fourth Glorious Mystery: The Assumption of Mary
Reflection: The Blessed Virgin Mary is assumed body and soul into Heaven. (Tradition based on the dogma of the Church)
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. - Ten Hail Marys for the Fourth Mystery
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.(Recite this prayer ten times, one for each bead.)
- The Glory Be after the Fourth Mystery
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. - The Fifth Glorious Mystery: The Coronation of Mary
Reflection: Mary is crowned Queen of Heaven and Earth by her Son, Jesus Christ. (Revelation 12:1)
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. - Ten Hail Marys for the Fifth Mystery
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.(Recite this prayer ten times, one for each bead.)
- The Glory Be after the Fifth Mystery
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. - The Hail, Holy Queen
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. - Final Prayer
(Optional: A final prayer for the intentions of the Pope or personal intentions.)
- Sign of the Cross
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.