Mystery of the Day

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Today's Mysteries

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All Four Sets of Mysteries

I
The Annunciation
The Angel Gabriel announces to Mary she will conceive the Son of God.
II
The Visitation
Mary visits Elizabeth; the infant John leaps in the womb.
III
The Nativity
Jesus is born in Bethlehem, laid in a manger.
IV
The Presentation
Mary and Joseph present Jesus in the Temple in Jerusalem.
V
Finding in the Temple
The young Jesus is found among the teachers in the Temple.
I
Baptism in the Jordan
The Spirit descends on Jesus; the Father proclaims "This is my beloved Son."
II
Wedding at Cana
Jesus turns water into wine at Mary's request — his first sign.
III
Proclamation of the Kingdom
Jesus calls all to repentance, forgives sin, and heals the sick.
IV
The Transfiguration
Jesus shines like the sun before Peter, James, and John on the mountain.
V
Institution of the Eucharist
Jesus gives himself as bread and wine at the Last Supper.
I
Agony in the Garden
Jesus prays in anguish in Gethsemane; his sweat becomes drops of blood.
II
Scourging at the Pillar
Jesus is bound and scourged by Roman soldiers.
III
Crowning with Thorns
A crown of thorns is placed on Jesus and he is mocked as king.
IV
Carrying the Cross
Jesus carries his cross toward Calvary, falling three times.
V
The Crucifixion
Jesus is crucified, dies, and is laid in the tomb.
I
The Resurrection
Jesus rises from the dead on the third day, victorious over sin and death.
II
The Ascension
Jesus ascends into heaven forty days after his resurrection.
III
Descent of the Holy Spirit
The Spirit descends on Mary and the Apostles at Pentecost.
IV
The Assumption
Mary is assumed body and soul into heavenly glory.
V
Coronation of Mary
Mary is crowned Queen of Heaven and Earth by her Son.