Today's Mysteries
Sorrowful Mysteries
Tuesday, February 3, 2026
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 rose again from the dead; He ascended into heaven, and is seated 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.
The Agony in the Garden
Matthew 26:36-46
Jesus prays in the Garden of Gethsemane, sweating blood as He contemplates His coming Passion. He prays 'Not my will, but Thine be done.' We contemplate surrendering our will to God in times of trial.
The Scourging at the Pillar
John 19:1
Jesus is brutally scourged by Roman soldiers. By His stripes we are healed. We contemplate the price paid for our sins and the virtue of purity.
The Crowning with Thorns
Matthew 27:27-31
Soldiers mock Jesus as King, placing a crown of thorns on His head and a reed in His hand. We contemplate the virtue of moral courage and the rejection of worldly pride.
The Carrying of the Cross
John 19:17
Jesus carries His Cross to Calvary, falling under its weight. Simon of Cyrene is pressed into service to help Him. We contemplate patience in suffering and helping others carry their burdens.
The Crucifixion
John 19:18-30
Jesus is nailed to the Cross and dies after three hours of agony, saying 'It is finished.' We contemplate the infinite love of God and the forgiveness of our sins through His sacrifice.
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 amongst 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.
(Said 10 times per decade)
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 in most need of Thy mercy. Amen.
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. Amen.
Closing Prayer
O God, whose Only Begotten Son, by His life, Death, and Resurrection, has purchased for us the rewards of eternal life, grant, we beseech Thee, that while meditating on these mysteries of the most Holy Rosary of the Blessed Virgin Mary, we may imitate what they contain and obtain what they promise, through the same Christ our Lord. Amen.