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Mysteries of the Rosary
The Mysteries of the Rosary are meditations on episodes in the life and death of Jesus from the Annunciation to the Ascension and beyond. These are traditionally grouped by fives into themed sets known as the Joyful (or Joyous) Mysteries, the Sorrowful Mysteries, and the Glorious Mysteries. Pope John Paul II recommended an additional set called the Luminous Mysteries (or the "Mysteries of Light") in his apostolic letter Rosarium Virginis Mariae (October 2002).

Typically, a spiritual goal known as a "fruit" is also assigned to each mystery. Below are listed from the appendix of Louis Marie de Montfort's book Secret of the Rosary for the original 15 mysteries, with other possible fruits being listed in other pamphlets bracketed:

Luminous Mysteries

 * 1) The Baptism of Jesus in the Jordan. Fruit of the Mystery: Openness to the Holy Spirit, the Healer.
 * 2) The Wedding at Cana. Fruit of the Mystery: To Jesus through Mary, Understanding of the ability to manifest-through faith.
 * 3) Jesus' Proclamation of the Kingdom of God. Fruit of the Mystery: Trust in God (Call of Conversion to the Messiah)
 * 4) The Transfiguration. Fruit of the Mystery: Desire for Holiness.
 * 5) The Institution of the Eucharist. Fruit of the Mystery: Adoration.

Sorrowful Mysteries

 * 1) The Agony in the Garden. Fruit of the Mystery: Sorrow for Sin, Uniformity with the Will of God
 * 2) The Scourging at the Pillar. Fruit of the Mystery: Mortification (Purity)
 * 3) The Crowning with Thorns. Fruit of the Mystery: Contempt of the World (Moral Courage)
 * 4) The Carrying of the Cross. Fruit of the Mystery: Patience
 * 5) The Crucifixion and Death of our Lord. Fruit of the Mystery: Perseverance in Faith, Grace for a Holy Death, Forgiveness.

Glorious Mysteries

 * 1) The Resurrection. Fruit of the Mystery: Faith
 * 2) The Ascension. Fruit of the Mystery: Hope, Desire to Ascend to Heaven
 * 3) The Descent of the Holy Spirit. Fruit of the Mystery: Love of God, Holy Wisdom to know the truth and share it with everyone, Divine Charity, Worship of the Holy Spirit
 * 4) The Assumption of Mary. Fruit of the Mystery: Union with Mary and True Devotion to Mary
 * 5) The Coronation of the Virgin. Fruit of the Mystery: Perseverance and an Increase in Virtue (Trust in Mary's Intercession)

The original Mysteries of Light were written by George Preca, the only Maltese official Catholic saint, and later reformed by the pope.

Mysteries prayer schedule
Traditionally the full Rosary consisted of praying all 15 traditional mysteries (Joyful, Sorrowful and Glorious) together. Alternatively, a single set of five mysteries can be prayed each day, according to the following convention: ==

Summary table
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