Again therefore, Jesus spoke to them, saying: I am the light of the world: he that
followeth me, walketh not in darkness, but shall have the light of life. (John 8:12)
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The Sorrowful Mysteries



First Sorrowful Mystery
The Agony in the Garden

And there appeared to him an angel from heaven, strengthening him. And being in an agony, he prayed the longer. And his sweat became as drops of blood, trickling down upon the ground. (Luke 22:43-44)

One Our Father, Ten Hail Marys, One Glory be to the Father

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.


Second Sorrowful Mystery
The Scourging at the Pillar

Then therefore Pilate took Jesus and scourged him. (John 19:1)

One Our Father, Ten Hail Marys, One Glory be to the Father

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.


Third Sorrowful Mystery
The Crowning with Thorns


And stripping him, they put a scarlet cloak about him. And platting a crown of thorns, they put it upon his head, and a reed in his right hand. And bowing the knee before him, they mocked him, saying: Hail, King of the Jews. (Matthew 27:28-29)

One Our Father, Ten Hail Marys, One Glory be to the Father

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.


Fourth Sorrowful Mystery
The Carrying of the Cross


And they took Jesus and led him forth. And bearing his own cross, he went forth to the place which is called Calvary, but in Hebrew Golgotha. (John 19:16-17)

One Our Father, Ten Hail Marys, One Glory be to the Father

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.


Fifth Sorrowful Mystery
The Crucifixion


And it was almost the sixth hour: and there was darkness over all the earth until the ninth hour. And the sun was darkened, and the veil of the temple was rent in the midst. And Jesus crying with a loud voice, said: Father, into thy hands I commend my spirit. And saying this, he gave up the ghost. (Luke 23:44-46)

One Our Father, Ten Hail Marys, One Glory be to the Father

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.



The Joyful Mysteries Na Rúndiamhra Sólásacha
The Sorrowful Mysteries Na Rúndiamhra Dólásacha
The Glorious Mysteries Na Rúndiamhra Glórmhara