They are the newest. Saint John Paul II proposed them in 2002, in the apostolic letter Rosarium Virginis Mariae, so that the Rosary would also walk through the years when Jesus proclaimed the Kingdom. They are prayed on Thursdays.
In each mystery we pray one decade (an Our Father, ten Hail Marys and a Glory Be) and ask for a particular fruit. If you’re not sure which ones are prayed today, check today’s mysteries.
I
The Baptism of Jesus in the Jordan
Fruit faithfulness to baptismal promises Passage Mt 3:13-17
Then cometh Jesus from Galilee to the Jordan, unto John, to be baptized by him. But John stayed him, saying: I ought to be baptized by thee, and comest thou to me? And Jesus answering, said to him: Suffer it to be so now.Mt 3:13-17
II
The Wedding Feast at Cana
Fruit trust in Mary's intercession Passage Jn 2:1-11
And the third day, there was a marriage in Cana of Galilee: and the mother of Jesus was there. And Jesus also was invited, and his disciples, to the marriage. And the wine failing, the mother of Jesus saith to him: They have no wine.Jn 2:1-11
III
The Proclamation of the Kingdom
Fruit conversion Passage Mk 1:14-15; Mt 11:28-29
And after that John was delivered up, Jesus came into Galilee, preaching the gospel of the kingdom of God, and saying: The time is accomplished, and the kingdom of God is at hand: repent, and believe the gospel.Mk 1:14-15; Mt 11:28-29
IV
The Transfiguration
Fruit desire for holiness Passage Lk 9:28-36
And it came to pass about eight days after these words, that he took Peter, and James, and John, and went up into a mountain to pray. And whilst he prayed, the shape of his countenance was altered, and his raiment became white and glittering.Lk 9:28-36
V
The Institution of the Eucharist
Fruit love of the Holy Eucharist Passage Mt 26:26-29
And whilst they were at supper, Jesus took bread, and blessed, and broke: and gave to his disciples, and said: Take ye, and eat. This is my body. And taking the chalice, he gave thanks, and gave to them, saying: Drink ye all of this.Mt 26:26-29
How to pray them
Begin with the Sign of the Cross and the Apostles’ Creed, then go through the mysteries one by one: announce it, meditate on its passage and pray the decade. At the end, the Hail, Holy Queen. The full order, with every prayer, is in how to pray the Rosary, step by step.
