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The Rosary

When the Mother is honored, the Son … is duly known, loved and glorified – Dogmatic Constitution on the Church, Lumen Gentium, 66

"The contemplation of Christ has an incomparable model in Mary. Mary constantly sets before the faithful the “mysteries” of her Son, with the desire that the contemplation of these mysteries will release all their saving power. In the recitation of the Rosary, the Christian community enters into contact with the memories and contemplative gaze of Mary." Apostolic Letter, Rosarium Virginis Mariae, Pope John Paul II

Welcome to the St. Maximilian Kolbe Rosary page. Click a button on the right for help with the prayers used in the Rosary, it's history, and a step by step diagram showing how to pray the Rosary. Below you will find a listing of the four Mysteries - Joyful, Luminous, Sorrowful, and Glorious - along with appropriate scriptual passages. There are also four audio recordings of each Mystery led by Father Paul Ruwe for you to pray with. Our thanks goes to the Sisters of Frivolity and Friends, Sacred Heart of Jesus Homeschoolers, and High School Peer Ministry Team for their responses. Special thanks goes to Bernie Tobergte, Sound Board Tech Coordinator, and Mick Denton for his invaluable assistance in helping produce the recordings.

JOYFUL MYSTERIES

Mondays and Saturdays (may be said on Sundays during Advent and Christmas)

MP3 Recordings Introduction First Mystery Second Mystery Third Mystery Fourth Mystery Fifth Mystery	WMA Recordings Introduction First Mystery Second Mystery Third Mystery Fourth Mystery Fifth Mystery
The Annunciation	"Hail full of grace, the Lord is with thee.  Blessed art thou among women." Luke 1:28
The Visitation	"When Elizabeth heard the greeting of Mary the babe in her womb leapt, and she was filled with the Holy Spirit." Luke 1:41
The Birth of Jesus	"And she brought forth her first-born Son and wrapped him in swaddling clothes." Luke 2:7
The Presentation	"According to the law of Moses, the took Jesus up to Jerusalem to present him to the Lord." Luke 2:22
The Finding of the child Jesus in the Temple	"After three days they found him in the temple.  He was sitting in the midst of the teachers." Luke 2:46

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LUMINOUS MYSTERIES

Thursdays

MP3 Recordings First Mystery Second Mystery Third Mystery Fourth Mystery Fifth Mystery	WMA Recordings First Mystery Second Mystery Third Mystery Fourth Mystery Fifth Mystery
The Baptism of Jesus	"This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased." Matthew 3:17
The Wedding at Cana	"His mother said to the servants, 'Do whatever he tells you.'" John 2:5
The Proclamation of the Kingdom of God	"Jesus came into Galilee, preaching the gospel of God, and saying, 'The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand; repent, and believe in the gospel.'" Mark 1:14-15
The Transfiguration	"This is my Son, my Chosen; listen to him." Luke 9:35
The Institution of the Eucharist	"And he took bread, and when he had given thanks he broke it and gave it to them, saying, 'This is my body which is given for you. Do this in remembrance of me.'" Luke 22:19

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SORROWFUL MYSTERIES

Tuesday and Friday (may be said on Sundays during Lent)

MP3 Recordings Introduction Mysteries Closing	WMA Recordings Introduction Mysteries Closing
The Agony in the Garden	"Jesus came with them to Gethsemane and he began to be saddened and exceedingly troubled" Matthew 26:36
The Scourging at the Pillar	"Pilate then took Jesus and had him scourged." John 19:1
The Crowning of Thorns	"And plaiting a crown of thorns they put it upon his head and a reed into his right hand." Matthew 27:29
Jesus Carries the Cross	"And bearing the Cross for himself, he went forth to the place called The Skull" John 19:17
The Crucifixion	"And when they came to the place called The Skull they crucified him" Luke 23:33

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GLORIOUS MYSTERIES

Wednesdays and Sundays

MP3 Recordings First Mystery Second Mystery Third Mystery Fourth Mystery Fifth Mystery	WMA Recordings First Mystery Second Mystery Third Mystery Fourth Mystery Fifth Mystery
The Resurrection	"He is not here, but has risen.  Behold the place where they laid him" Luke 24:6; Mark 16:6
The Ascension	"And he was taken up into heaven and sits at the right hand of God." Mark 16:19
The Descent of the Holy Spirit	"And suddenly there came a sound from Heaven...and there appeared to them parted tongues...and they were filled with the Holy Spirit." Acts 2:2, 3,4
The Assumption of Mary, Body and Soul into Heaven	"Hear, O daughter, and see; turn your ear, for the King shall desire your beauty.  All glorious is the king's daughter as she enters: her raiment is threaded with spun gold." Psalms 45:11, 12, 14
The Coronation of Mary, Queen of Heaven and Earth	"And a great sign appeared in Heaven: a woman clothed with sun, and the moon under her feet, and upon her head a crown of twelve stars." Revelations 12:1

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