The second joyful mystery of the Rosary is the Visitation, an event full of grace and joy, recounted in the Gospel according to Saint Luke. This episode tells of the Virgin Mary's visit to her cousin Elizabeth, just after the Annunciation. This moment is rich in spiritual encounters and divine revelations. Read more...

The first joyful mystery of the Rosary, known as the Annunciation, is a fundamental event in Christian tradition, recounted in the Gospel according to Saint Luke. It recounts the visit of the angel Gabriel to the Virgin Mary, announcing that she was about to conceive and give birth to the Son of God, Jesus Christ. Read more...

The Glorious Mysteries have their roots in the biblical accounts of the Gospels and the Acts of the Apostles. They retrace the events of Jesus' resurrection and the stages in the fulfilment of his divine mission. These mysteries were formalised in their current structure in the 16th century by Pope Pius V. They focus on Christ's victory over death and the glory that follows, symbolising Christian hope in eternal life. Read more...

The Sorrowful Mysteries date back to the medieval tradition of meditation on the Passion of Christ, which emphasised the suffering and sacrifice of Jesus for the salvation of humanity. These mysteries are based mainly on the accounts in the Gospels and have been popularised by various saints and mystics, including Saint Brigid of Sweden and Saint Francis of Assisi. The Sorrowful Mysteries are an integral part of the Rosary, formalised in their current structure by Pope Pius V in the 16th century. Read more...

The Luminous Mysteries, also known as the Mysteries of Light, were introduced by Pope John Paul II in 2002 in his apostolic letter "Rosarium Virginis Mariae". Before this introduction, the rosary contained only three groups of mysteries: Joyful, Sorrowful and Glorious. The Luminous Mysteries fill a gap by adding meditations on important events in the public life of Jesus, from his baptism to the institution of the Eucharist. These mysteries highlight the revelation of the Kingdom of God through the actions and teachings of Jesus. Read more...