In the Sorrowful Mysteries we walk with Our Lord through His Passion – from the Garden of Gethsemane to Calvary. They are traditionally prayed on Tuesdays, Fridays, and on Sundays during Lent.
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The Five Sorrowful Mysteries
- The Agony in the Garden (Matthew 26:36-39) – Fruit: obedience to God’s will
- The Scourging at the Pillar (Matthew 27:26) – Fruit: mortification
- The Crowning with Thorns (Matthew 27:27-29) – Fruit: courage
- The Carrying of the Cross (Mark 15:21-22) – Fruit: patience
- The Crucifixion and Death (Luke 23:33-46) – Fruit: sorrow for our sins
New to the Rosary? See how to pray the Rosary, with all the prayers. In Lent, many also pray the Stations of the Cross.
Related Prayers
- Joyful Mysteries (Mondays & Saturdays)
- Glorious Mysteries (Sundays & Wednesdays)
- Litany of the Sacred Heart of Jesus
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Source note: Mysteries, Scripture references and fruits follow the USCCB, “How to Pray the Rosary” (usccb.org).