When to Pray the Luminous Mysteries
The Catholic Church follows a weekly Rosary schedule established by Pope John Paul II. The Luminous Mysteries are traditionally prayed on:
This schedule helps Catholics meditate on different aspects of the lives of Jesus and Mary throughout the week. Praying the Rosary daily — even just one decade — is a powerful spiritual practice.
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How to Pray the Rosary on Thursday
Begin with the Sign of the Cross and the Apostles' Creed. Then pray one Our Father, three Hail Marys and a Glory Be on the introductory beads.
For each of the five decades: announce the mystery, pray one Our Father, ten Hail Marys, a Glory Be and the Fatima Prayer. Conclude with the Hail Holy Queen.
The full Rosary takes about 20 minutes. Our free interactive tool guides you through every step with audio — no memorisation required.
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