Rosary – Text of the Sorrowful Mysteries.
Sorrowful Mysteries: the redemptive Passion of Our Lord Jesus Christ
Here you will find available in your language and in 43 others the complete text of the Sorrowful Mysteries of the Holy Rosary with explanation of the mystery, Our Father, Hail Mary and Glory Be. The texts of the Sorrowful Mysteries are indispensable for the recitation of the Holy Rosary and for daily Catholic prayer. The Sorrowful Mysteries are meditated on Tuesday and Friday and focus on the Passion and death of Our Lord Jesus Christ. The same texts have been set to music and sung by Matthaeus Ruber and will be published and added to this page by 2026, allowing you to sing them and relive them through images.
First Sorrowful Mystery: Our Lord Jesus Christ in the Garden of Olives.
O God, ✠ come to my assistance, O Lord, make haste to help me.
O my Jesus, forgive us our sins and save us from the fires of Hell. Lead all souls to heaven, especially those in most need of Thy mercy.
Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done on earth, as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us, and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Amen
Hail Mary, full of Grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou amongst women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen. (Recite 10 times.)
Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen
Second Sorrowful Mystery: Our Lord Jesus Christ scourged.
O my Jesus, forgive us our sins and save us from the fires of Hell. Lead all souls to heaven, especially those in most need of Thy mercy.
Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done on earth, as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us, and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Amen
Hail Mary, full of Grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou amongst women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen. (Recite 10 times.)
Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen
Third Sorrowful Mystery: Our Lord Jesus Christ crowned with thorns.
O my Jesus, forgive us our sins and save us from the fires of Hell. Lead all souls to heaven, especially those in most need of Thy mercy.
Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done on earth, as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us, and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Amen
Hail Mary, full of Grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou amongst women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen. (Recite 10 times.)
Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen
Fourth Sorrowful Mystery: Our Lord Jesus Christ carries the Cross.
O my Jesus, forgive us our sins and save us from the fires of Hell. Lead all souls to heaven, especially those in most need of Thy mercy.
Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done on earth, as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us, and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Amen
Hail Mary, full of Grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou amongst women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen. (Recite 10 times.)
Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen
Fifth Sorrowful Mystery: Our Lord Jesus Christ dies on the Cross for our sins.
O my Jesus, forgive us our sins and save us from the fires of Hell. Lead all souls to heaven, especially those in most need of Thy mercy.
Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done on earth, as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us, and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Amen
Hail Mary, full of Grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou amongst women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen. (Recite 10 times.)
Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen
Rosary – Text of the Litany of Loreto.
Hail, Holy Queen, Mother of mercy, our life, our sweetness, and our hope. To you do we cry, poor banished children of Eve, to you do we send up our sighs, mourning and weeping in this valley of tears. Turn then, most gracious advocate, your eyes of mercy toward us. And after this exile, show unto us the blessed fruit of your womb, Jesus. O clement, O loving, O sweet Virgin Mary.
Saint Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle, be our protection against the wickedness and snares of the devil. May God rebuke him, we humbly pray, and you, O Prince of the heavenly host, by the power of God cast into hell Satan and all the evil spirits who roam throughout the world seeking the ruin of souls. + Amen.
(Recite 3 times.)
Lord, have mercy
Lord, have mercy
Christ, have mercy
Christ, have mercy
Lord, have mercy
Lord, have mercy
Christ, hear us
Christ, hear us
Christ, graciously hear us
Christ, graciously hear us
God the Father of Heaven, R
have mercy on us
God the Son, Redeemer of the world, R
God the Holy Spirit, R
Holy Trinity, one God, R
Holy Mary, R
pray for us
Holy Mother of God, R
Holy Virgin of virgins, R
[Holy spouse of the just Joseph, R
] Mother of Christ, R
Mother of the Church, R
Mother of divine grace, R
Mother most pure, R
Mother most chaste, R
Mother ever virgin, R
Mother immaculate, R
Mother most lovable, R
Mother most admirable, R
Mother of Good Counsel, R
Mother of our Creator, R
Mother of our Savior, R
Mother of Mercy, R
Virgin most prudent, R
Virgin most venerable, R
Virgin most renowned, R
Virgin most powerful, R
Virgin most merciful, R
Virgin most faithful, R
Mirror of divine holiness, R
Seat of Wisdom, R
Cause of our joy, R
Spiritual vessel, R
Tabernacle of eternal glory, R
Dwelling wholly consecrated to God, R
Mystical Rose, R
Tower of David, R
Tower of ivory, R
House of gold, R
Ark of the Covenant, R
Gate of Heaven, R
Morning Star, R
Health of the sick, R
Refuge of sinners, R
Comforter of the afflicted, R
Help of Christians, R
Queen of Angels, R
Queen of Patriarchs, R
Queen of Prophets, R
Queen of Apostles, R
Queen of Martyrs, R
Queen of Confessors, R
Queen of true Christians, R
Queen of Virgins, R
Queen of all Saints, R
Queen conceived without original sin, R
Queen assumed into Heaven, R
Queen of the holy Rosary, R
Queen of the family, R
Queen of peace, R
Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world, spare us, O Lord
Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world, graciously hear us, O Lord
Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world, have mercy on us
Pray for us, O Holy Mother of God, that we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ
Let us pray
Grant, we beseech you, O Lord our God, that we your servants may enjoy perpetual health of mind and body, and by the glorious intercession of the Blessed Mary, ever Virgin, may we be delivered from present sorrow and enter into everlasting joy
Through Christ our Lord
✠ Amen
What are the Sorrowful Mysteries of the Rosary?
The Sorrowful Mysteries are: the Agony in the Garden, the Scourging, the Crowning with Thorns, the Carrying of the Cross, and the Crucifixion of Our Lord Jesus Christ.
When are the Sorrowful Mysteries meditated?
Traditionally, they are meditated on Tuesdays and Fridays, especially during the season of Lent.
Why is it important to meditate on the Sorrowful Mysteries?
The Sorrowful Mysteries allow us to contemplate the infinite love of Christ who offers Himself for the salvation of the world and help the faithful to unite their own sufferings to the sacrifice of the Cross.