The Sorrowful Mysteries

Before the first decade

1. The Sign of the Cross Make the Sign of the Cross.
2. The Apostles’ Creed Holding the crucifix, pray the Apostles’ Creed.
3. The Our Father On the first bead, pray the Our Father.
4. Three Hail Marys On each of the next three beads, a Hail Mary — for faith, hope and love.
5. The Glory Be Close the pendant with the Glory Be.

The five decades

1. First — The Agony in the Garden Announce the mystery · Our Father · ten Hail Marys · Glory Be Mt 26,36–46
2. Second — The Scourging at the Pillar Announce the mystery · Our Father · ten Hail Marys · Glory Be Joh 19,1
3. Third — The Crowning with Thorns Announce the mystery · Our Father · ten Hail Marys · Glory Be Mt 27,27–31
4. Fourth — The Carrying of the Cross Announce the mystery · Our Father · ten Hail Marys · Glory Be Lk 23,26–32
5. Fifth — The Crucifixion and Death of Jesus Announce the mystery · Our Father · ten Hail Marys · Glory Be Joh 19,17–30

After the fifth decade

1. The Hail Holy Queen After the fifth decade, pray the Hail Holy Queen.
2. The Sign of the Cross End as you began, with the Sign of the Cross.