First Glorious Mystery
The Resurrection of Jesus

I Desire a Strong Faith
Think of...
Christ's glorious triumph when, on the third day after His death, He arose from the tomb and for forty days appeared to His Blessed Mother and to His disciples.

 
John 20:8-9

Second Glorious Mystery
The Ascension of Jesus

I Desire the Virtue of Hope
Think of...
The Ascension of Jesus Christ, forty days after His glorious Resurrection, in the presence of Mary and His disciples.

 
Luke 24:50-51

Third Glorious Mystery
The Descent of the Holy Spirit
at Pentecost

I Desire Zeal for the Glory of God
Think of...
The descent of the Holy Spirit upon Mary and the Apostles, under the form of tongues of fire, in fulfillment of Christ's promise.

 
Acts 2:1-4

Fourth Glorious Mystery
The Assumption of Mary into Heaven

I Desire the Grace of a Holy Death
Think of...
The glorious Assumption of Mary into Heaven, when she was united with her Divine Son.

Revelations 12,1

Fifth Glorious Mystery
The Coronation of Mary as
Queen of Heaven and Earth

I Desire a Greater Love for the Blessed Virgin Mary
Think of...
The glorious crowning of Mary as Queen of Heaven by her Divine Son, to the great joy of all the Saints.

Judith 15, 9-10