Intercession is a prayer of petition which leads us to pray as Jesus did. He is the one intercessor with the Father on behalf of all men, especially sinners. He is "able for all time to save those who draw near to God through him, since he always lives to make intercession for them." The Holy Spirit "himself intercedes for us . . . and intercedes for the saints according to the will of God."

Since Abraham, intercession - asking on behalf of another has been characteristic of a heart attuned to God's mercy. In the age of the Church, Christian intercession participates in Christ's, as an expression of the communion of saints. In intercession, he who prays looks "not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others," even to the point of praying for those who do him harm.

The first Christian communities lived this form of fellowship intensely. Thus the Apostle Paul gives them a share in his ministry of preaching the Gospel but also intercedes for them. The intercession of Christians recognizes no boundaries: "for all men, for kings and all who are in high positions," for persecutors, for the salvation of those who reject the Gospel.

[Source: (CCC 2634–2635).]

V/. The Angel of the Lord declared unto Mary,
R/. And she conceived of the Holy Spirit.

Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with you;
blessed are you among women,
and blessed is the fruit of your womb, Jesus.
Holy Mary, Mother of God,
pray for us sinners
now and at the hour of our death.
Amen.

V/. Behold the handmaid of the Lord,
R/. Be it done unto me according to your Word.
Hail Mary…

V/. And the Word was made flesh,
R/. And dwelt among us.
Hail Mary…

V/. Pray for us, O holy Mother of God,
R/. That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.

Let us pray. Pour forth, we beseech you, O Lord, your grace into our hearts: that we, to whom the Incarnation of Christ your Son was made known by the message of an Angel, may by his Passion and Cross be brought to the glory of his Resurrection. Through the same Christ our Lord. Amen.

[Source:  Excerpted from Catholic Household Blessings and Prayers, revised edition © 2007 United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. All rights reserved.] 

Soul of Christ, sanctify me.
Body of Christ, save me.
Blood of Christ, inebriate me.
Water from the side of Christ, wash me.
Passion of Christ, strengthen me.
O good Jesus, hear me.
Within Your wounds hide me.
Permit me not to be separated from You.
From the wicked enemy defend me.
At the hour of my death call me,
and bid me come to You,
that with Your saints I may praise You forever and ever.
Amen.

Lord, I offer this ancient prayer not for myself alone, but as an intercession for all souls who do not know how to pray — for those who are far from Thee, for the poor in spirit, and for the faithful departed.

[Source: Medieval prayer traditionally associated with the fourteenth century and included in the Manual of Indulgences. ]

Opening (optional): You expired, Jesus, but the source of life gushed forth for souls, and the ocean of mercy opened up for the whole world. O Fount of Life, unfathomable Divine Mercy, envelop the whole world and empty Yourself out upon us.

On the Our Father beads (3 times):

O Blood and Water, which gushed forth from the Heart of Jesus as a fount of Mercy for us, I trust in You.

Begin with: Our Father… Hail Mary… The Apostles' Creed.

On each Our Father bead:

Eternal Father, I offer You the Body and Blood, Soul and Divinity of Your dearly beloved Son, Our Lord Jesus Christ, in atonement for our sins and those of the whole world.

On each Hail Mary bead (10 per decade):

For the sake of His sorrowful Passion, have mercy on us and on the whole world.

Concluding doxology (3 times):

Holy God, Holy Mighty One, Holy Immortal One, have mercy on us and on the whole world.

Optional Closing: Eternal God, in whom mercy is endless and the treasury of compassion inexhaustible, look kindly upon us and increase Your mercy in us, that in difficult moments we might not despair nor become despondent, but with great confidence submit ourselves to Your holy will, which is Love and Mercy itself. Amen. 

[Source: Given to St. Faustina Kowalska (1905–1938) by Jesus, as recorded in her Diary: Divine Mercy in My Soul (Notebook I, §474–476). Approved for Catholic devotion; feast established for the universal Church by Pope St. John Paul II, 2000.]

I. O my Jesus, you have said: “Truly I say to you, ask and it will be given you, seek and you will find, knock and it will be opened to you.” Behold I knock, I seek and ask for the grace of [insert your intention.]
Our Father…Hail Mary…Glory be to the Father…Sacred Heart of Jesus, I place all my trust in you.

II. O my Jesus, you have said: “Truly I say to you, if you ask any thing of the Father in my name, He will give it to you.” Behold, in your name, I ask the Father for the grace of [insert your intention.]
Our Father…Hail Mary…Glory be to the Father…Sacred Heart of Jesus, I place all my trust in you.

III. O my Jesus, you have said: “Truly I say to you, heaven and earth will pass away but my words will not pass away.” Encouraged by your infallible words I now ask for the grace of [insert your intention.]
Our Father…Hail Mary…Glory be to the Father…Sacred Heart of Jesus, I place all my trust in you.

O Sacred Heart of Jesus, for whom it is impossible not to have compassion on the afflicted, have pity on us miserable sinners and grant us the grace which we ask of you, through the Sorrowful and Immaculate Heart of Mary, your tender mother and ours.

Say the Hail, Holy Queen and add: St. Joseph, foster father of Jesus, pray for us.

[Source: This prayer attributed to St. Margaret Mary Alacoque became especially famous because Saint Padre Pio reportedly prayed it daily for those who asked his intercession.]

Intercession for Families

Heavenly Father, bless all families. Grant unity, fidelity, patience, and charity to parents and children.  May every home become a school of prayer and holiness. 

Intercession for Peace

Lord Jesus Christ, Prince of Peace, look upon our world. End war, hatred, and violence.  Guide nations into justice and reconciliation.  

Intercession for Priests

O Jesus, Eternal High Priest, keep your priests within the shelter of your Sacred Heart.  Bless their ministry and make them holy shepherds after your own Heart.  

Intercession for the Church

Almighty God, protect your holy Church throughout the world.  Strengthen the Pope, bishops, clergy, religious, and faithful in steadfast faith.  

Intercession for the Sick and Suffering

O Christ, our Lord, Physician of souls and bodies, look down upon your servants who are suffering from illness, weakness, or distress. We ask you to send your Holy Spirit to comfort them in their trials, to ease their physical pain, and to grant them healing or patience under their afflictions.

Through the intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Health of the Sick, restore them to full health if it be your holy will, so that they may return to your altar to offer you praise and thanksgiving. Strengthen those who care for them, giving them gentle hearts and capable hands.

Intercession for the Dying

Merciful Jesus, be near all who are approaching death.
Grant them trust in your mercy and the grace of a holy death.  

Intercession for the Holy Souls

Eternal Father, I offer Thee the Most Precious Blood of Thy Divine Son Jesus
for all the holy souls in Purgatory. Amen.  

[Source: Catholic Household Blessings and Prayers. Roman Missal, Masses for Peace and Justice. Traditional Catholic Prayer for Priests. Pastoral Care of the Sick. Traditional St. Gertrude Prayer.]

Lord Jesus Christ, who by Thy holy Cross hast redeemed the world, we unite ourselves to Thy Passion and death in intercession for all who suffer.

For the condemned and imprisoned — those who, like Thee, carry crosses not of their choosing.

For the fallen — those who, like Thee at the second fall, have stumbled under the weight of their burdens and cannot rise alone.

For the dying — those who, like the Good Thief, hang between life and death and await a word of mercy.

For the grieving — those who, like Thy Mother and the holy women, weep beside the crosses of their loved ones.

Jesus, crucified and risen, accept these intercessions. May the merit of Thy Cross cover all whom we bring before Thee. Amen.

[Source: Via Crucis (Way of the Cross / Stations of the Cross), a devotion with roots in the pilgrimage practices of Jerusalem; formalized in its present fourteen-station form largely through Franciscan influence (15th–18th centuries). A fifteenth station (Resurrection) is approved in many forms. CCC §618 on the redemptive value of the Cross; CCC §1674 on popular piety.]

God, the Father of Heaven R. Have mercy on us.
God, the Son, redeemer of the world. R. Have mercy on us.
God, the Holy Spirit. R. Have mercy on us.
Holy Trinity, one God R. Have mercy on us.

Father, creator of the world R. Have mercy on us.
Father, peacemaker of the world R. Have mercy on us.
Father, eternal wisdom R. Have mercy on us.
Father, infinite goodness R. Have mercy on us.
Father, bountiful R. Have mercy on us.
Father, fount of everything R. Have mercy on us.
Father, most sweet R. Have mercy on us.

Father, of infinite mercy R. Have mercy on us.
Father, our defender R. Have mercy on us.
Father, our glory and our happiness R. Have mercy on us.
Father, wealth of all people R. Have mercy on us.
Father, triumph of all nations R. Have mercy on us.
Father, hope of all Christians R. Have mercy on us.
Father, splendor of the Church R. Have mercy on us.
Father, splendor of kings R. Have mercy on us.
Father, overturner of idols R. Have mercy on us.
Father, consolation of people R. Have mercy on us.
Father, happiness of priests R. Have mercy on us.
Father, guide of men R. Have mercy on us.
Father, gift of family life R. Have mercy on us.
Father, help of the poor R. Have mercy on us.
Father, guide of youth R. Have mercy on us.
Father, friend of children R. Have mercy on us.
Father, freedom of slaves R. Have mercy on us.
Father, light of those who are in darkness R. Have mercy on us.
Father, destroyer of the proud R. Have mercy on us.
Father, wisdom of the just R. Have mercy on us.
Father, rest in tribulations R. Have mercy on us.
Father, hope in desolation R. Have mercy on us.
Father, harbor of safety in dangers R. Have mercy on us.
Father, consolation of the poor R. Have mercy on us.
Father, consolation of the afflicted R. Have mercy on us.
Father, refuge of the hopeless R. Have mercy on us.
Father, refuge of the orphans R. Have mercy on us.
Father, refuge of the aged R. Have mercy on us.
Father, refuge of the dying R. Have mercy on us.
Father, that extinguishes our thirst and poverty R. Have mercy on us.
Father, life of the dead R. Have mercy on us.
Father, glory of the saints R. Have mercy on us.

Lamb of God, You take away the sins of the world, R. forgive us, O Lord.
Lamb of God, You take away the sins of the world, R. graciously hear us, O Lord!
Lamb of God, You take away the sins of the world, R. have mercy on us.

Father, the earth needs You; Every man needs You; The heavy and polluted air needs You, We beg You, dear Father, Come back to walk through the streets of the world, Come back to live among your people. Come back to guide the nations, Come back to bring peace and with it Your justice, Come back to bring the fire of Thy love, so, Redeemed by sorrow, we can become new creatures,
R. Amen

[Source:  St. Michael Center for Spiritual Renewal at Catholicexorcism.org]

Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who fled to thy protection, implored thy help, or sought thy intercession was left unaided. Inspired by this confidence, I fly unto thee, O Virgin of virgins, my Mother. To thee I come; before thee I stand, sinful and sorrowful.

O Mother of the Word Incarnate, despise not my petitions, but in thy mercy hear and answer me. Amen.

O Mary, with this prayer on our lips, we intercede not for ourselves alone but for all souls who long to come to thee and do not know the way — for those who have never been taught to pray, for those whose faith has grown cold, and for the children of this age who have lost the sense of the sacred.

[Source: Traditionally attributed to St. Bernard of Clairvaux (1090–1153), popularized by Fr. Claude Bernard (1588–1641). Found in approved Catholic prayer books; cf. CCC §969 on Mary as mother and intercessor; Vatican II, Lumen Gentium §62.]

O Jesus, through the Immaculate Heart of Mary, I offer You my prayers, works, joys, and sufferings of this day, in union with the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass throughout the world, in reparation for my sins, and for the sins of the whole world.

I offer this day for all the intentions of Your Sacred Heart, for the intentions of the Immaculate Heart of our Mother Mary, for the intentions of my family, friends, relatives, and benefactors, and for the intentions of our Holy Father. Amen.

[Source: Morning Offering (Act of Consecration). Traditional prayer of the Apostleship of Prayer, approved by the Holy See. Pope Pius IX approved the Apostleship of Prayer in 1849. Updated form approved by Pope Francis, 2020.]

Lord God, from whom every family in heaven and on earth takes its name, we pray for all families throughout the world. Strengthen those torn apart by conflict; heal those broken by sin; protect those threatened by poverty, addiction, or loss.

May the grace of the Holy Family — Jesus, Mary, and Joseph — shelter every home. Grant that fathers may lead in holiness, mothers may love with sacrifice, and children may grow in wisdom and grace, as Jesus Himself grew at Nazareth. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.

[Source: Cf. Ephesians 3:14–15: 'I bow my knees before the Father, from whom every family in heaven and on earth is named.' Roman Rite of Blessings, Order for the Blessing of Families; CCC §2204–2206 on the family as domestic church.]

#1 Prayer Before Mass

O Priest of God, (Name), may you be open to receive all grace from the Heavenly Father to offer this Mass as though it were your first Mass, your last Mass, your only Mass.  Amen.

#2 Prayer to Saint Joseph for Priests

O Illustrious Patriarch Saint Joseph, who carried the Infant Jesus in your blessed arms and who, during the space of thirty years, lived in the most intimate familiarity with Him, take under your powerful protection those whom He has clothed with His authority and honored with the dignity of His priesthood, whom He has charged to continue His mission, to preach His Gospel, and to dispense everywhere His graces and blessings. Sustain them in their fatigues and labors; console them in their pains; fortify them in their combats; but above all, keep far from them all the evils of sin.

Obtain for them the humility of Saint John the Baptist, the faith of Saint Peter, the zeal and charity of Saint Paul, the purity of Saint John, and the spirit of prayer and recollection of which you, my dear Saint, are the model. After having been on earth, may they, the faithful dispensers of the Mysteries of your foster Son, Our Lord Jesus Christ, receive in Heaven the rewards promised to pastors according to the Heart of God. Amen. 

[Source: Filas, Francis L., S.J., compiler. Manual of St. Joseph Prayers: Arranged for Congregational or Private Use. Milwaukee: Bruce Publishing Company, 1957.]

#1

O most sweet Jesus, through the merits of Your Sacred Heart, and through the intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary, grant eternal rest to all the souls in Purgatory — especially to those most abandoned, those nearest to heaven, and those most in need of our prayers.

Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. May they rest in peace. Amen.

O God, the Creator and Redeemer of all the faithful, grant to the souls of Your servants who have departed the remission of all their sins, that through pious supplications they may obtain the pardon which they have always desired; Who live and reign world without end. Amen. 

[Source: Traditional Catholic prayer for the Poor Souls in Purgatory, recommended for use during Eucharistic Adoration. Cf. CCC §1030–1032.]

#2

Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. May their souls and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.

O God, the Creator and Redeemer of all the faithful, grant to the souls of Thy servants and handmaids the remission of all their sins, that through pious supplications they may obtain the pardon which they have always desired. Who livest and reignest world without end. Amen. 

[Source: Requiem Aeternam, traditional Roman Rite prayer for the deceased; found in the Liturgy of the Hours and the Order of Christian Funerals. Cf. CCC §1032: 'From the beginning the Church has honored the memory of the dead and offered prayers in suffrage for them.' 2 Maccabees 12:46.]

Almighty and eternal God, who in Christ revealed Thy glory to all the nations, watch over the works of Thy mercy, that Thy Church, spread throughout all the earth, may persevere with steadfast faith in confessing Thy name.

Guard Thy Church from persecution, raise up holy shepherds, convert sinners, and grant that Thy faithful throughout the world may be one in truth and charity, as Thy Son prayed: that they may all be one, even as Thou, Father, art in Him and He in Thee. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen. 

[Source: Adapted from the Collect for the Universal Church, Roman Missal, Good Friday Liturgy (Solemn Intercessions). Cf. John 17:21 (RSV-CE): 'that they may all be one'; CCC §820–822 on the unity of the Church.]

Almighty God, to whom all authority belongs, we pray for all those who govern nations, cities, and communities. Grant them wisdom to seek the common good, justice to protect the innocent, and humility before Thy law.

May they govern not by pride or force alone, but in the spirit of Thy servant Moses, of whom it was written that he was the most humble of all men. May they protect the poor, defend the weak, and remember that they too shall render an account before Thee, the Supreme Judge of all the living and the dead. Through Christ our Lord. Amen. 

[Source: Cf. Romans 13:1–7; 1 Timothy 2:1–2: 'I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for all men, for kings and all who are in high positions'; CCC §2238–2240 on duties toward society; Roman Missal, Prayer for Civil Authorities.]

Lord of the harvest, Thou who alone canst send workers into Thy harvest — we intercede before Thee for holy priests and consecrated religious. Raise up from among Thy people men after Thy own Heart, priests who will offer themselves wholly in the sacrifice of love, and religious who will witness to the Kingdom that surpasses all earthly glory.

Strengthen those who have already consecrated themselves to Thee. Comfort them in moments of desolation. Purify the Church's shepherds, that Thy flock may be well led and never want for the Bread of Life and the Word of Truth. Amen.

[Source: Matthew 9:38 (RSV-CE): 'Pray therefore the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into his harvest.' CCC §1589 on the priest as servant of Christ; CCC §929 on religious life as witness to the Kingdom.]

Lord Jesus, who said: 'Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven' — we intercede before Thee for all those who are poor: the materially destitute, the spiritually impoverished, those broken by illness, rejected by family, or forgotten by the world.

Open the hands of the wealthy to share. Open the hearts of the powerful to justice. Open the doors of the Church to serve. May we never pass by Lazarus at our gate. And may Thy Church, following the preferential option for the poor, be a true servant of those whom Thou lovest with a special love. Amen.

[Source: Matthew 5:3 (RSV-CE); Luke 16:19–31 (Lazarus); CCC §2443–2449 on love for the poor; Compendium of the Social Doctrine of the Church §182–184 on the preferential option for the poor; cf. also Pope Francis, Evangelii Gaudium §186–216.]

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 do thou, O Prince of the heavenly host, by the power of God, cast into hell Satan, and all the evil spirits who prowl about the world seeking the ruin of souls. Amen.

We offer this prayer in intercession for all who are oppressed by the enemy of souls — for those in spiritual warfare, for missionaries in danger, for the persecuted Church, and for those whose faith is under attack.

[Source: Prayer to St. Michael the Archangel composed by Pope Leo XIII in 1886 following a reported vision; originally added to the prayers after Low Mass until the Second Vatican Council. Still in official use. Cf. Jude 9; Revelation 12:7–9; CCC §328–336 on angels.]

Come, O Holy Spirit, come! From Thy bright and blissful home send the rays of light divine.

Come, Father of the poor; come, source of all our store; come, within our bosoms shine.

Thou, of comforters the best; Thou, the soul's most welcome guest; sweet refreshment here below.

In our labor, rest most sweet; grateful coolness in the heat; solace in the midst of woe.

O most blessed Light divine, shine within these hearts of Thine, and our inmost being fill.

Where Thou art not, man hath naught, nothing good in deed or thought, nothing free from taint of ill.

Heal our wounds, our strength renew; on our dryness pour Thy dew; wash the stains of guilt away.

Bend the stubborn heart and will; melt the frozen, warm the chill; guide the steps that go astray.

O Holy Spirit, come! Fill the hearts of Thy faithful and enkindle in them the fire of Thy love. Send forth Thy Spirit and they shall be created, and Thou shalt renew the face of the earth. Amen.

[Source: Veni, Sancte Spiritus (The Golden Sequence), attributed to Stephen Langton (c. 1150–1228); Sequence for Pentecost in the Roman Missal. Cf. also traditional invocation from the Roman Rite: 'Emitte Spiritum tuum et creabuntur…' (Psalm 104:30).]

Take, Lord, and receive all my liberty,
my memory, my understanding, and my entire will,
all I have and possess.
You have given all to me.
To You, O Lord, I return it.
All is Yours; dispose of it wholly according to Your will.
Give me only Your love and Your grace,
for this is sufficient for me.
Amen.

[Source: St. Ignatius of Loyola, Spiritual Exercises, Contemplation to Attain Divine Love, no. 234.]

Make the Sign of the Cross.
Holding the Crucifix, say the Apostles' Creed.
On the first bead, say an Our Father.
Say one Hail Mary on each of the next three beads.
Say the Glory Be
For each of the five decades, announce the Mystery (perhaps followed by a brief reading from Scripture) then say the Our Father.
While fingering each of the ten beads of the decade, next say ten Hail Marys while meditating on the Mystery. Then say a Glory Be.
(After finishing each decade, some say the following prayer requested by the Blessed Virgin Mary at Fatima: O my Jesus, forgive us our sins, save us from the fires of hell; lead all souls to Heaven, especially those who have most need of your mercy.)
After saying the five decades, say the Hail, Holy Queen, followed by this dialogue and prayer:
V. Pray for us, O holy Mother of God.
R. That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ
Let us pray: O God, whose Only Begotten Son, by his life, Death, and Resurrection, has purchased for us the rewards of eternal life, grant, we beseech thee, that while meditating on these mysteries of the most holy Rosary of the Blessed Virgin Mary, we may imitate what they contain and obtain what they promise, through the same Christ our Lord. Amen.

The Joyful Mysteries (Monday and Saturday)

“In the sixth month, the angel Gabriel was sent from God to a town of Galilee called Nazareth, to a virgin betrothed to a man named Joseph, of the house of David, and the virgin’s name was Mary.” - Luke 1:26-27. Fruit of the mystery: Humility

The Visitation
“During those days Mary set out and traveled to the hill country in haste to a town of Judah, where she entered the house of Zechariah and greeted Elizabeth. When Elizabeth heard Mary’s greeting, the infant leaped in her womb, and Elizabeth, filled with the holy Spirit, cried out in a loud voice and said, 'Most blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb.'” - Luke 1:39-42. Fruit of the mystery: Love of Neighbor

The Nativity
“In those days a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that the whole world should be enrolled. This was the first enrollment, when Quirinius was governor of Syria. So all went to be enrolled, each to his own town. And Joseph too went up from Galilee from the town of Nazareth to Judea, to the city of David that is called Bethlehem, because he was of the house and family of David, to be enrolled with Mary, his betrothed, who was with child. While they were there, the time came for her to have her child, and she gave birth to her firstborn son. She wrapped him in swaddling clothes and laid him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn.” - Luke 2:1-7. Fruit of the mystery: Poverty

The Presentation in the Temple
“When eight days were completed for his circumcision, he was named Jesus, the name given him by the angel before he was conceived in the womb. When the days were completed for their purification according to the law of Moses, they took him up to Jerusalem to present him to the Lord, just as it is written in the law of the Lord, 'Every male that opens the womb shall be consecrated to the Lord,' and to offer the sacrifice of 'a pair of turtledoves or two young pigeons,' in accordance with the dictate in the law of the Lord.” - Luke 2:21-24. Fruit of the mystery: Purity of Heart and Body

The Finding in the Temple
“Each year his parents went to Jerusalem for the feast of Passover, and when he was twelve years old, they went up according to festival custom. After they had completed its days, as they were returning, the boy Jesus remained behind in Jerusalem, but his parents did not know it. Thinking that he was in the caravan, they journeyed for a day and looked for him among their relatives and acquaintances, but not finding him, they returned to Jerusalem to look for him. After three days they found him in the temple, sitting in the midst of the teachers, listening to them and asking them questions, and all who heard him were astounded at his understanding and his answers.” - Luke 2:41-47. Fruit of the mystery: Devotion to Jesus

Sorrowful Mysteries (Tuesdays, Fridays, and, during the season of Lent, on Sundays)

The Agony in the Garden
“Then Jesus came with them to a place called Gethsemane, and he said to his disciples, 'Sit here while I go over there and pray.' He took along Peter and the two sons of Zebedee, and began to feel sorrow and distress. Then he said to them, 'My soul is sorrowful even to death. Remain here and keep watch with me.' He advanced a little and fell prostrate in prayer, saying, 'My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass from me; yet, not as I will, but as you will.'” - Matthew 26:36-39. Fruit of the mystery: Obedience to God’s Will

The Scourging at the Pillar
“Then he released Barabbas to them, but after he had Jesus scourged, he handed him over to be crucified.” - Matthew 27:26. Fruit of the mystery: Mortification

The Crowning with Thorns
“Then the soldiers of the governor took Jesus inside the praetorium and gathered the whole cohort around him. They stripped off his clothes and threw a scarlet military cloak about him. Weaving a crown out of thorns, they placed it on his head, and a reed in his right hand. And kneeling before him, they mocked him, saying, 'Hail, King of the Jews!'” - Matthew 27:27-29.  Fruit of the mystery: Courage

The Carrying of the Cross
“They pressed into service a passer-by, Simon, a Cyrenian, who was coming in from the country, the father of Alexander and Rufus, to carry his cross. They brought him to the place of Golgotha (which is translated Place of the Skull).” - Mark 15:21-22. Fruit of the mystery: Patience

The Crucifixion and Death
“When they came to the place called the Skull, they crucified him and the criminals there, one on his right, the other on his left. [Then Jesus said, 'Father, forgive them, they know not what they do.'] They divided his garments by casting lots. The people stood by and watched; the rulers, meanwhile, sneered at him and said, 'He saved others, let him save himself if he is the chosen one, the Messiah of God.' Even the soldiers jeered at him. As they approached to offer him wine they called out, 'If you are King of the Jews, save yourself.' Above him there was an inscription that read, 'This is the King of the Jews.' Now one of the criminals hanging there reviled Jesus, saying, 'Are you not the Messiah? Save yourself and us.' The other, however, rebuking him, said in reply, 'Have you no fear of God, for you are subject to the same condemnation? And indeed, we have been condemned justly, for the sentence we received corresponds to our crimes, but this man has done nothing criminal.' Then he said, 'Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom.' He replied to him, 'Amen, I say to you, today you will be with me in Paradise.' "It was now about noon and darkness came over the whole land until three in the afternoon because of an eclipse of the sun. Then the veil of the temple was torn down the middle. Jesus cried out in a loud voice, 'Father, into your hands I commend my spirit'; and when he had said this he breathed his last.” - Luke 23:33-46. Fruit of the mystery: Sorrow for our Sins

Glorious Mysteries (Wednesdays and, outside the seasons of Advent and Lent, on Sundays)

The Resurrection
“But at daybreak on the first day of the week they took the spices they had prepared and went to the tomb. They found the stone rolled away from the tomb; but when they entered, they did not find the body of the Lord Jesus. While they were puzzling over this, behold, two men in dazzling garments appeared to them. They were terrified and bowed their faces to the ground. They said to them, 'Why do you seek the living one among the dead? He is not here, but he has been raised.'” - Luke 24:1-5. Fruit of the mystery: Faith

The Ascension
“So then the Lord Jesus, after he spoke to them, was taken up into heaven and took his seat at the right hand of God.” - Mark 16:19. Fruit of the mystery: Hope

The Descent of the Holy Spirit
“When the time for Pentecost was fulfilled, they were all in one place together. And suddenly there came from the sky a noise like a strong driving wind, and it filled the entire house in which they were. Then there appeared to them tongues as of fire, which parted and came to rest on each one of them. And they were all filled with the holy Spirit and began to speak in different tongues, as the Spirit enabled them to proclaim.” - Acts 2:1-4. Fruit of the mystery: Wisdom

The Assumption
“Behold, from now on will all ages call me blessed. The Mighty One has done great things for me, and holy is his name.” - Luke 1:48-49. Fruit of the mystery: Devotion to Mary

The Coronation of Mary
“A great sign appeared in the sky, a woman clothed with the sun, with the moon under her feet, and on her head a crown of twelve stars.” - Revelation 12:1. Fruit of the mystery: Grace of a happy death

Luminous Mysteries (Thursdays)

The Baptism of Christ in the Jordan
“After Jesus was baptized, he came up from the water and behold, the heavens were opened [for him], and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove [and] coming upon him. And a voice came from the heavens, saying, 'This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased.'” - Matthew 3:16-17. Fruit of the mystery: Openness to the Holy Spirit

The Wedding Feast at Cana
“On the third day there was a wedding in Cana in Galilee, and the mother of Jesus was there. Jesus and his disciples were also invited to the wedding. When the wine ran short, the mother of Jesus said to him, 'They have no wine.' [And] Jesus said to her, 'Woman, how does your concern affect me? My hour has not yet come.' His mother said to the servers, 'Do whatever he tells you.'” - John 2:1-5. Fruit of the mystery: To Jesus through Mary

Jesus' Proclamation of the Coming of the Kingdom of God
'This is the time of fulfillment. The kingdom of God is at hand. Repent, and believe in the gospel.'” - Mark 1:15. Fruit of the mystery: Conversion

The Transfiguration
“After six days Jesus took Peter, James, and John his brother, and led them up a high mountain by themselves. And he was transfigured before them; his face shone like the sun and his clothes became white as light.” - Matthew 17:1-2. Fruit of the mystery: Desire for holiness

The Institution of the Eucharist
“While they were eating, Jesus took bread, said the blessing, broke it, and giving it to his disciples said, 'Take and eat; this is my body.'” - Matthew 26:26. Fruit of the mystery: Adoration

[Source: Composite Catholic devotion formed from Scripture, early Christian liturgy, and medieval Dominican tradition, later standardized by the Catholic Church.]