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THE ROSARY.

prayed in the garden of Olivet, and sweated blood.

In the second sorrowful mystery we consider how our Lord Jesus Christ was cruelly scourged in Pilate's house, and had countless blows laid on Him.

In the third sorrowful mystery we consider how our Lord Jesus Christ was crowned with sharp thorns.

In the fourth sorrowful mystery we consider how Jesus was condemned to die, and carried the heavy cross on His shoulders.

In the fifth sorrowful mystery we consider how, when Jesus came to Calvary, He was stripped of His garments and nailed to the cross, whereon He died before His sorrowing Mother's eyes.

3. The Glorious Mysteries.

In the first glorious mystery we consider how Jesus rose glorious the third day after His death, never more to die.

In the second glorious mystery we consider how Jesus, the fortieth day after His resurrection, ascended into heaven, in the presence of His Mother and of His disciples.