Praying the Rosary with Scripture

In a post a while back, I talked about ways Catholics can become more familiar with Sacred Scripture. One of the ones I mentioned was to pray the Rosary with Scripture, by using a relevant passage to help you reflect on the mystery at hand. I was asked about a source for Old and New Testament passages other than the obvious gospel ones, and, as I can't find one, I'm going to make one myself.

Epic Combo

I will keep coming back to this and updating as I think of more.

The Joyful Mysteries:

1. The Annunciation:
• Lk 1:26-38
• Mt 1
• Gen 3:15- The so-called "protoevangelium", or "first gospel". More on Adam and Eve/ Jesus and Mary here.
• Is 7:10-17
• 2 Sam 7:12-16- parallels with what the angel Gabriel says to Mary, also various psalms.
2. The Visitation:
• Lk 1:39-56
• Parallels between 2 Sam 6:2-14 and Lk 1:39-46,56, revealing Mary as the Ark of the New Covenant.
• Parallels between the Magnificat (Lk 1:46-55), Mary's great song of praise, and Hannah's song in 1 Sam 2:1-10
3. The Birth of Our Lord:
• Lk 2:1-21
• Mt 1-2, parallels with the birth of Moses (Ex 1-2)- Jesus as the new Moses.
• Many prophecies of Jesus' birth.
4. The Presentation of Jesus in the Temple:
• Lk 2:21-40
• Lev 12 for the details of purification of the mother, which Mary performed
• Ex 13:2- all first-borns belong to the Lord
• 1 Sam 1
• Lk 1:67-75- the naming of John is followed by Zechariah's prophecy, as the prophecy of Simeon is followed by the presentation of Jesus in Lk 2:21-40
• The full significance of this mystery is often not well understood, follow the link for a good explanation.
5. The Finding of the Child Jesus in the Temple:
• Lk 2:41-52
• I can't think of other verses, but the significance of this mystery is also not always obvious. Read a good reflection here on the foreshadowing of the Passion in the Joyful Mysteries.

If you think of any more, or find this helpful, let me know!


The Luminous Mysteries:

1. The Baptism of Our Lord in the Jordan:
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2. The Wedding at Cana:
3. The Proclamation of the Kingdom of Heave/ Sermon on the Mount:
4. The Transfiguration of Our Lord:
5. The Institution of the Blessed Eucharist:

The Sorrowful Mysteries:

1. The Agony of Our Lord in the Garden:
2. The Scourging of Our Lord at the Pillar:
3. The Crowning of Thorns:
4. The Carrying of the Cross:
5. The Crucifixion and Death of Our Lord:

The Glorious Mysteries:

1. The Resurrection of Our Lord:
• Very detailed Resurrection stuff here.
2. The Ascension of Our Lord into Heaven:
• Psalm 68:18 - He will ascend into heaven - Mark 16:19; Luke 24:51; John 20:17; Acts 1:9
3. The Descent of the Holy Spirit on the Apostles:
4. The Assumption of Our Lady into Heaven:
5. The Coronation of Our Lady as Queen of Heaven: