Scripture & the Rosary:
New Testament Mysteries,
Old Testament Parallels

Looking at both the Old and New Testaments, this in-depth examination of the biblical foundations of the Mysteries of the Rosary is one of our most popular Catholic Bible studies. Written by Jennifer McGaw Phelps and Tami Palladino, Scripture & the Rosary: New Testament Mysteries, Old Testament Parallels contains 26 lessons and has been granted an imprimatur from the Most Reverend Richard E. Pates, bishop emeritus of the Diocese of Des Moines. Color photographs of stained glass windows depict the original 15 Mysteries of the Rosary.

The printed study has been converted to a digital version; the first six lessons can be viewed free on our website year-round. Five lessons covering the Glorious Mysteries can be downloaded until Pentecost Sunday, May 19, 2024. Lessons on the Luminous, Joyful, and Sorrowful Mysteries will be made available during the appropriate seasons throughout the liturgical year.

pray the Rosary
We invite you to pray the Rosary along with Turning to God’s Word co-founder Tami Palladino and her daughter Anne Marie. Their videos are available on the online study pages for Lessons 7 through 26, and the Rosary prayers as well as the videos for all 20 mysteries are accessible year-round at how to pray the Rosary. Click on the diagram (right), to watch Tami and Anne Marie’s how-to video to learn more about praying the Rosary and to access the Rosary prayers.

Rosarium Virginis Mariae (Lessons 1–3)
The beginning three lessons in our Rosary study cover Rosarium Virginis Mariae, Pope St. John Paul II’s apostolic letter written in 2002 to introduce the Luminous Mysteries. Check out the online study pages for additional commentary and links related to Scripture & the Rosary: New Testament Mysteries, Old Testament Parallels—Lessons 1 through 3.

Lesson 1 Contemplating Christ with Mary
Lesson 2 The Rosary: A Compendium of the Gospel
Lesson 3 Assimilating the Mystery of Christ

The Creed (Lessons 4–6)
Lessons 4–6 cover the Apostles’ Creed, prayed at the start of the Rosary—”God the Father,” “God’s Only Son,” and “The Holy Spirit.” Check out the online study pages for additional commentary and links related to Scripture & the Rosary: New Testament Mysteries, Old Testament Parallels—Lessons 4 through 6.

Lesson 4 God the Father: Creation & Faith
Lesson 5 God’s Only Son: Redemption & Hope
Lesson 6 The Holy Spirit: Sanctification & Love

The Glorious Mysteries  (Lessons17–21)
A digital version of Lessons 17–21 covering the Glorious Mysteries of the Rosary and their related online study pages will remain posted until Pentecost Sunday on May 19, 2024. Check the online study pages for additional commentary and links related to Scripture & the Rosary: New Testament Mysteries, Old Testament Parallels—Lessons 17 through 21.

Lesson 17 They Went to the Tomb When the Sun Had Risen
Lesson 18 Why Do You Stand Looking into Heaven?
Lesson 19 A Sound Came from Heaven Like the Rush of a Mighty Wind
Lesson 20 I Go to Prepare a Place for You
Lesson 21 A Woman Clothed with the Sun

The Joyful, Sorrowful & Luminous Mysteries (Lessons 7–16 and 22–26)
Digital lessons covering the remaining Mysteries of the Rosary will be made available free on this website on a rotating basis throughout the liturgical year.

Lesson 7 The Angel Gabriel Was Sent to a Virgin
Lesson 8 Mary Arose & Went with Haste
Lesson 9 A Decree Went Out from Caesar
Lesson 10 A Light for Revelation to the Gentiles
Lesson 11 All Who Heard Him Were Amazed

Lesson 12 He Began to Be Sorrowful
Lesson 13 Pilate Took Jesus & Scourged Him
Lesson 14 Here Is the Man!
Lesson 15 He Went Out, Bearing His Own Cross
Lesson 16 There They Crucified Him

Lesson 22 He Saw the Spirit of God  Descending
Lesson 23 You Have Kept the Good Wine Until Now
Lesson 24 Blessed Are the Poor in Spirit
Lesson 25 This Is My Son, My Chosen; Listen to Him!
Lesson 26 Take, Eat; This Is My Body

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