The events covered under the sorrowful mysteries are those that led to the suffering and death of Jesus Christ.
Catholic adherents pray the sorrowful mysteries on Tuesdays and Fridays.
Features of the Sorrowful Mysteries:
The Agony of Jesus Christ in the Garden Gethsemane
-Jesus Christ tells His disciples that His soul is overwhelmed with sorrow because He knows He’s going to die.
The Scourging of Jesus Christ
-Jesus Christ is flogged with whips multiple times.
Jesus is Crowned with Thorns
-Jesus is crowned the king of the Jews with thorns.
The Carrying of the Cross
-The son of God is forced to carry the cross that will be used during His crucifixion.
The Crucifixion
-Jesus Christ is nailed to the cross and dies from his injuries.
There are four sets of mysteries for a total of 20 mysteries. —Source: Catholicism Website