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Luminous Mystery of the Rosary

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The Baptism in the Jordan

1st Luminous Mystery

John is baptizing in the Jordan proclaiming a baptism of repentance.
"I am the voice of one crying in the desert, make straight the way of the Lord."
"One mightier than I is coming after me."
"I have baptized you with water, He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit."
Seeing Jesus, John exclaims: "Behold the Lamb of God."
After Jesus' baptism a voice from Heaven: "This is my beloved Son in whom I am well pleased."
The Spirit descends upon Jesus in the form of a dove.
In this heavenly manifestation is instituted the sacrament of baptism.
The divine Trinity is manifested: the voice of the Father is heard as the Spirit descends upon the Son.
Filled with the Holy Spirit, Jesus was led by the Spirit into the desert for 40 days.

The Wedding at Cana

2nd Luminous Mystery

Jesus, His Mother and disciples were invited to a wedding in Cana.
During the wedding feast the wine ran short.
Mary turned to Jesus: "They have no wine."
Jesus replied: "What would you have me do? My hour has not yet come."
Mary said to the waiters: "Do whatever he tells you."
There were six stone water jars, each holding fifteen to twenty gallons.
Jesus bids the waiters to fill the jars with water, and then draw some out and take it to the chief steward.
The chief steward said to the groom: "Every man serves the good wine first... but you have saved the good wine until now."
At Mary's request, Jesus worked His first miracle.
By His presence, Christian marriage was raised to the dignity of a Sacrament.

The Proclamation of the Kingdom

3rd Luminous Mystery

"Repent, for the kingdom of God is at hand."
"My kingdom is not of this world."
"Unless a man be born again of water and the Spirit, he cannot enter the kingdom of heaven."
"Whoever does not accept the kingdom of God as a little child will not enter into it."
"I have come to call sinners, not the just."
"Love your enemies, pray for those who persecute you."
"Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven."
"Blessed are they who hunger and thirst for justice, for they shall be satisfied."
"Blessed are they who suffer persecution for justice' sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven."
"You are Peter, and upon this rock I will build My church... I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven."

The Transfiguration

4th Luminous Mystery

Jesus took Peter, James and John up a high mountain to pray.
Jesus was transfigured before them.
"His face became as dazzling as the sun, his clothes as radiant as light."
This was to fortify their faith to withstand the coming tragedy of the Passion.
Jesus foresaw the 'scandal of the cross,' and prepared them for it by this manifestation of His glory.
Moses and Elias (representing the Law and the prophets of the Old Testament) were conversing with Jesus about His passion.
"Do not think I have come to destroy the Law or the Prophets... but to fulfill them."
From a cloud came a voice: "This is my beloved Son, listen to Him."
Jesus admonishes them not to tell the vision to anyone until the Son of Man rises from the dead.
We too will behold the transfigured Jesus on the Last Day.

The Institution of the Eucharist

5th Luminous Mystery

I have eagerly desired to eat this Passover with you before I suffer.
Jesus took bread, blessed it: "Take and eat, this is My Body."
Taking the wine: "This cup is the new covenant in my Blood, shed for you."
At that eucharistic meal, Jesus celebrated the first Mass.
At every Mass the sacrifice of Calvary is made present.
At the Last Supper Jesus instituted the sacrament of Holy Orders to perpetuate this sacrifice.
"Whoever eats my flesh and drinks my blood remains in me and I in him."
The Eucharist is a sacrifice inasmuch as it is offered up, and a sacrament inasmuch as it is received.
In the Mass we offer ourselves to God, and God gives himself to us.
The Mass will be fruitful in the measure of our surrender to the Father.

Joyful Mystery of the Rosary

Monday & Saturday
  1. The Annunciation of the Lord to Mary
    Mary is chosen to be the mother of Jesus.
  2. The Visitation of Mary to Elizabeth
    Elizabeth recognizes Mary as the mother of our Lord.
  3. The Nativity of our Lord Jesus Christ
    Jesus is born and laid in a manger.
  4. The Presentation of our Lord
    Jesus is presented in the Temple of Jerusalem.
  5. Finding Jesus in the Temple at age 12
    Jesus is found discussing God's laws in the temple.

Sorrowful Mystery of the Rosary

Tuesday & Friday
  1. The Agony of Jesus in the Garden
    Jesus prays when confronted with the sins of the world.
  2. The Scourging at the Pillar
    Jesus is whipped before His execution.
  3. Jesus is Crowned with Thorns
    Jesus is mocked with a painful crown of thorns.
  4. Jesus Carried the Cross
    Jesus carries the weight of our sins to His crucifixion.
  5. The Crucifixion of our Lord
    Jesus Christ dies to save all mankind.

Glorious Mystery of the Rosary

Wednesday & Sunday
  1. The Resurrection of Jesus Christ
    Jesus rises triumphant over death.
  2. The Ascension of Jesus to Heaven
    As Jesus ascends, He gives us a special task.
  3. The Descent of the Holy Ghost
    At Pentecost the Church is born.
  4. The Assumption of Mary into Heaven
    The Virgin Mary is gloriously assumed into heaven.
  5. Mary is Crowned as Queen of Heaven and Earth
    Mary is honored above all creatures.

Luminous Mystery of the Rosary

Thursday
  1. The Baptism in the Jordan
    God proclaims Jesus is His Son.
  2. The Wedding at Cana
    Jesus performs a surprising miracle at a wedding.
  3. The Proclamation of the Kingdom
    Jesus calls us to do something important.
  4. The Transfiguration
    Jesus is gloriously transformed.
  5. The Institution of the Eucharist
    Jesus shares His Body and Blood for our salvation.

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