Meditations on the Joyful Mysteries First Joyful Mystery: The Annunciation to Mary Luke 1:28, 31, 38. The Angel Gabriel said to Mary: “Hail, full of grace, the Lord is with you. Blessed are you among women…You shall conceive and bear a son, and you shall call his name Jesus… Mary answered, “Behold the handmaid of … Read More
Meditations on the Sorrowful Mysteries First Sorrowful Mystery: The Agony in the Garden Luke 22:42-44. Kneeling down, He began to pray, “Father if it be your will, take this cup from me, yet not my will but yours be done”…In His anguish he prayed even more intensely, and his sweat became like drops of blood falling … Read More
THE GLORIOUS MYSTERIES (Wednesdays and Sundays) The Glorious Mysteries reveal the mediation of the great Virgin, still more abundant in fruitfulness. She rejoices in heart over the glory of her Son triumphant over death, and follows Him with a mother’s love in His Ascension to His eternal kingdom; but, though worthy of Heaven, she abides … Read More
First Luminous Mystery: The Baptism of Jesus Matthew 3:13-17. Then Jesus came from Galilee to the Jordan to be baptized by John. But John tried to deter him, saying, “I need to be baptized by you, and do you come to me?” Jesus replied, “Let it be so now; it is proper for us … Read More