glorious mystery
Announce: “The First Glorious Mystery – The Resurrection of Jesus"
Meditate upon:
The body of Jesus is taken down from the cross and placed in the tomb.
His soul descends into the realm of the dead to announce to the Just the tidings of their redemption.
On the third day Jesus rises from the dead, glorious and immortal.
The earth quakes as the angel rolls back the stone.
The holy women coming to anoint the body of Jesus are amazed and frightened to find the tomb open.
An angel calms their fears: “He is not here. He has risen as He said.”
Jesus appears to Mary Magdalen and Peter and two disciples on the way to Emmaus.
That evening He appears to the apostles behind locked doors: “Peace be with you. Do not be afraid.”
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2. Say ten Hail Marys while meditating on the Mystery.
3. Say the 'Glory Be'
4. Say this prayer: O my loving Jesus, forgive us our sins; save us from the fire of hell. Bring all souls to Heaven especially those most in need of your mercy.
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Announce: “The Second Glorious Mystery – The Ascension of Our Lord into Heaven”
Meditate upon:
Jesus remains on earth forty days after His Resurrection.
He commissions the apostles to preach the gospel to every creature, and promises to be with them forever.
He will not leave them orphans, but will send the Holy Spirit to enlighten and strengthen them.
Jesus proceeds to Mt. Olivet accompanied by His Mother and the apostles and disciples.
Extending His pierced hands over all in a last blessing, He ascends into heaven.
The wounds in His glorified body are an endless plea before the Father on our behalf.
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2. Say ten Hail Marys while meditating on the Mystery.
3. Say the 'Glory Be'
4. Say this prayer: O my loving Jesus, forgive us our sins; save us from the fire of hell. Bring all souls to Heaven especially those most in need of your mercy.
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Announce: “The Third Glorious Mystery – The Holy Spirit comes upon Mary and the Apostles"
Meditate upon:
The apostles are gathered in the upper room and they are persevering in prayer with Mary the Mother of Jesus. A sound comes from heaven like the rush of a mighty wind, and it fills the whole house. The Holy Spirit descends on each of them in the form of tongues of fire.
Filled with the Gifts of the Holy Spirit, they are enlightened and strengthened to spread the Gospel.
Having lost all fear of the Jewish leaders, the apostles boldly preach Christ crucified.
The multitudes are confounded because every man hears them speak in his own tongue.
That first day Peter goes forth to preach and baptizes three thousand.
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2. Say ten Hail Marys while meditating on the Mystery.
3. Say the 'Glory Be'
4. Say this prayer: O my loving Jesus, forgive us our sins; save us from the fire of hell. Bring all souls to Heaven especially those most in need of your mercy.
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Announce: “The Fourth Glorious Mystery – The Assumption of Mary”
Meditate upon:
After the apostles have dispersed, the Blessed Mother goes to live with John, the beloved disciple.
Mary lives many years on earth after the death of Christ.
She is a source of comfort, consolation and strength to the apostles.
Mary dies, not of bodily infirmity, but is wholly overcome in a rapture of divine love.
Her body as well as her soul is taken up into heaven.
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2. Say ten Hail Marys while meditating on the Mystery.
3. Say the 'Glory Be'
4. Say this prayer: O my loving Jesus, forgive us our sins; save us from the fire of hell. Bring all souls to Heaven especially those most in need of your mercy.
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Announce: “The Fifth Glorious Mystery – The Coronation of Mary as Queen of Heaven and Earth”
Meditate upon:
As Mary enters heaven, the entire court of heaven greets with joy this masterpiece of God’s creation.
Mary is crowned by her divine Son as Queen of heaven and earth.
More than we can ever know the Hearts of Jesus and Mary overflow with joy at this reunion.
Even the angels hail Mary as their Queen.
Mary shares so fully in the glory of Christ because she shared so fully in His suffering.
Only in heaven will we see how central is the role of Mary in the divine plan of redemption.
The angels and saints longed for the coming of her whose heel crushes the head of the serpent.
Mary pleads our cause as a most powerful Queen and a most merciful and loving Mother.
A great sign appeared in heaven; a woman clothed with the sun, the moon under her feet, and on her head a crown of twelve stars.
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2. Say ten Hail Marys while meditating on the Mystery.
3. Say the 'Glory Be'
4. Say this prayer: O my loving Jesus, forgive us our sins; save us from the fire of hell. Bring all souls to Heaven especially those most in need of your mercy.
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