The Baptism of Jesus. My Christian mission is launched in Church .. but it takes place in the world. Ponder the call of the first disciples (see Matthew 4:18-22; Mark 1:16-20; Luke 5:1-11; John 1:35-51). The kingdom of God is at hand. (Matthew 3:16-17) Meditate on John's humility as he proclaimed that Jesus ranked ahead of him because He was before him.27. On Thursday: LUMINOUS MYSTERIES Sign of the Cross: In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, Amen. The following story will help your meditations on the Rosary as you keep it in mind as you pray the Rosary prayers. he blasphemeth. Reflect on John's God-guided testimony that Jesus is the Son of God.30. Here is another workshop of conversion. Have you had any mountain top spiritual experiences? Deeply ponder Jesus' words. But according to the spirit, the disciples saw for a short time a brightness more intense: that of the divine glory of Jesus” (Pope Benedict XVI, Angelus, 2011). Ponder this great truth and great mystery12. Why do you think the accounts differ? As they were coming down from the mountain, Jesus charged them, “Do not tell the vision to anyone until the Son of Man has been raised from the dead.”, 5th Luminous Mystery - The Institution of the Eucharist, Virtual Rosary - The Luminous Mysteries (Thursdays), Praying the Rosary - The Fifth Luminous Mystery. After celebrating the Last Supper with His apostles, Jesus goes to the Garden of Gethsemane and prays before being arrested. And he went forth again to the sea side; and all the multitude came to him, and he taught them. The following Luminous Mystery Rosary meditations are ideas of intentions you can pray for your spouse, your children, yourself, priests, the Church, and the world. John agreed and baptized Jesus. “To become a child in relation to God is the condition for entering the kingdom. How did it change your relationship with God?3. Did others hear the voice from Heaven or see the dove? Imagine their conversation with Jesus. The Apostles’ Creed (Prayed on the Crucifix) I believe in God, the Father almighty, Creator of heaven and earth, von Hildebrand). Do this, as often as you drink it, in remembrance of me.” For as often as you eat this bread and drink the cup, you proclaim the death of the Lord until he comes. Ponder the Transfiguration's location on a high mountain. It is the right thing to do. Mark 1:15) and forgives the sins of all who draw near to him in humble trust (cf. Meditate on John's trust and obedience.12. “Drink from it, all of you; for this is My Blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins.” Reflect carefully on every word.9. and a very fitting conclusion to this new set of Rosary mysteries. She knew the situation of the wedding hosts even though she was only a guest. (cf. Every moment that you live, He is breathing into you the divine power of the Holy Spirit as He sends you forth into a world of sin, and every time you get hurt, He asks you to reveal His light by forgiving the sinners and doing good to them in His name. Water is necessary for life; similarly, baptism is necessary for eternal life. Why did Jesus take only the three of them up the mountain? During the meal Jesus said, "Amen I say to you, that one of you is about to betray me. or do I focus on my spouse’s falts? Jesus took them with Him. But that you may know that the Son of man hath power on earth to forgive sins, (he saith to the sick of the palsy,) I say to thee: Arise, take up thy bed, and go into thy house. Points to Ponder1. “His disciples began to believe in him” based on this miracle. The heavens were opened. That we have the strength to live our faith even when others may persecute us for it. Christ announced his ministry in the Temple, then began it in Cana. How much time do you take to be alone with Jesus, set apart with Him?4. How do you testify to Jesus?10. They are a meditation on the ministry and teaching years of the life of Jesus. What is significant about this?7. The Baptism of the Lord. 98% of … Mary said to the servants what she always says: “Do whatever He tells you.” That is Mary's primary message, for she always directs our attention to her Son. That we rejoice that God so loved us that he humbled himself to be like one of us, That we take Jesus’ words as God’s Truth and not just “good advice” of a scholar, That we make an effort to have a personal relationship with God since God tries to have a personal relationship with us through His son, Jesus Christ, Mercy on those who do not listen to Jesus' teachings, That we make time for Jesus to show himself to us in his glory through prayer and adoration, That we make an effort to eliminate distractions in our lives that prevent us from truly experiencing God’s grace, Oh Lord, transfigure us through the Sacrament of Reconciliation into shining beings of your grace, That we take the time to examine our conscious and see what areas of our lives need to be transfigured from sin to grace, That we honor Jesus with every word, thought, and action, That we not fear God’s awesome power, but take comfort in His awesome capacity to love, That we can look beyond what we can see and feel and have faith in the true presence of Christ in the Eucharist, That we find comfort that Jesus is physically present with us today in the Eucharist, That we are properly prepared to receive the Eucharist by avoiding mortal sin and receiving Confession regularly, Forgiveness for those who receive the Eucharist with mortal sins on their souls, That we look to the Eucharist for spiritual strength to endure life’s challenges, That we place all our faith that living by Jesus' teachings will lead us to his heavenly kingdom, Forgiveness for those who do not attend Mass without good reason on Sundays or holy days of obligation, That we take the time to pray earnestly all through Mass, especially after receiving the Lord during Communion, For priests, that they internalize the faith that they profess and teach the truth of Jesus Christ, That we make time to be with Jesus through Eucharistic Adoration. What does the title “Beloved Son” tell us about Jesus?20. The number six might symbolize the fullness of creation, for God created the world in six days. Reflect on Peter's chatter. He won’t on the cross. His march to the Cross will begin. Meditate on how God is extravagant in His answers to our prayers, how He is lavish with us, and how He goes above and beyond our needs.15. Many scholars use these texts to show how Mary is our Coremptrix who merits subordinately with Jesus the graces of our redemption and then distributes those graces as Mediatrix and prays for us as our Advocate.8. Do you take up your cross and follow Jesus each day? Who but God alone can forgive sins?” Jesus immediately knew in his mind what they were thinking to themselves, so he said, “Why are you thinking such things in your hearts? What does it mean to be baptized with the Holy Spirit?29. When meditating on The Transfiguration of Jesus it may be helpful to look at a picture of this event or listen to some uplifting music. The Institution of the Eucharist is the greatest gift Jesus left you - a gift that will help you lead a holy and peace filled life. What kind of atmosphere did this prediction create? The Greek verb for “am well pleased” eudokeo can also mean “delighted.” Meditate on the truth that because of Jesus, we can be the beloved children of God with whom He is well pleased and even delighted.21. The Luminous Mysteries The Baptism of Jesus in the River Jordan: That all baptized Christians will be open to the Holy Spirit and bear witness to the sanctity of life. Has there ever been a time when God seemed to delay in answering your prayers or a time when He didn't seem to answer them at all? Ponder the Baptism as an epiphany, a revelation of God, and a portrait of the Trinity.22. Paul reminds his readers, “For as often as you eat this bread and drink the cup, you proclaim the Lord' death until He comes.” Carefully read and consider Paul's words.14. 21), Jesus came from Galilee to John at the Jordan to be baptized by him…. Recently in my own rosary devotional practice, I have tied an intention to each mystery of the rosary, as a way to pray intently for certain people or groups of people. Mary risked a lot because she had faith in God’s goodness. Which Jesus presently knowing in his spirit, that they so thought within themselves, saith to them: Why think you these things in your hearts? “In this way to fulfill all righteousness...” The Navarre Bible commentary notes, “'Righteousness (or 'justice') has a very deep meaning in the Bible; it refers to the plan which God, in His infinite goodness and wisdom, has marked out for man's salvation. The Five Luminous Mysteries are traditionally prayed on Thursdays: See all the prayers of the Rosary. How does it affect the way in which you receive Jesus in Holy Communion and experience the great gift of the Eucharist?9. Also, use them as a springboard to create your own meditations on the Luminous Mysteries. “Christ’s Transfiguration aims at strengthening the apostles’ faith in anticipation of his passion: The ascent on the high mountain prepares for the ascent to Calvary” (Catechism, 568). I’m given Christ. Why and how was he preaching? And when he had said this, he breathed on them and said to them, "Receive the Holy Spirit. If I, therefore, the master and teacher, have washed your feet, you ought to wash one another’s feet. You may use them as they are written or adapt them as you wish. Reflect on Jesus' announcement that the kingdom of God is at hand (see Matthew 4:12-17; Mark 1:14-15; Luke 4:16-30). As the Bible states, Jesus first miracle "manifested his glory, and his disciples believed in him." Jesus came from Galilee specifically to be baptized by John. In any case, reflect on God's perfect timing.2. If you wish, I will make three tents here, one for you, one for Moses, and one for Elijah.” While he was still speaking, behold, a bright cloud cast a shadow over them, then from the cloud came a voice that said, “This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased; listen to him.” When the disciples heard this, they fell prostrate and were very much afraid. And behold, Moses and Elijah appeared to them, conversing with him. The light seemed to be coming from Jesus' very depths. Why?18. In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. (Pope John Paul II, The Rosary of the Virgin Mary, para. The Eucharist is the encounter with Christ par excellence. Jesus' clothes became dazzling white. He merely commanded the servants to fill the jars with water.16. 1 / 3. John humbly tried to prevent Jesus from being baptized. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. INTENTIONS. Jesus told the disciples not to say anything about their experience until after the Resurrection. Dominican Friars Live. A voice came from the heavens, saying, “This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased.” (Matt. It isn't enough to be baptized you must also live out your baptismal promises. Whose sins you shall forgive, they are forgiven them; and whose sins you shall retain, they are retained.". Some fathers and scholars point to different ways of reckoning time. Mark 1,11 Thou art my beloved Son, in thee I am well pleased. Think about Moses and Elijah. Do you ever share in nonverbal conversation with Jesus? It stands for modernity, and modernity supports liberation and freedom. How does that trust affect your life? Video: Luminous Mysteries of the Dominican Rosary with Saint John Paul II. When speaking of the truths of Jesus, the Nicene Creed states the phrase, "of whose kingdom there shall be no end". Why or why not?2. ... Jesus said to them, … 1st Luminous Mystery -Baptism of Jesus It happened in those days that Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee and was baptized in the Jordan by John. Thus we could translate 'fulfill all righteousness' as; 'fulfill everything laid down by God'. (FRUIT: WISDOM) Videos 1 We pray that we let the Holy Spirit guide us in our actions. Our desire is to be an instrument of holiness and devotion to this world, drawing all people to God. Application Questions1. The Luminous Mysteries The Baptism of Jesus in the River Jordan: That all baptized Christians will be open to the Holy Spirit and bear witness to the sanctity of life. Fifth Luminous Mystery - The Institution of the EucharistIn thanksgiving to Jesus for humbling Himself to come to us, Body, Blood, Soul and Divinity, under the guise of simple bread and wine. What are my priorities? For an exact scriptural account you can read Mark 14:10-15, Matthew 26:19-30, Meditation: A final mystery of light is the institution of the Eucharist, in which Christ offers his body and blood as food under the signs of bread and wine, and testifies "to the end" his love for humanity (John 13:1), for whose salvation he will offer himself in sacrifice. That we make the time to read the Bible and learn about God’s Kingdom as Jesus taught about it, That we let go of whatever holds us back from following Jesus, That we try every day to live a life of conversion, even if it’s in small steps, "Jesus came into Galilee, preaching the gospel of the kingdom of God, And saying: The time is accomplished, and the kingdom of God is at hand: repent, and believe the gospel." The Transfiguration is the fourth of the new Luminous Mysteries rosary and is a key event in the life of Jesus.It beautifully complements both the Sorrowful and Glorious Mysteries by adding meditations on the Rosary that gave strength to the apostles during Jesus passion and were a foreshadow of Jesus' glory that was soon to come. How has God called you in the past? Eternity broke into time, the divine into the mundane.32. When meditating on the occasion of Jesus first miracle, the Wedding at Cana, you may find it helpful to look at a picture of the event or listen to some uplifting music. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit. How might you improve your preparation?11. In it, he proposed a recommended new set of mysteries to be meditated on when praying the Rosary. The Luminous Mysteries. One must enter the kingdom, that is, become a disciple of Christ, in order to “know its secrets.” “Outside” it, everything remains enigmatic (Catechism, 546). For step-by-step instructions on how to pray the rosary, click here. How is He calling you now? What is your attitude toward the cross and towards trials in your life?13. How does this detail point to an experience that was not a dream but something far out of the ordinary?11. Are you following God's will in your life? Jesus said, “Let it be so now; for it is proper for us in this way to fulfill all righteousness.” Ponder this command over the next few points.7. But Jesus came and touched them, saying, “Rise, and do not be afraid.” 8And when the disciples raised their eyes, they saw no one else but Jesus alone. This was the Shekinah or glory cloud that indicated God's presence. This sermon might be considered the workshop of conversion. Ponder Jesus at prayer. John isn’t afraid to challenge people to change, and so he betters their lives and is remembered by history. Think about the nonverbal conversation that took place between Jesus and Mary.12. 5:21), the heavens open wide and the voice of the Father declares him the beloved Son (cf. They begin with His baptism, and take us on to the Miracle at the wedding at Cana, The Proclaimation of the Kingdom of God, The Transfiguration of the Lord, and finally, to the Last Supper. Luke includes “bookend” days, and Matthew and Mark don't. His mother said to the servants, "Do whatever … Fifth Glorious Mystery - The CoronationThe mother of the king is the queen to whom the people go for mediation. His eyes were always on Jesus, and he moved out of the way so that Jesus could take control.28. Intentions _____ The servants filled six stone water jars that were usually used for ritual purification. The Mysteries of Light' or 'Luminous Mysteries' are now placed between the Joyful and sorrowful mysteries in our recitation of the Rosary on a sequential basis. Meditate on Jesus' power and complete control of the world around Him.19. Jesus, as St. Elizabeth affirmed your mother’s purpose and ministry at the … Mark's word choice suggests that they were “torn apart.” The same Greek word is used in Matthew 27:51, Mark 15:38, and Luke 23:45 to describe the tearing of the Temple curtain when Jesus died. The Second Luminous Mystery: Jesus changes water into wine at the Wedding Feast in Cana at the behest of Mary, His Mother and ours (Jn 2:1-11) To all our readers, Please don't scroll past this. I saw the beauty of who my spouse really is. Then He took the chalice filled with wine and gave it to them saying... "Drink ye all of this. Christ’s whole early life – his words and deeds, his silences and sufferings, indeed his manner of being and speaking – tell us who God is and what he is like (Catechism, 561). Also, there are those (mostly non-Catholics) who deny not only that … How do you accept her message of “Do whatever He tells you” and pass that message along?7. “The whole Trinity appeared: the Father in the voice, the Son in the man, teh Spirit in the shining cloud” (Catechism, 555). For anyone who eats and drinks without discerning the body, eats and drinks judgment on himself. Matthew and Mark's word is used only four times in the Gospels, twice to describe Jesus and twice to describe transformations in His disciples. Possible Intentions: To obtain the grace of complete conversion; To pray for the conversion of poor sinners; To ask for the graces necessary to proclaim the Gospel by our lives; To pray for all those involved in the missions, at home or abroad, as they travel about proclaiming the Good News In your Holy Name we forgive those who have offended us and we pray that you forgive us our sins. He accepted a mystery. You have been invested with the mission of this light! Mary said yes. If I were given a hammer and nails, or a sword, at Mass, the message would be obvious: Build something, or fight. “Moses and Elijah had seen God’s glory on the mountain; the law and teh prophets had announced the Messiah’s sufferings” (Catechism, 555). Meditations on the Luminous Mysteries of the Most Holy Rosary The new Rosary of Light, the Luminous Mysteries is a gift to the faithful from Pope John Paul II in October 2002. When we pray the Holy Rosary, that prayer given to St. Dominic by the Blessed Virgin Mary and passed down to us through the ages, we enter into the mysteries of the Life of Jesus Christ and his Mother. 1st Mystery of Light: The Baptism of the Lord in the Jordan She knew that he would fulfil her request. Second Luminous Mystery - Wedding at CanaThat I may show my love for the Lord by doing as Our Lady instructed the servants to, "Do whatever He tells you.". This about John as our role model. How did Jesus do this? Agony in the Garden. (John 13:1), When he had washed the feet of his disciples and put his garments back on, he reclined at table again and said to them, "Do you realize what I have done for you? How might you apply the teachings of the sermon on the mount and the sermon on the plain to your own life?10. “Jesus freely offered himself for our salvation. Eleven of Christ’s first 12 priests betrayed or abandoned him. Why does God in His omniscience and mystery sometimes delay answering prayers?9. The Luminous Mysteries. January 17, 2021, Holy Rosary (Glorious Mysteries) | Comment: True Devotion. On October 16, 2002, Pope St. John Paul II issued his Apostolic Letter Rosarium Virginis Mariae, that is “The Rosary of the Blessed Virgin Mary”. Are you willing to look like a fool to follow Jesus?16. Reflect on Paul's admonition about eating and drinking the Lord's Body and Blood unworthily, his warning against unbelievers partaking in the Eucharist, and his call to examine oneself before receiving Holy Communion.15. Jesus focused John's attention on the present moment, and His role just then was to share in the human condition. Why did Jesus allow the disciples to see Him transfigured? He can transform my marriage. You make a difference! He is the only evangelist to mention such a purpose. Why did Jesus choose Passover as the setting for the First Eucharist? She was paying close attention, and she wanted to help.4. Also, use them as a springboard to create your own meditations on the Luminous Mysteries. The chief priests were very pleased because they wanted to have Jesus put to death but they couldn't find a quiet way to arrest Him. The Wedding Feast at Cana: For all husbands and wives, that they treasure the priceless gift of married love by generously accepting children through procreation and adoption. And a voice came from the heavens, saying, “This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased.”, The Second Luminous Mystery of the Rosary, 2nd Luminous Mystery - The Wedding at Cana. By E-mail. For this is my blood of the new testament, which shall be shed for many unto remission of sins.". One author says, “As of that moment, Jesus' hour had not yet come. John's baptism was one of repentance. The following Luminous Mystery Rosary meditations are ideas of intentions you can pray for your spouse, your children, yourself, priests, the Church, and the world. Ponder this truth.13. Do you immediately go to Jesus with any need or problem, even the small things? It’s revealed to the world every time you suffer for the sake of loving others and offer your pain to Jesus for their healing and redemption. The first luminous mystery is jesus' baptism in the Jordan by Saint John our father who art in heaven hallowed, be thy name Thy kingdom. This phrase points to the eternal kingship of Jesus. Why? The Holy Rosary – Luminous Mysteries Page 1 of 15 The Holy Rosary Luminous Mysteries (Thursday) Prayer before the Rosary: O My Dearest Mother Mary, behold me your child in prayer at your feet. From the beginning, Christ imparts the faith to his disciples through Mary, “the first among believers” (Rosarium, 21). Reflect on parables about the kingdom, which contain both lessons of the kingdom and stories of conversion. Fourth Luminous Mystery: - Your Intentions. 3rd Luminous Mystery - The Proclamation of the Kingdom of God, Third Luminous Mystery-Proclamation of the Kingdom of God, Mark 2:3-12 – Unable to get near Jesus because of the crowd, they opened up the roof above him.

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