The Luminous Mysteries represent the Public Ministry of
Jesus
The First Luminous Mystery
BAPTISM IN THE JORDAN
The Lord Jesus is Baptized in the Jordan River by John the Baptist, as a voice cries to us from the heavens: “This is my beloved Son, hear him!” Let us listen to Christ and, with his grace, work for the protection of every person from conception to natural death.
The Second Luminous Mystery
SELF MANIFESTATION AT THE WEDDING AT CANA
When they had run out of wine, Jesus blessed water and turned it into wine. May Jesus transform the darkness of sin and death in the proclamation of the Gospel of Life.
Third Luminous Mystery
PROCLAMATION OF THE KINGDOM OF GOD
Jesus called the crowds to conversion, proclaiming that the Kingdom of God is at hand. May this world choose life and turn from all that leads to darkness and death.
Fourth Luminous Mystery
TRANSFIGURATION
The Lord Jesus led Peter, James and John with him to the top of the mountain where he was transfigured in light, and his garments shown whiter than snow. May Christ’s glorious light shine on all who dwell in the shadow of darkness and sin.
Fifth Luminous Mystery
INSTITUTION OF THE EUCHARIST
On the night before he suffered, he took bread, blessed it, broke it, gave it to his disciples, and said, Take this, all of you, and eat it. This is my body.. When supper was ended he took a cup filled with wine, gave it to them, and said, Take this, all of you, and drink from it, for this is the cup of my blood. Strengthened by the Holy Eucharist, may we work to proclaim the Gospel of life and defend all who are endangered by the culture of death.
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