Thursday, January 10, 2008

FIVE LUMINOUS MYSTERIES

BAPTISM OF JESUS :
Jesus came to the Jordan to be baptized. When he came up out of the water, the Heavens opened and the Spirit of God descended upon Him as a dove, and a voice from Heaven said, "This is my beloved son"
Let us ask for the guidance of the Holy Spirit so that we may always fulfill our baptismal promises.

MIRACLE AT CANA :
At the marriage at Cana, the Mother of Jesus was there. When the wine failed, she said to her Son, "They have no wine" and to the servants, "Do whatever he tells you". Jesus ordered the stone jars to be filled with water, which became wine. And thus revealed His glory.
Let us ask for the grace always to do what Jesus asks of us and thus be transformed.

PROCLAMATION OF THE KINGDOM OF GOD :
When the time was fulfilled Jesus came to Galilee, preaching on the coming of God's Kingdom and invites us to repent and believe in the Gospel.
Let us ask for the grace to be truly sorry for our sins and to grow in faith.

TRANSFIGURATION OF JESUS :
Jesus took with Him Peter, John and James and went up to the mountain to pray, where His appearance became dazzling bright, and there appeared Moses and Elijah, talking to Him. A cloud overshadowed them, and a voice said, "This is my beloved Son, listen to Him".
Let us ask for the grace to be ever attentive to the words of the Lord in our daily lives.

INSTITUTION OF THE EUCHARIST :
Jesus sat at the table with the apostles and He took bread, gave thanks, broke it and gave it to them saying, "Take, eat, this is my body". Taking the cup, he gave thanks and said, "Drink this, all of you. This is my blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many, for the forgiveness of sins, do this in memory of me".
Let us ask for the grace to receive this holy gift worthily so that we may reach the eternal life it promises.

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