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The Glorious Mysteries

The Glorious Mysteries focus on the triumph of Jesus over death and the glory of heaven. They begin with the Resurrection of Christ and culminate with the Coronation of the Blessed Virgin Mary as Queen of Heaven and Earth.

Traditionally, the Glorious Mysteries are prayed on Wednesdays and Sundays.

1

The Resurrection

"But the angel said to the women, 'Do not be afraid; I know that you are looking for Jesus who was crucified. He is not here; for he has been raised, as he said.'" (Matthew 28:5-6)

In this mystery, we meditate on Jesus' triumph over death and sin through His glorious resurrection, bringing hope and the promise of new life to all believers.

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2

The Ascension

"So then the Lord Jesus, after he had spoken to them, was taken up into heaven and sat down at the right hand of God." (Mark 16:19)

We contemplate Jesus' ascension into heaven forty days after His resurrection, where He took His place at the right hand of the Father and promised to send the Holy Spirit.

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3

The Descent of the Holy Spirit

"When the day of Pentecost had come, they were all together in one place. And suddenly from heaven there came a sound like the rush of a violent wind, and it filled the entire house where they were sitting." (Acts 2:1-2)

We reflect on the Holy Spirit descending upon Mary and the apostles at Pentecost, empowering them to proclaim the Gospel and establishing the Church.

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4

The Assumption of Mary

"My beloved speaks and says to me: 'Arise, my love, my fair one, and come away.' " (Song of Solomon 2:10)

We meditate on Mary being assumed body and soul into heaven at the end of her earthly life, a special privilege granted to the Mother of God.

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The Coronation of Mary

"A great portent appeared in heaven: a woman clothed with the sun, with the moon under her feet, and on her head a crown of twelve stars." (Revelation 12:1)

We contemplate Mary being crowned as Queen of Heaven and Earth, where she intercedes for us and exemplifies the glory that awaits all faithful followers of Christ.

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Fruit of the Mysteries

Each of the Glorious Mysteries is associated with a particular spiritual fruit:

  • The Resurrection: Faith
  • The Ascension: Hope
  • The Descent of the Holy Spirit: Love of God
  • The Assumption of Mary: Grace of a Happy Death
  • The Coronation of Mary: Trust in Mary's Intercession
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