The Joyful, Luminous, Sorrowful or Glorious Mysteries // Faith at Marquette // Marquette University (2024)

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What is the 5 Luminous Mystery? ›

The Luminous Mysteries, as proposed by Pope John Paul II in his Apostolic Letter "Rosarium Virginis Mariae," include the baptism of Jesus, the wedding feast at Cana, the proclamation of the Gospel (a call to repentance), the Transfiguration, and the institution of the Eucharist.

The Rosary is divided into 5 decades (a word that means “ten”). Each decade consists of 10 Hail Mary prayers. When prayed in a group, a leader often says the first half of each prayer, and the rest of the group responds with the second half of the prayer.

Fifth Glorious Mystery: The crowning of Our Lady Queen of Heaven. "And 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" (Rev 12:1 ). Our Father, 10 Hail Marys (contemplating the mystery), Glory be to the Father.

Fifth Sorrowful Mystery: The Crucifixion

When they came to the place called the Skull, they crucified him and the criminals there, one on his right, the other on his left.

The five joyful mysteries are the Annunciation, the Visitation, the Nativity, the Presentation, and the Finding of Jesus in the Temple. Each of these prayers is a powerful reminder of God's love for us, and they can be a source of great comfort and strength during difficult times.

Three Hail Marys are a traditional Roman Catholic devotional practice of reciting Hail Marys as a petition for purity and other virtues. Believers recommend that it be prayed after waking in the morning, and before going to bed. This devotion has been recommended by SS.

The repetition of the 10 Hail Marys is used as a measuring device to determine the length of time to meditate on the mystery at hand.

Hail Mary, a principal prayer of the Roman Catholic Church, comprising three parts, addressed to the Virgin Mary. The prayer is recited in the Rosary of the Blessed Virgin (see rosary) and is often assigned as penance during the sacrament of reconciliation (confession).

Fourth Glorious Mystery: The Assumption.

"The Most Blessed Virgin Mary, when the course of her earthly life was completed, was taken up body and soul into the glory of heaven, where she already shares in the glory of her Son's Resurrection, anticipating the resurrection of all members of his Body" (CCC, 974).

What is the last prayer we say when praying the holy rosary? ›

Prayer After the Rosary

May the divine assistance remain always with us. R. And may the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.

Fourth Sorrowful Mystery: The carrying of the cross.

"And they compelled a passer-by, Simon of Cyrene, who was coming in from the country, the father of Alexander and Rufus, to carry his cross. And they brought him to the place called Golgotha (which means the place of a skull)" (Mk 15:21-22).

Pray the Luminous Mysteries of the Rosary

Especially those moments that revealed his divinity. The Luminous Mysteries, often referred to as the Mysteries of Light, capture some incredible moments filled with Jesus' divinity.

The new mysteries of the Rosary, called "Mysteries of Light," are a message of enlightenment in their own right. They are called "mysteries of light" because they shed light on who Jesus Christ is. He is a light figure. He brings light into the world.

It only takes about 20 minutes to pray the rosary. This powerful prayer allows you to meditate on Scripture and the key moments during Jesus' life. The rosary has 59 beads, a crucifix, and a medal, with certain prayers for each of these different pieces.

Fifth Mystery of Light – Institution of the Eucharist

During the Passover meal with the disciples, Jesus shared bread and wine with them, establishing the sacrament of the Eucharist. May we be inspired to respond in gratitude to Christ for his body, broken for us, and his blood, shed for us.

The fifth and final Luminous Mystery recalls the institution of the Eucharist, the source and summit of the Christian life. This sacrament is a sign of God's self-sacrificing love for us and His desire that we should be united with Him.