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ISSUE 3 OCTOBER 2021

LUMINOUS MYSTERIES

By Theresa Tomy, 9th Grade Teacher

The Luminous Mysteries, also called the Mysteries of Light,
depict the public ministry of Jesus. Pope John Paul II in his
apostolic letter “Rosarium Virginis Mariae” proposed the
addition of the Luminous Mysteries with the Rosary in
October of 2002. The Luminous Mysteries demonstrate the
light of God the Father manifested through Jesus. The
reflection on the Luminous Mysteries takes us through Jesus’
life and ministry on earth.

The First Mystery - the Baptism of Jesus in Jordan, reveals
the identity of Jesus as the Son of God and marks the
beginning of Jesus’ public ministry.”After being baptized,
Jesus came up immediately from the water; and behold, the
heavens were opened, and He saw the Spirit of God
descending as a dove and lighting on Him, and behold, a
voice out of the heavens said, “This is My beloved Son, in

whom I am well-pleased” (Matthew 3:16-17). Let us also invoke the Holy Spirit into our
lives to be filled with the fruits and gifts of the Spirit.

The Second Mystery - The Wedding Feast at Cana marked the first miracle of Jesus.
Contemplating on this mystery, let us also ask Mother Mary to intercede for us in our
trials and problems of life.

The Third Mystery - The Proclamation of the Kingdom of God invites us all to the
kingdom of God through repentance. From that time Jesus began to preach and say,
“Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand” (Matthew 4:17). Let us repent of our sins
asking God’s mercy.

The Fourth Mystery - TheTransfiguration, where the glory of Jesus was revealed to
Peter, James, and John. Jesus appeared with Moses and Elijah which shows us that
Jesus is the fulfillment of the Old Testament - the Laws and Prophets. While
meditating on the fourth Mystery we can ask God to transform our lives so that they
are pleasing to God.

The Fifth Mystery -The Institution of the Eucharist. During the last supper, Jesus gave
Himself to us, giving up His own Body and Blood, as nourishment for our earthly
journey to heaven. Let us be grateful and thankful to the Lord who is broken for us for
our salvation.

Through Jesus, who is present in us, let us show Jesus to others. Amen!

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