+ Second Luminous Mystery: The Wedding at Cana
The First Luminous Mystery of the Rosary is the Wedding at Cana. It's a meditation on Christ's first miracle, where he turned water into wine. He performed the sign at the Virgin's request during a wedding in Cana.
+ First Luminous Mystery: The Baptism of Christ
The First Luminous Mystery of the Rosary is the Baptism of Christ. It's a meditation on Christ's baptism in the River Jordan by St John the Baptist, which marked the start of his public ministry.
The Prophet Malachi speaks of the Messiah’s temple
21st December “Behold, I am sending my messenger to prepare the way before me. And suddenly the Lord whom you seek will come to the temple.” (Malachi 3:1) The book of Malachi was written after the reconstruction of the Temple of Jerusalem by Zeru
Christ heals a man born blind (John 9:1-41)
Jesus miraculously healed a man who had been born blind, giving him the gift of sight for the first time in his life.
Christ meets the woman at the well (John 4:1-42)
The episode of Christ meeting the Samaritan women at Jacob's well is found within St John’s gospel. They discussed her personal life and he revealed himself to be the Messiah.
The Crucifixion (Psalm 22:1-18)
Psalm 22 is a prayer for relief from suffering. It was traditionally attributed to King David and also understood as a reference to the crucifixion of Christ.
The Song of Creation (Daniel 3:46-90)
The Benedicite is a hymn from the Book of Daniel that celebrates God's creation. It is often used in Christian liturgy as a hymn of thanksgiving.
Jacob’s Ladder (Genesis 28:10-22)
Jacob had a dream about a ladder that connected heaven and earth. In the dream, God promised Jacob land, personal protection and blessings for the whole world.
Christ turns water into wine (John 2:1-11)
Christ’s very first miracle took place during a wedding in Cana. At his mother's request, he turned water into wine.
The Healing of Bartimaeus (Mark 10:46-52)
A blind beggar named Bartimaeus received his sight through faith when he called out to Jesus for mercy.