The Rosary is a popular Catholic devotion to the Virgin Mary. It involves meditating on the life of Christ and his mother, as revealed in the New Testament, while reciting a series of prayers. Since the 7th of October is the Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary, traditionally the month of October has been specially … Continue reading The Holy Rosary for October
Tag: Luminous Mysteries
+ Fifth Luminous Mystery: The Institution of the Eucharist
The Fifth Luminous Mystery of the Rosary is the Institution of the Eucharist. It's a meditation on Christ's introduction of the Eucharist while at table with the apostles, at the Last Supper.
+ Fourth Luminous Mystery: The Transfiguration of Christ
The Fourth Luminous Mystery of the Rosary is the Transfiguration of Christ. It's a meditation on Christ's heavenly encounter with Moses and Elijah in the presence of three of the apostles.
+ Third Luminous Mystery: The Proclamation of the Kingdom
The Third Luminous Mystery of the Rosary is the Proclamation of the Kingdom. It's a meditation on Christ's preaching about the arrival of the kingdom of God.
+ 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.