The Mysteries

The Glorious Mysteries

The victory of Jesus: from the Resurrection to Mary crowned as Queen of Heaven. Traditionally prayed on Wednesday and Sunday.

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The Resurrection, a devotional painting

The First Glorious Mystery

The Resurrection

Why seek you the living with the dead? He is not here, but is risen. Luke 24:5-6

The tomb is empty and death has lost its hold. Let the hope of Easter into the places in your life that feel closed and dark.

Fruit of the mystery: Faith

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The Ascension, a devotional painting

The Second Glorious Mystery

The Ascension

And the Lord Jesus, after he had spoken to them, was taken up into heaven, and sitteth on the right hand of God. Mark 16:19

Jesus returns to the Father and promises to be with us always. Lift your eyes to heaven, where he has gone to prepare a place for us.

Fruit of the mystery: Hope

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The Descent of the Holy Spirit, a devotional painting

The Third Glorious Mystery

The Descent of the Holy Spirit

And they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and they began to speak with divers tongues, according as the Holy Ghost gave them to speak. Acts 2:4

At Pentecost the Spirit comes upon Mary and the apostles like wind and fire. Ask the Holy Spirit to fill you with courage and love.

Fruit of the mystery: Love of God

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The Assumption of Mary, a devotional painting

The Fourth Glorious Mystery

The Assumption of Mary

For behold from henceforth all generations shall call me blessed. Luke 1:48

Mary is taken body and soul into heaven, the first to share fully in her Son's victory. Pray for the grace of a peaceful and holy death.

Fruit of the mystery: A holy death

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The Coronation of Mary, a devotional painting

The Fifth Glorious Mystery

The Coronation of Mary

And a great sign appeared in heaven: A woman clothed with the sun, and the moon under her feet, and on her head a crown of twelve stars. Apocalypse 12:1

Mary is crowned Queen of Heaven and earth, and she remains our mother. Place your intentions in her hands.

Fruit of the mystery: Trust in Mary

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The other mysteries