Day 299: The Joyful Mysteries

We pray with the Second and Third Glorious Mysteries: the Ascension of Jesus and the Descent of the Holy Spirit. As Jesus ascends into heaven, we reflect on the mystery of his closeness, how his union with the Father makes him even more present to each of us. Then, with Mary and ...  Show more

We pray with the fifth Sorrowful Mystery, the Crucifixion and Death of Jesus, and the first Glorious Mystery, his Resurrection. At the Cross, we witness Christ’s total self-gift, his mercy toward the repentant thief, and the sorrow of Mary who remains faithfully at His side. Then ...  Show more

The Joyful Mysteries of the Rosary, which are traditionally prayed on Mondays, Saturdays, and Sundays during Advent, are: The Annunciation The Visitation The Nativity The Presentation in the Temple The Finding in the Temple 

The Luminous Mysteries of the Rosary, which are traditionally prayed on Thursdays, are: The Baptism of Christ in the Jordan The Wedding Feast at Cana Jesus’ Proclamation of the Coming of the Kingdom of God The Transfiguration The Institution of the Eucharist 

We have arrived at another nugget day, or In Brief day, for the paragraphs on the mysteries of Christ’s life. On today’s “mystery nugget” day, Fr. Mike recounts the significance of Christ’s obedience to the Father and our own obedience to God’s will. He also emphasizes the import ...  Show more

We have arrived at another nugget day, or In Brief day, for the paragraphs on the mysteries of Christ’s life. On today’s “mystery nugget” day, Fr. Mike recounts the significance of Christ’s obedience to the Father and our own obedience to God’s will. He also emphasizes the import ...  Show more