"Rosary Meditations:
A Bouquet of Roses for Our Lady"

by John P. Gross

Travel writer and co-author with wife, Donna, of
Secrets To An Affordable Walt Disney World® Vacation

Author of
Achieving Weight Loss through the Prayers
of the Divine Office of the Virgin Mary

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Luminous Mysteries

Intentions
Apostles Creed
1 Our Father
3 Hail Marys
Glory be
Fátima Prayer

First Luminous Mystery: The Baptism of Jesus

1 Our Father
10 Hail Marys

Now in those days, John the Baptist arrived, preaching in the desert of Judea, and saying: “Repent. For the kingdom of heaven has drawn near.” For this is the one who was spoken of through the prophet Isaiah, saying: “A voice crying out in the desert: Prepare the way of the Lord. Make straight his paths.” (Matthew 3:1-3)
And he preached, saying: “A stronger one comes after me. I am not worthy to reach down and loosen the laces of his shoes. I have baptized you with water. Yet truly, he will baptize you with the Holy Spirit.” (Mark 1:7-8)
Indeed, I baptize you with water for repentance, but he who will come after me is more powerful than me. I am not worthy to carry his shoes. He will baptize you with the fire of the Holy Spirit. His winnowing fan is in his hand. And he will thoroughly cleanse his threshing floor. And he will gather his wheat into the barn. But the chaff he will burn with unquenchable fire.” (Matthew 3:11-12)
This is the one about whom I said, ‘After me arrives a man, who has been placed ahead of me, because he existed before me.’ And I did not know him. Yet it is for this reason that I come baptizing with water: so that he may be made manifest in Israel.” (John 1:30-31)
And I did not know him. But he who sent me to baptize with water said to me: ‘He over whom you will see the Spirit descending and remaining upon him, this is the one who baptizes with the Holy Spirit.’ And I saw, and I gave testimony: that this one is the Son of God.” (John 1:33-34)
Then Jesus came from Galilee, to John at the Jordan, in order to be baptized by him. But John refused him, saying, “I ought to be baptized by you, and yet you come to me?” And responding, Jesus said to him: “Permit this for now. For in this way it is fitting for us to fulfill all justice.” Then he allowed him. (Matthew 3:13-15)
And Jesus, having been baptized, ascended from the water immediately, and behold, the heavens were opened to him. And he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove, and alighting on him. And behold, there was a voice from heaven, saying: “This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.” (Matthew 3:16-17)
Behold my servant, I will uphold him, my elect, with him my soul is well-pleased. I have sent my Spirit upon him. He will offer judgment to the nations. He will not cry out, and he will not show favoritism to anyone; neither will his voice be heard abroad. (Isaiah 42:1-2)
The bruised reed he will not break, and the smoldering wick he will not extinguish. He will lead forth judgment unto truth. He will not be saddened or troubled, until he establishes judgment on earth. And the islands will await his law. (Isaiah 42:3-4)
I, the Lord, have called you in justice, and I have taken your hand and preserved you. And I have presented you as a covenant of the people, as a light to the Gentiles, so that you may open the eyes of the blind, and lead out the prisoner from confinement and those sitting in darkness from the house of incarceration. (Isaiah 42:6-7)

Glory be
Fátima Prayer

Second Luminous Mystery: The Wedding at Cana

1 Our Father
10 Hail Marys

And on the third day, a wedding was held in Cana of Galilee, and the mother of Jesus was there. Now Jesus was also invited to the wedding, with his disciples. (John 2:1-2)
And when the wine was failing, the mother of Jesus said to him, “They have no wine.” And Jesus said to her: “What is that to me and to you, woman? My hour has not yet arrived.” His mother said to the servants, “Do whatever he tells you.” (John 2:3-5)
Now in that place, there were six stone water jars, for the purification ritual of the Jews, containing two or three measures each. Jesus said to them, “Fill the water jars with water.” And they filled them to the very top. (John 2:6-7)
And Jesus said to them, “Now draw from it, and carry it to the chief steward of the feast.” And they took it to him. (John 2:8)
Then, when the chief steward had tasted the water made into wine, since he did not know where it was from, for only the servants who had drawn the water knew, the chief steward called the groom. (John 2:9)
And he said to him: “Every man offers the good wine first, and then, when they have become inebriated, he offers what is worse. But you have kept the good wine until now.” (John 2:10)
This was the beginning of the signs that Jesus accomplished in Cana of Galilee, and it manifested his glory, and his disciples believed in him. (John 2:11)
Do you not believe that I am in the Father and the Father is in me? The words that I am speaking to you, I do not speak from myself. But the Father abiding in me, he does these works. (John 14:10)
In him we trust, and so we approach with confidence, through his faith. For the unremitting prayer of a just person prevails over many things. (Ephesians 3:12; James 5:16)
Now to him who is able to do all things, more abundantly than we could ever ask or understand, by means of the virtue which is at work in us: to him be glory, in the Church and in Christ Jesus, throughout every generation, forever and ever. Amen. (Ephesians 3:20-21)

Glory be
Fátima Prayer

Third Luminous Mystery: The Proclamation of the Kingdom

1 Our Father
10 Hail Marys

Jesus began to preach, and to say: “Repent. For the kingdom of heaven has drawn near.” And Jesus traveled throughout all of Galilee, teaching in their synagogues, and preaching the Gospel of the kingdom, and healing every sickness and every infirmity among the people. (Matthew 4:17, 23)
And reports of him went out to all of Syria, and they brought to him all those who had maladies, those who were in the grasp of various sicknesses and torments, and those who were in the hold of demons, and the mentally ill, and paralytics. And he cured them. (Matthew 4:24)
Then, seeing the crowds, he ascended the mountain, and when he had sat down, his disciples drew near to him, and opening his mouth, he taught them, saying: “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. (Matthew 5:1-3)
Blessed are the meek, for they shall possess the earth. Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be consoled. Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for justice, for they shall be satisfied. Blessed are the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy. (Matthew 5:4-7)
Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God. Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God. Blessed are those who endure persecution for the sake of justice, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. (Matthew 5:8-10)
Blessed are you when they have slandered you, and persecuted you, and spoken all kinds of evil against you, falsely, for my sake: be glad and exult, for your reward in heaven is plentiful. (Matthew 5:11-12)
Love your enemies. Do good to those who hate you. Bless those who curse you, and pray for those who slander you. And to him who strikes you on the cheek, offer the other also. And from him who takes away your coat, do not withhold even your tunic. (Luke 6:27-29)
But distribute to all who ask of you. And do not ask again of him who takes away what is yours. And exactly as you would want people to treat you, treat them also the same. And if you love those who love you, what credit is due to you? For even sinners love those who love them. (Luke 6:30-32)
And if you will do good to those who do good to you, what credit is due to you? Indeed, even sinners behave this way. And if you will loan to those from whom you hope to receive, what credit is due to you? For even sinners lend to sinners, in order to receive the same in return. (Luke 6:33-34)
Do not judge, and you will not be judged. Do not condemn, and you will not be condemned. Forgive, and you will be forgiven. Give, and it will be given to you. (Luke 6:37-38)

Glory be
Fátima Prayer

Fourth Luminous Mystery: The Transfiguration

1 Our Father
10 Hail Marys

And after six days, Jesus took Peter and James and his brother John, and he led them onto a lofty mountain separately. And he was transfigured before them. And his face shined brightly like the sun. And his garments were made white like snow. (Matthew 17:1-2)
And behold, there appeared to them Moses and Elijah, speaking with him. And they spoke of his departure, which he would accomplish at Jerusalem. (Matthew 17:3; Luke 9:31)
And Peter responded by saying to Jesus: “Lord, it is good for us to be here. If you are willing, let us make three tabernacles here, one for you, one for Moses, and one for Elijah.” For he did not know what he was saying. For they were overwhelmed by fear. (Matthew 17:4, Mark 9:5)
And while he was still speaking, behold, a shining cloud overshadowed them. And behold, there was a voice from the cloud, saying: “This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased. Listen to him.” And the disciples, hearing this, fell prone on their face, and they were very afraid. (Matthew 17:5-6)
And Jesus drew near and touched them. And he said to them, “Rise up and do not be afraid.” And lifting up their eyes, they saw no one, except Jesus alone. And as they were descending from the mountain, Jesus instructed them, saying, “Tell no one about the vision, until the Son of man has risen from the dead.” (Matthew 17:7-9)
For it was not by following fanciful doctrines that we made known to you the power and presence of our Lord Jesus Christ, but we were made eyewitnesses of his greatness. (2 Peter 1:16)
For he received honor and glory from God the Father, whose voice descended to him from the magnificent glory: “This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased. Listen to him.” (2 Peter 1:17)
We also heard this voice conveyed from heaven, when we were with him on the holy mountain. And so, we have an even firmer prophetic word, to which you would do well to listen, as to a light shining within a dark place, until the day dawns, and the daystar rises, in your hearts. (2 Peter 1:18-19)
He who was from the beginning, whom we have heard, whom we have seen with our eyes, upon whom we have gazed, and whom our hands have certainly touched: He is the Word of Life. And that Life has been made manifest. And we have seen, and we testify, and we announce to you: the Eternal Life, who was with the Father, and who appeared to us. (1 John 1-2)
And this we write to you, so that you may rejoice, and so that your joy may be full. And this is the announcement which we have heard from him, and which we announce to you: that God is light, and in him there is no darkness. (1 John 1: 4-5)

Glory be
Fátima Prayer

Fifth Luminous Mystery: The Institution of the Eucharist

1 Our Father
10 Hail Marys

And he sent Peter and John, saying, “Go out, and prepare the Passover for us, so that we may eat.” But they said, “Where do you want us to prepare it?” And he said to them: “Behold, as you are entering into the city, a certain man will meet you, carrying a pitcher of water. And he will show you a large cenacle, fully furnished. And so, prepare it there.” And going out, they found it to be just as he had told them. And they prepared the Passover. (Luke 22:8-9, 13)
And when the hour had arrived, he sat down at table, and the twelve Apostles with him. And he said to them: “With longing have I desired to eat this Passover with you, before I suffer. For I say to you, that from this time, I will not eat it, until it is fulfilled in the kingdom of God. (Luke 22:14-16)
Now while they were eating the meal, Jesus took bread, and he blessed and broke and gave it to his disciples, and he said: “Take and eat. This is my body.” And taking the chalice, he gave thanks. And he gave it to them, saying: “Drink from this, all of you. For this is my blood of the new covenant, which shall be shed for many as a remission of sins. But I say to you, I will not drink again from this fruit of the vine, until that day when I will drink it new with you in the kingdom of my Father.” (Matthew 26:26-29)
Jesus said these things, and then, lifting up his eyes toward heaven, he said: “Father, the hour has arrived: glorify your Son, so that your Son may glorify you, just as you have given authority over all flesh to him, so that he may give eternal life to all those whom you have given to him. (John 17:1-2)
I am the bread of life. {6:49} Your fathers ate manna in the desert, and they died. This is the bread which descends from heaven, so that if anyone will eat from it, he may not die. (John 6:48-50)
“Amen, amen, I say to you, unless you eat the flesh of the Son of man and drink his blood, you will not have life in you. Whoever eats my flesh and drinks my blood has eternal life, and I will raise him up on the last day. For my flesh is true food, and my blood is true drink. (John 6:54-56)
Whoever eats my flesh and drinks my blood abides in me, and I in him. Just as the living Father has sent me and I live because of the Father, so also whoever eats me, the same shall live because of me. This is the bread that descends from heaven. It is not like the manna that your fathers ate, for they died. Whoever eats this bread shall live forever.” (John 6:57-59)
He rose up from the meal, and he set aside his vestments, and when he had received a towel, he wrapped it around himself. Next he put water into a shallow bowl, and he began to wash the feet of the disciples and to wipe them with the towel with which he was wrapped. (John 13:4-5)
And so, after he washed their feet and received his vestments, when he had sat down at table again, he said to them: “Do you know what I have done for you? You call me Teacher and Lord, and you speak well: for so I am. Therefore, if I, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also ought to wash the feet of one another. (John 13:12-14)
For I have given you an example, so that just as I have done for you, so also should you do. Amen, amen, I say to you, the servant is not greater than his Lord, and the apostle is not greater than he who sent him. If you understand this, you shall be blessed if you will do it." (John 13:15-17)

Glory be
Fátima Prayer

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