THE GLORIOUS MYSTERIES

  1. The Resurrection.
  2. The Ascension.
  3. Pentecost.
  4. The Assumption.
  5. Mary, Queen of Heaven, Queen of Angels and Saints.

1. The Resurrection.

It is truly Jesus risen from the dead: he shows the wounds in his hands, his feet, his side. Gradually men must come to recognise his love. He died for each one. He would have died for only one. Such is the value of the tiniest babe.

Our Father ...

The following is an example of the Hail Mary as said in this rosary:

Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus, who rose to life on the third day. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now, and at the hour of our death. Amen.

....Jesus, who suffered and so entered into his glory.
....Jesus,who showed himself to Mary Magdalene.
....Jesus, who appeared to Simon Peter.
....Jesus, who bade Peter feed his lambs and his Sheep.
....Jesus, who showed himself in the breaking of bread.
....Jesus, who appeared to all the disciples.
....Jesus, who appeared to doubting Thomas.
....Jesus, Our Lord and our God.
....Jesus, Our King and Conqueror of death.

Glory be ... O my Jesus ...

2. The Ascension.

The time has come for Jesus to take his seat at his Father's right. A crowd assembles on the mountain. We learn that we are not to be left alone. Jesus will be with us till the end of time. His Spirit will come and strengthen and enlighten, so that we shall be the light of the world.

How dark the world is today. It cannot see the beauty of such lovely children. Jesus, help us hold them to the light.

Our Father ... Hail Mary ...

....Jesus, who ascended into Heaven.
....Jesus, who promised the Holy Spirit.
....Jesus, who promised to be with us always.
....Jesus, who bade us teach all nations.
....Jesus, who bade us teach all his commandments.
....Jesus, who appointed us to be his witnesses to the ends of the earth.
....Jesus, who sits at his Father's right.
....Jesus, who will come again in glory.
....Jesus, who will judge the living and the dead.
....Jesus, Our Judge and our King.

Glory be ... O my Jesus ...

3. Pentecost.

The Apostles gathered in the upper room. They had their message, but could not yet act on it. They must await further power from on high. It was the Spirit who drove them into the streets to proclaim their risen Lord.

Lord, like the Apostles, the pro-life work-force of today can do nothing alone. Send us the abundant gifts of your Spirit.

Our Father ... Hail Mary ...

....Jesus, who sent the Holy Spirit from his Father.
....Jesus, who sent the Holy Spirit on his apostles.
....Jesus, who sent the Holy Spirit as a powerful wind from Heaven.
....Jesus, who sent the Holy Spirit as tongues of fire.
....Jesus, who sent the Holy Spirit as the disciples prayed with you.
....Jesus, whose apostles spoke in tongues.
....Jesus, whose apostles baptised 3000 on the first Pentecost.
....Jesus,whose apostles preached the forgiveness of sins.
....Jesus, whose apostles witnessed to the Resurrection.
....Jesus, our risen Lord and our King.

Glory be ... O my Jesus ...

4. The Assumption.

We praise God for raising his mother to heaven, sharing with her first the fruits of his resurrection. Now she prays for us, and he is sure to listen.

Mary, pray for your children that all may live in peace and love. May simple love conquer the modern ethic of expedience, with its demarcation line between valuable and disposable people. May all pass through natural death to the resurrection. May all have the opportunity to work out their own salvation.

Our Father ... Hail Mary ....

....Jesus, Who assumed you body and soul into Heaven.
....Jesus, Who shared with you the first fruits of the Resurrection.
....Jesus, Who made you perfect in body and soul.
....Jesus, Who crushed satan's head with you.
....Jesus, Who never let you be subject to satan.
....Jesus, Who has shown us his love for his mother.
....Jesus, Who wishes us to love you.
....Jesus, Who wants us to have devotion to your Immaculate Heart.
....Jesus, Your Son, your King, your God.
....Jesus, Our Brother, our King, our God.

Glory be ... O my Jesus ...

5. Mary, Queen of Heaven, Queen of Angels and Saints.

We honour the Queen, mother of the King, closest collaborator in the work of our redemption. We honour the saints who have completed their earthly pilgrimage, and we seek the help of all their prayers. Mary, we trust that all the infants executed before birth are safely with you, enjoying the vision of God. They were not baptised with water, but neither were the Holy Innocents. Tell your Son that they are all martyrs of the modern Herods.

Our Father ... Hail Mary ...

....Jesus, who made you Queen of Heaven.
....Jesus, who made you Queen of Angels.
....Jesus, who made you Queen of Apostles.
....Jesus, who made you Queen of Prophets.
....Jesus, who made you Queen of Martyrs.
....Jesus, who made you Queen of Virgins.
....Jesus, who made you Queen of Confessors.
....Jesus, who made you Queen of all Saints.
....Jesus, who made you Mother of the Church.
....Jesus, Lord of lords, and King of kings.


Glory be ... O my Jesus ...

Hail, Holy Queen ...


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