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Glorious Mysteries

Sacred artwork: The Resurrection
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The Resurrection

Spiritual fruit: faithLuke 24:1-5

But on the first day of the week, at early dawn, they and some others came to the tomb, bringing the spices which they had prepared. They found the stone rolled away from the tomb. They entered in, and didn’t find the Lord Jesus’ body. While they were greatly perplexed about this, behold, two men stood by them in dazzling clothing. Becoming terrified, they bowed their faces down to the earth. The men said to them, “Why do you seek the living among the dead?” He isn’t here, but is risen.

Meditation
The tomb is empty and the risen Jesus calls his disciples out of grief and fear. Easter does not erase the wounds of the cross; it reveals that death does not have the final word. May the Resurrection renew our faith and courage.

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Sacred artwork: The Ascension
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The Ascension

Spiritual fruit: hopeMark 16:19

So then the Lord, after he had spoken to them, was received up into heaven and sat down at the right hand of God.

Meditation
Jesus blesses his disciples and returns to the Father, leaving them with a mission rather than an absence. They are sent to witness to what they have received. May Christian hope lift our eyes toward heaven while keeping our hands at work on earth.
Sacred artwork: The Descent of the Holy Spirit
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The Descent of the Holy Spirit

Spiritual fruit: gifts of the Holy SpiritActs 2:1-4

Now when the day of Pentecost had come, they were all with one accord in one place. Suddenly there came from the sky a sound like the rushing of a mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting. Tongues like fire appeared and were distributed to them, and one sat on each of them. They were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak with other languages, as the Spirit gave them the ability to speak.

Meditation
The Holy Spirit fills the gathered disciples and gives them words that people from many nations can understand. A frightened community becomes a witnessing Church. May the Spirit give us wisdom, courage, and a love that crosses divisions.
Sacred artwork: The Assumption of Mary
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The Assumption of Mary

Spiritual fruit: devotion to MaryLuke 1:48-49

for he has looked at the humble state of his servant. For behold, from now on, all generations will call me blessed. For he who is mighty has done great things for me. Holy is his name.

Meditation
In the Assumption, the Church contemplates Mary sharing, body and soul, in the glory of her risen Son. Her destiny points to the hope promised to all who belong to Christ. May that hope deepen our love for God and our care for the human body.
Sacred artwork: The Coronation of Mary
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The Coronation of Mary

Spiritual fruit: eternal happinessRevelation 12:1

A great sign was seen in heaven: a woman clothed with the sun, and the moon under her feet, and on her head a crown of twelve stars.

Meditation
The Coronation celebrates Mary's place beside her Son and the fulfillment of her lifelong yes to God. Her queenship is marked by humility, service, and maternal care. May we persevere in faith and seek the joy of God's kingdom.

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