First Luminous Mystery

The Baptism of Jesus

Spiritual Fruit – Openness to the Holy Spirit We each receive the Holy Spirit in a special way in Baptism and again at Confirmation. The gifts of the Holy Spirit are wisdom, understanding, counsel, fortitude, knowledge, piety, and fear of the Lord. We need only ask the Holy Spirit for help and help will be provided.

Second Luminous Mystery

The Miracle at Cana

Spiritual Fruit – To Jesus through Mary Mary encouraged her Son to perform his first miracle at the Wedding at Cana. She simply told the servants to “do whatever he tells you.” She helps us in a similar way — always pointing us to her Son and interceding on our behalf. We need only to turn to her and ask for help.

Third Luminous Mystery

Proclamation of the Kingdom of God

Spiritual Fruit – Repentance, Trust in God Jesus spent the active years of his ministry preaching and performing miracles to proclaim the Kingdom of God. He asks us to express sorrow from our sin, turn away from sin, and trust in God.

Fourth Luminous Mystery

Transfiguration

Spiritual Fruit – Desire for Holiness Jesus gave three of his closest friends a glimpse of His glory at the Transfiguration. We, too, are called to holiness and to ultimately live in glory in heaven. But we need to want it, and we need to want it more than what the world and what the devil attempts to offer us.

Fifth Luminous Mystery

Institution of the Eucharist

Spiritual Fruit – Eucharistic Adoration, Active Participation at Mass Jesus gave us the greatest gift in the Eucharist. He gave us His very self. This mystery invites us to appreciate that gift fully and to participate at Mass often.

To Be Said on Thursday