The Glorious Mysteries draw us into the triumph of Christ and the destiny of the Church. In them we contemplate faith, hope, charity, a holy death, and confidence in Mary's intercession.
These phrases are offered as helps for meditation. You may repeat one phrase through the whole decade, or vary them from bead to bead if that helps you remain with the mystery.
1. The Resurrection
Fruit: Faith
Scripture: John 20:1-18
A phrase to carry through the decade:
- Jesus, risen
Another phrase for deeper meditation:
- Jesus, whose Holy Spirit gives us the gift of faith
2. The Ascension
Fruit: Hope
Scripture: Acts 1:6-11
A phrase to carry through the decade:
- Jesus, ascending into heaven
Another phrase for deeper meditation:
- Jesus, whose Holy Spirit gives us the gift of hope
3. The Descent of the Holy Spirit
Fruit: Love of God
Scripture: Acts 1:12-14; 2:1-4
A phrase to carry through the decade:
- Jesus, who sends the Holy Spirit
Another phrase for deeper meditation:
- Jesus, whose Holy Spirit gives us the love of God
4. The Assumption
Fruit: The grace of a happy death
Scriptural meditation: Revelation 12:1; Psalm 132:8
A phrase to carry through the decade:
- Jesus, lifting you to heaven
Another phrase for deeper meditation:
- Jesus, whose Holy Spirit gives us the grace of a happy death
5. The Coronation
Fruit: Confidence in Mary's intercession
Scriptural meditation: Revelation 12:1; Psalm 45:9-15
A phrase to carry through the decade:
- Jesus, crowning you in glory
Another phrase for deeper meditation:
- Jesus, who listens to your intercessions for us