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On October 16, 2002, our Holy Father, Pope John Paul II,
recommended to the Christian world the addition of a new set of Mysteries to the
Rosary. The following is a set of pro-life meditations on these mysteries.
First Luminous Mystery: Christ is Baptized in the Jordan
When Jesus is baptized, the Father's voice is heard: "This is
my beloved Son." All are called to become adopted sons and daughters of
God through baptism. We pray that children in the womb may be protected,
so that they may be born and welcomed into the Christian community by baptism.
Second Luminous Mystery: Christ is Made Known at the Wedding
of Cana
Jesus revealed His glory by the miracle at Cana. The new couple was
blessed not only with wine, but with faith in Christ. Let us pray for
strong marriages, rooted in the Lord, and open to the gift of new life.
Third Luminous Mystery: Christ Proclaims the Kingdom and
Calls All to Conversion
"Repent and believe the Good News." Let us pray that these first words of
Jesus' public ministry may be heard by all who have committed abortion.
May they know that the Lord calls them to conversion, and may they experience
life-giving repentance.
Fourth Luminous Mystery: The Transfiguration
Christ is transformed on the mountain, and the disciples see His glory.
May the eyes of all peoples be transformed, that they may see each and every
human life as a reflection of the glory of God Himself.
Fifth Luminous Mystery: Jesus Gives Us the Eucharist
"This is My Body, given up for you." The Eucharist teaches us how to live
and how to love. Let us pray that parents who sacrifice their babies for
the sake of themselves may learn instead to put themselves aside for the sake of
their babies.
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