![]() At first glance, the rich color representations of Giotto, Raphael, and Fra Angelico seem hopelessly overpowering when compared to the humble depictions by Sr. You will find two series of artistic representations for the Luminous Mysteries, one of them in the style of classical art (especially Renaissance and Baroque), the other illustrating the same mysteries with contemporary serigraphs by Washington Cloistered Dominican Sister Mary Grace Thul. This week's Rosary Markings are dealing with this issue. The same mysteries can be looked at differently, highlighting different aspects. Art appeals to some, and challenges others. In receiving Jesus’ Body and Blood and adoring it during Eucharistic Adoration, we spend time with Jesus personally and grow closer to our Savior in the most perfect way.Art has many facets and many ways to kindle our religious interest, deepen our understanding of God, and further our devotion. As we contemplate the Institution of the Eucharist, we deepen our devotion to the Blessed Sacrament. ![]() The Eucharist is the greatest love story. He willingly makes himself small and vulnerable so that we can be in communion with Him. In other words, the God of the Universe not only died for us so that we can spend eternity with Him. In the humble form of bread and wine, Jesus offers us the gift of His Body, Blood, Soul, and Divinity. On that night, He gave us the most beautiful gift, the Eucharist. The Fifth Luminous Mystery is the Institution of the Eucharistĭuring the Last Supper, Jesus celebrated the first Mass with the twelve Apostles. This mystery inspires us to allow Jesus to transfigure us so that we might be pure and holy like Him. Meditating on the Transfiguration gives us hope to share in His glory. ![]() ![]() He became radiant, as white as snow, and appeared with Moses and Elijah. They’ve seen His human appearance, but Jesus gave them the gift of beholding His divinity. On a mountain, He revealed His glory to them. Jesus chooses Peter, James, and John to witness His Transfiguration. The Fruit of the Mystery is Desire for Holiness The Fourth Luminous Mystery is the Transfiguration We assess our own lives and see where we can repent and trust in God more, and we encourage those whom we encounter to do the same. We don’t know when the Kingdom of Heaven will be here, and it could come before we know it. This message still stirs up a call to action in us. He sends them two by two into villages to call for conversions and proclaim that the Kingdom of God is at hand. I learned that the Proclamation of the Kingdom is specifically when Jesus sends 70 disciples out into the world. At first, I would meditate on the Beatitudes or other instances of Jesus preaching. Sometimes, we can meditate on this mystery as Jesus’ teaching as a whole. The Fruit of the Mystery is Repentance and Trust in God The Third Luminous Mystery is the Proclamation of the Kingdom She truly did whatever He told her to, and so can we with her grace. As we serve Jesus throughout our life, we look to Mary as an example of a perfect disciple. Mary’s last recorded words are found in the Wedding at Cana, “Do whatever he tells you.” She gave this loving command to the servants at the feast, and it still applies to us today. When she realized that the bride and groom were out of wine at the wedding feast, she knew what to do. Like the perfect mother that she is, Mary notices our needs and fulfills them through Jesus. Jesus performed His first miracle at Mary’s prompting. The Fruit of the Mystery is to Jesus through Mary The Second Luminous Mystery is the Wedding at Cana We can pray to stay open to the Holy Spirit and receive His gifts. No matter when we were baptized, we have the grace of being open to the Holy Spirit. We receive the Holy Spirit for the first time and enter the Church as His beloved children. Similarly, our own baptisms are pleasing to God the Father. When Jesus was baptized in the Jordan, the Holy Spirit descended on Him and His Heavenly Father was pleased. Feeling unworthy, he said that Jesus should baptize him. The Fruit of the Mystery is Openness to the Holy SpiritĪt first, John the Baptist was hesitant to baptize Jesus. The First Luminous Mystery is the Baptism in the Jordan The Fruits of the Luminous Mysteries: Meditations on the fruits of the Luminous Mysteries of the Rosary
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