The First Luminous Mystery: The Baptism of Our Lord
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Reflections for each Hail, Mary:
- John is baptizing in the Jordan proclaiming a baptism of repentance.
- "I am the voice of one crying in the desert, make straight the way of the Lord."
- "One mightier than I is coming after me."
- "I have baptized you with water, He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit."
- Seeing Jesus, John exclaims: "Behold the Lamb of God."
- After Jesus' baptism a voice from Heaven: "This is my beloved Son in whom I am well pleased."
- The Spirit descends upon Jesus in the form of a dove.
- In this heavenly manifestation is instituted the sacrament of baptism.
- The divine Trinity is manifested: the voice of the Father is heard as the Spirit descends upon the Son.
- Filled with the Holy Spirit, Jesus was led by the Spirit into the desert for 40 days.
Glory be...
O, my Jesus...
The Second Luminous Mystery: The Wedding at Cana where Christ manifested Himself ![](http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b241/argentcent/Art/cana_david.jpg)
Reflections for each Hail, Mary:
- Jesus, His Mother and disciples were invited to a wedding in Cana.
- During the wedding feast the wine ran short.
- Mary turned to Jesus: "They have no wine."
- Jesus replied: "What would you have me do? My hour has not yet come."
- Mary said to the waiters: "Do whatever he tells you."
- There were six stone water jars, each holding fifteen to twenty gallons.
- Jesus bids the waiters to fill the jars with water, and then draw some out and take it to the chief steward.
- The chief steward said to the groom: "Every man serves the good wine first... but you have saved the good wine until now."
- At Marys request, Jesus worked His first miracle.
- By His presence, Christian marriage was raised to the dignity of a Sacrament.
Glory be...
O, my Jesus...