Pray the Fourth Luminous Mystery
"The Luminous Mysteries remind us to follow Jesus, the light of the world."
The Transfiguration
Our Father
Jesus took Peter, John , and James with him and went up a hill to pray. While he was praying, his face changed in appearance, and his clothes became dazzling white. (Luke 9,28-29)
Hail Mary
Suddenly two men were there talking with him. They were Moses and Elijah, who appeared in heavenly glory and talked with Jesus about the way in which he would soon fulfill God's purpose by dying in Jerusalem. (Luke 9, 30-31)
Hail Mary
Transfiguration - Fra AngelicoPeter and his companions were sound asleep, but they woke up and saw Jesus' glory and the two men who were standing with him. (Luke 9,32)
Hail Mary
As the men were leaving Jesus, Peter said to him, "Master, how good it is that we are here. We will make three tents, one for you, one for Moses, and one for Elijah." (Luke 9,33)
Hail Mary
While he was still speaking, a cloud appeared and covered them with its shadow; and the disciples were afraid as the cloud came over them. (Luke 9,34)
Hail Mary
A voice said from the cloud, "This is my Son, whom I have chosen -- listen to him!" (Luke 9,35)
Hail Mary
When the voice stopped, there was Jesus all alone. The disciples kept quiet about all this and told no one at the time anything they had seen. (Luke 9,36)
Hail Mary
See how much the Father has loved us! His love is so great that we are called God's children --and so, in fact, we are. (1 John 3,1)
Hail Mary
We are God's children now, but it is not yet clear what we shall become. (1 John 3,2)
Hail Mary
But we know that when Christ appears, we shall be like him, because we shall see him as he really is. (1 John 3,2)
Hail Mary
Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is now, and will be forever. Amen.
Pray the Fifth Luminous Mystery
"The Luminous Mysteries remind us to follow Jesus, the light of the world."
Institution of the Eucharist
Our Father
When it was evening, Jesus and the twelve disciples sat down to eat. During the meal Jesus said, "I tell you, one of you will betray me." (Matthew 26,20-21)
Hail Mary
The disciples were very upset and began to ask him, one after the other, "Surely, Lord, you don't mean me?" (Matthew 26,22)
Hail Mary
Judas, the traitor, spoke up. "Surely, Teacher, you don't mean me?" he asked. Jesus answered, "So you say." (Matthew 26,25)
Hail Mary
First Eucharist - Fra AngelicoWhile they were eating, Jesus took a piece of bread, gave a prayer of thanks, broke it, and gave it to his disciples. "Take and eat it," he said, "this is my body." (Matthew 26,26)
Hail Mary
Then he took a cup, gave thanks to God, and gave it to them. "Drink it, all of you," he said; "this is my blood, which seals God's covenant, my blood poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins." (Matthew 26,27)
Hail Mary
"I am the bread of life," Jesus told them. "Those who come to me will never be hungry; those who believe in me will never be thirsty." (John 6, 35)
Hail Mary
"Those who eat my flesh and drink my blood have eternal life, and I will raise them to life on the last day." (John 6,54)
Hail Mary
"There are many rooms in my Father's house, and I am going to prepare a place for you. I will come back and take you to myself, so that you will be where I am." (John 14,3)
Hail Mary
"Peace is what I leave with you; it is my own peace that I give you. Do not be worried and upset; do not be afraid." (John 14,27)
Hail Mary
"My commandment is this: love one another, just as I love you. The greatest love you can have for your friends is to give your life for them." (John 15,12-13)
Hail Mary
Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is now, and will be forever. Amen.