Enter by the narrow gate

The Sorrowful Mysteries: Jesus tells us to take up our cross daily and follow Him.

"Enter by the narrow gate; for the gate is wide and the way is easy, that leads to destruction, and those who enter it are many. For the gate is narrow and the way is hard, that leads to life, and those who find it are few." Matthew 7:13-14

The Feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel

July 16th is the Feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel. Many of us wear the Brown Scapular as a sign of devotion to Our Blessed Mother and as a sign of concentration to her Immaculate Heart.
"For a very long time I too have worn the Carmelite Scapular! Because of the love which I have for Our Heavenly Mother, whose protection I experience constantly." Pope John Paul II

The 2nd Luminous Mystery- The Wedding at Cana

The 2nd Luminous Mystery- The Wedding at Cana
"His mother said to the servants, 'Do whatever he tells you.'" John 2:5

Dear Jesus, help us to follow the charitable example of you and your mother in helping others in their time of need.

The Third Sorrowful Mystery - The Crowning with Thorns

The 3rd Sorrowful Mystery of the Rosary - The Crowning with Thorns
"Plaiting a crown of thorns they put it on his head, and put a reed in his right hand. And kneeling before him they mocked him , saying, 'Hail, King of the Jews!' And they spat upon him , and took the reed and struck him in the head." Matt.27:29-30

Dear Jesus, with one glance You could have defeated the soldiers who mocked you; but with self-control, forgiveness and humility, you defeated sin.

Who will roll away the stone?

The 1st Glorious Mystery- The Resurrection.And very early on the first day of the week they went to the tomb when the sun had risen. And they were saying to one another, "Who will roll away the stone for us from the door of the tomb?" And looking up, they saw the stone was rolled back; for it was very large. And entering the tomb...Mark 16:2-5
Today through faith, as we seek Jesus, the stones and obstacles in our lives will be rolled away.

The Institution of the Eucharist

The 5th Luminous Mystery of the Rosary:The Institution of the Eucharist

And He took bread,and when He had given thanks He broke it and gave it to them,saying, "This is my body which is given for you. Do this in remembrance of me." And likewise the cup after supper,saying, "This cup which is poured out for you is the new covenant in my blood." Luke 14:19-20

The 3rd Glorious Mystery

The 3rd Glorious Mystery of the Rosary - Pentecost,The Descent of the Holy Spirit.

The Apostles were fearful behind the locked door of the Upper Room until the Holy Spirit enlightened them with the fire of His love.

Holy Spirit please replace our fears, our doubts, weakness and uncertainties with a stronger faith, trust, confidence and love.Guide us through the darkness with your light.

Jesus Freely Accepted His Sufferings for Us

The Sorrowful Mysteries: Jesus freely accepted the terrible sufferings, that He endured for us.
"Then Jesus knowing all that was to befall Him, came forward and said to them,'Whom do you seek?' They answered Him, 'Jesus of Nazareth.' Jesus said to them, 'I am He'..When He said to them,'I am He,'they drew back and fell to the ground." John 18:4-6

Reflections on the Visitation-Rev. Msgr. Vaghi

"After Mary's 'fiat', moved by inner promptings of the Holy Spirit, she traveled to the hill country 'in haste'(Lk 1:39). It was the 1st thing Mary did after the Annunciation. There is a sense of urgency in the air as this young girl, our Blessed Mother, hastens with child into the Judean hills, a journey of some 130 miles from Nazareth, to visit her elder cousin, who was also with child in her time of need. It is a mission of love.
- Rev. Msgr. Peter J. Vaghi