1st Sorrowful Mystery - The Agony in the Garden

The 1st Sorrowful Mystery of the Rosary - The Agony in the Garden
And being in an agony He prayed more earnestly; and his sweat became like great drops of blood falling down upon the ground. Luke 22:44
For further meditation, please refer to Luke 22:39-53

5th Luminous Mystery-His Institution of the Eucharist

The 5th Luminous Mystery of the Rosary - His Institution of the Eucharist
Now as they were eating, Jesus took bread, and blessed, and broke it, and gave it to the disciples and said, "Take, eat; this is my body." Matthew 26:26
For further meditation please refer to Matthew 26:26-28, Luke 22:19-20, Mark 14:22-24

4th Luminous Mystery - His Transfiguration

The 4th Luminous Mystery of the Rosary - His Transfiguration
While he was praying his face changed in appearance and his clothing became dazzling white. Luke 9:29
For further meditation, please refer to Luke 9:28-36

3rd Luminous Mystery-Proclamation of The Kingdom

The 3rd Luminous Mystery of The Rosary - The Proclamation of The Kingdom of God, with His Call to Conversion.
Now after John was arrested, Jesus came into Galilee, preaching the gospel of God, and saying, "The kingdom of God is at hand; repent, and believe in the gospel."
Mark 1:14-15
For further meditation, please refer to Matthew chapters 4 through 7.

2nd Luminous Mystery-His Self Manifestation at the Wedding at Cana

The 2nd Luminous Mystery of the Rosary -His Self Manifestation at the Wedding at Cana. His mother said to the servants, "Do whatever he tells you." John 2:5
For further meditation please refer to John 2:1-12

1st Luminous Mystery - His Baptism in the Jordan

The 1st Luminous Mystery of the Rosary - The Baptism of Jesus in the Jordan
Then Jesus came from Galilee to the Jordan to John, to be baptized by him.
Matthew 3:13
For further meditation please refer to Matthew 3:13-17

5th Joyful Mystery - Finding of Jesus in the Temple

The 5th Joyful Mystery - The Finding of Jesus in the Temple.
"And he returned with his parents to Nazareth, and was obedient to them, and his mother kept all these things in her heart." Luke 2:51
For further meditation please refer to Luke 2:41-52.

4th Joyful Mystery of the Rosary- The Presentation

The 4th Joyful Mystery of the Rosary- The Presentation in the Temple.
Simeon blessed them and said to Mary his mother, "Behold, this child is destined for the fall and for the rise of many in Israel, and for a sign that shall be contradicted; and thy own soul a sword shall pierce." Luke 2:34-35
For further meditation please refer to Luke 2:22-39

3rd Joyful Mystery-The Nativity

The 3rd Joyful Mystery of The Rosary - The Nativity
"And she gave birth to her first-born son and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger, because there was no place for them in the inn." Luke 2:7
For further meditation please refer to Luke 2:1-20.

2nd Joyful Mystery of the Rosary-The Visitation

The 2nd Joyful Mystery of the Rosary - The Visitation.
And when Elizabeth heard the greeting of Mary,the babe leaped in her womb,and Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit and she exclaimed with a loud cry,"Blessed are you among women and blessed is the fruit of your womb!" Luke 1:41-42
For further meditation please refer to Luke 1:39-56.

1st Joyful Mystery of the Rosary-The Annunciation

The 1st Joyful Mystery of the Rosary - The Annunciation. Mary said, "Behold, I am the handmaid of the Lord. May it be done to me according to your word." Then the angel departed from her. Luke 1:38. For further meditation refer to Luke 1:26-38

The Rosary - The Prayer of the Bible

The Rosary is the prayer of the Bible.The prayer the "Our Father" was given to us by Jesus in Matthew 6:9-15.The Hail Mary is found in Luke 1:28, "Hail, full of grace, the Lord is with you!" and Luke 1:42 , "Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb!" All of the mysteries, which we meditate upon have corresponding biblical quotes.

Psalm 18:31-32

For who is God, but the Lord? And who is the rock, except our God?- the God who girded me with strength, and made my way safe. Psalm 18:31-32

Matthew 5:11-12

"Blessed are you when men revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil against you falsely on my account. Rejoice and be glad, for your reward is great in heaven, for so men persecuted the prophets who were before you." Matthew 5:11-12

John 3:7-8

"You must be born anew. The wind blows where it wills, and you hear the sound of it, but you do not know whence it comes or whither it goes; so it is with every one who is born of the Spirit." John 3:7-8

Romans 5:8

But God shows His love for us in that while we were yet sinners Christ died for us.
Romans 5:8

John 16:33

"I have said this to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world." John 16:33

Philippians 4:6-7

Have no anxiety about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which passes all understanding, will keep your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.
Philippians 4:6-7

Ephesians 6:10-11

Finally, be strong, in the Lord and in the strength of His might. Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.
Ephesians 6:10-11

1 Corinthians 2:12

Now we have received not the spirit of the world, but the Spirit which is from God, that we might understand the gifts bestowed on us by God. 1 Corinthians 2:12

Romans 15:13

May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope.
Romans 15:13

Romans 15:5-6

May the God of endurance and encouragement grant you to think in harmony with one another, in keeping with Christ Jesus, that with one accord you may with one voice glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. Romans 15:5-6

Psalm 19:14

Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in thy sight, O Lord, my rock and my redeemer. Psalm 19:14

Feast of the Baptism of Jesus

Today is the Feast of the Baptism of Jesus.The Baptism of Jesus,by John the Baptist in the River Jordan,is the 1st Luminous Mystery of the Rosary.
And when Jesus was baptized, he went up immediately from the water,and behold,the heavens were opened and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove,and alighting on him;and lo,a voice from heaven,saying,"This is my beloved Son,with whom I am well pleased." Matthew 3:16-17

Matthew 7:7-8

"Ask and it will be given you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you. For every one who asks receives, and he who seeks finds, and to him who knocks it will be opened." Matthew 7:7-8

James 1:2-4

Consider it all joy, my brothers, when you encounter various trials,
for you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance.
And let perseverance be perfect, so that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing. James 1:2-4

Psalm 62:5-7

For God alone my soul waits in silence, for my hope is from Him. He only is my rock and my salvation, my fortress; I shall not be shaken. On God rests my deliverence and my honor; my mighty rock, my refuge is God. Psalm 62:5-7

Quote: Pope John Paul II

"There is no evil to be faced that Christ does not face with us. There is no enemy that Christ has not already conquered. There is no cross to bear that Christ has not already borne for us, and does not now bear with us."-Pope John Paul II
(Thank you Gabriella for finding this quote)

1 Peter 5:5-7

And all of you, clothe yourselves with humility in your dealings with one another, for: "God opposes the proud but bestows favor on the humble."
So humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time. Cast all your worries upon him because he cares for you.1 Peter 5:5-7

Feast of The Most Holy Name of Jesus

Today is the Feast of the Most Holy Name of Jesus.
"...God greatly exalted him and bestowed on him the name that is above every name,
that at the name of Jesus every knee should bend, of those in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father."
Philippians 2:9-11

Feast of the Epiphany

Today is the Feast of the Epiphany. This feast celebrates the first manifestation of the birth of Christ to the Gentiles when the Three Wise Men came from the East seeking the Christ child.
Wise men and women in the year 2011 still seek Jesus through prayer, especially the prayer of the Rosary.

Mary, Mother of God

Today is the Feast Day of Mary, Mother of God. Let us honor Our Blessed Mother by praying the Rosary today and every day during the new year. Have a Happy New Year! The year 2011 is an opportunity for a fresh start on our spiritual journey.