The Glorious Mysteries


The First Glorious Mystery - The Resurrection
(Faith)
"Do not be afraid; for I know that you seek Jesus who was crucified. He is not here; for He has risen, as He said."

Matthew 28:3-6


The Second Glorious Mystery - The Ascension
(Hope)
As the Apostles looked on, Jesus was lifted up, and a cloud took Him out of their sight ... "This Jesus, who was taken up from you into heaven, will come in the same way as you saw Him go into heaven."

Acts 1:9,11


The Third Glorious Mystery - The Descent of the Holy Spirit
(Zeal)
Suddenly a sound came from heaven like the rush of a might wind ... And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance.

Acts 2:2,4


The Fourth Glorious Mystery - The Assumption
(Happy Death)
Since we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so, through Jesus, God will bring with Him those who have fallen asleep ... and so we shall always be with the Lord.

I Thessalonians 4:14,17


The Fifth Glorious Mystery - The Coronation
(Love for Mary)
A great sign appeared in heaven, a woman clothed with the sun, with the moon under her feet, and on her head a crown of twelve stars.

Revelations 12:1




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