Wednesday: Labor in Heaven
1st Glorious Mystery: The Resurrection of Our Lord
Scripture: He is not here, for he has been raised just as he said. Come and see the place where he lay. —Matthew 28:6
Reflection: Jesus in His risen state showed us that His Body was the same as before in some ways, but that also It was a Glorified Body—not subject to the normal restrictions of this universe.
Prayer: Lord, after I leave this life and go to heaven, grant that I may help others who are struggling in their commitment to You, by praying for them. Let me labor and love for You while I am in heaven, as long as You need me there. Amen.
Wednesday: Finish Line of Heaven
2nd Glorious Mystery: The Ascension of Our Lord
Scripture: When he had said this, as they were looking on, he was lifted up, and a cloud took him from their sight. —Acts 1:9
Reflection: The apostles did not have the power to bring Israel back to freedom; however, they did have the power, in the name of Jesus, to bring sinners back to grace through the forgiveness of sins.
Prayer: Lord Jesus, I aspire to be with You, where You are ascended and seated at the Father’s right hand. Grant me the determination and give me Your grace to make it to the finish line of heaven, no matter what. Amen.
Wednesday: Living Fire from Heaven
3rd Glorious Mystery: The Descent of the Holy Spirit on Our Lady and the Apostles Scripture: There appeared to them tongues as of fire, which parted and came to rest on each one of them. —Acts 2:3
Reflection: After the ascension, the apostles waited and prayed for nine days for the Holy Spirit, who came to show them everything that Jesus had taught them, but that they had not yet fully understood.
Prayer: Holy Spirit, You are the Living Fire come down from heaven to aid me, to teach me, to encourage me and to console me. I love You, I praise You and I bless You. Amen. – 91 –
Wednesday: Safely Ashore
4th Glorious Mystery: The Assumption of Our Blessed Mother
Scripture: If we believe that Jesus died and rose, so too will God, through Jesus, bring with him those who have fallen asleep. —1 Thessalonians 4:14
Reflection: In the mystery of the Assumption, we are shown the gospel— which is visible only through faith – namely, that death is an illusion; in actuality, we will pass from life to life.
Prayer: Lord Jesus, keep me sailing in the direction of heaven until I arrive safely ashore. Amen.
Wednesday: Supreme Mother
5th Glorious Mystery: The Coronation of Our Blessed Mother as Queen of Heaven and Earth
Scripture: And a great sign appeared in the sky, a woman clothed with the sun, with the moon under her feet, and on her head a crown of twelve stars. —Revelation 12:1
Reflection: The mystery of the Coronation demonstrates to us our eternal reality: in due time and with the grace of God, we will be with Our Lord and Our Lady—Queen and Mother—and all our brother and sister saints. There will be no more sorrow and no more tears.
Prayer: Blessed Mother, Mother of the Church, you are a supreme mother to me at all times. Let me never forget that you are with me to assist me in all my needs, so that I can face each new day with confidence and enthusiasm. Amen.
