Intention: Thank You God that You’re in control. Thank You that You’re working behind the scenes. Thank You that You’re arranging things in our favor. Thank You that we are full of Your wisdom. Thank You that we are well able to do what You have called us to do.
Thursday: Renewal of Baptismal Promises
1st Luminous Mystery: The Baptism of Jesus in the Jordan
Scripture: Jesus said to [John the Baptist] in reply, “Allow it now, for thus it is fitting for us to fulfill all righteousness.” —Matthew 3:15
Reflection: The Bible says that we should be baptized just as Jesus was and that we would receive the Holy Spirit and sanctifying grace in baptism.
Prayer (Renewal of Baptismal Promises): I reject Satan and all his works and all his empty promises. I believe in God, the Father Almighty, creator of heaven and earth. I believe in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord, who was born of the Virgin Mary, was crucified, died and was buried, rose from the dead, and is now seated at the right hand of the Father. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy Catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body and life everlasting. God, the allpowerful Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, has given us a new birth by water and the Holy Spirit and forgiven all our sins. May He also keep us faithful to our Lord Jesus Christ forever and ever. Amen.
Thursday: Into Jesus’s Hands
2nd Luminous Mystery: The Wedding Feast at Cana
Scripture: Faith is the realization of what is hoped for and evidence of things not seen. —Hebrews 11:1
Reflection: Jesus revealed that He was the Son of God by bringing forth miracles that people could see, to increase their faith in Him. In this first miracle at Cana, Mary did not direct Jesus to do anything; she merely told Him what the problem was, and left Him to decide what to do and how to do it, while telling the servers to “Do whatever He tells you” (John 2:5).
Prayer: Blessed Mother, House of Gold, I have faith in Jesus. Please put the following petition into His gentle hands, so that He can decide what to do with it: _________ . Amen.
Thursday: Reading Scripture
3rd Luminous Mystery: The Proclamation of the Kingdom of Heaven
Scripture: Not everyone who says to me, “Lord, Lord,” will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only the one who does the will of my Father in heaven. —Matthew 7:21
Reflection: Jesus traveled around the Holy Land for three years teaching the disciples. It is important to study the teachings of Jesus and to do our best to follow in His footsteps.
Prayer: Dear Jesus, please guide me in reading and contemplating the scriptures. Help me to get the deeper meaning out of them. Amen.
Thursday: Put Jesus First
4th Luminous Mystery: The Transfiguration
Scripture: Whatever gains I had, these I have come to consider a loss because of Christ. More than that, I even consider everything as a loss because of the supreme good of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. —Philippians 3:7–8
Reflection: When Jesus Christ showed Himself in transfigured glory to Peter, James and John, He was showing them that He was not only a human man, but that He was also the Son of God.
Prayer: Lord Jesus, King of Glory, I know that You are the Son of God. Grant me the grace that I would always put You first in my life, above all other people and things. Amen.
Thursday: Attending Mass
5th Luminous Mystery: The Institution of the Holy Eucharist
Scripture: I am the bread of life. Your ancestors ate the manna in the desert, but they died; this is the bread that comes down from heaven so that one may eat it and not die. —John 6:48–50
Reflection: Jesus told the disciples to take bread and wine and consecrate them so that we could receive Him (Body, Blood, Soul and Divinity) in Communion. He said to do this in remembrance of Him. The consecration of the Holy Eucharist is a miracle in which we can participate at every Mass.
Prayer: Father, I am certain that Jesus is the Bread of Life. I know that partaking of the Blessed Sacrament is healing and helpful for me. Help me to be diligent about attending Mass and receiving Communion as often as possible. Amen.
