“Beg Jesus to speak incessantly to your soul. I assure you that his voice will teach you more in a single day than can the schools of learned men in many years. Don’t hesitate any longer to recollect your mind and your spirit in a holy way, and to stay in God’s presence.” –Blessed Clelia Merloni (+ 1930)
Intention: I pray for Your help today, Lord, in carrying out the work that You have given me to do.
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.
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.
