Sunday: Follow in His Footsteps
1st Glorious Mystery: The Resurrection
Scripture: So she ran and went to Simon Peter and to the other disciple whom Jesus loved, and told them, “They have taken the Lord from the tomb, and we don’t know where they put him.” —John 20:2
Reflection: Even though Jesus had told His disciples that He would suffer and be killed at the hands of men and would rise again, when they discovered the empty tomb, they were dumbfounded, because their faith was so weak and empty.
Prayer: Jesus, I understand that through Your resurrection from the dead, You promised eternal life to all of us, too, who would follow in Your footsteps. Thank You for preparing a place for me. Amen.
Sunday: Jesus Had to Leave
2nd Glorious Mystery: The Ascension
Scripture: So then the Lord Jesus, after he spoke to them, was taken up into heaven and took his seat at the right hand of God. But they went forth and preached everywhere, while the Lord worked with them and confirmed the word through accompanying signs. —Mark 16:19–20
Reflection: When Jesus ascended into heaven, His disciples were filled with joy even though their Friend had gone away. They saw that God had a purpose, that He was truly present with them and that He was going to send the Advocate to assist them.
Prayer: Jesus had to leave this world so that He could send the Holy Spirit to be with us. Heart of Jesus, Salvation of Those Who Trust in Thee, I do love You, above all other things and people. Bestow upon me eternal life with You, after I die. Amen.
Sunday: Elation
3rd Glorious Mystery: The Descent of the Holy Spirit on Our Lady and the Apostles
Scripture: I will place my law within them, and write it upon their hearts; I will be their God, and they shall be my people. —Jeremiah 31:33
Reflection: Pentecost made all the difference to the apostles. They were filled with the Holy Spirit, as Jesus had promised they would be. The Holy Spirit filled them with many gifts, including courage and boldness, to preach and prophecy.
Prayer: Having been through the desolation of Good Friday, the apostles understood their utter dependence on Jesus; and on Pentecost, they believed that He was with them in the Holy Spirit, and their hearts soared with elation. Dearest Jesus, please fill me with the sure knowledge that You are unquestionably with me, and that I am no longer alone. Amen
Sunday: Singular Grace
4th Glorious Mystery: The Assumption of Our Blessed Mother
Quote: “By her complete adherence to the Father’s will, to his Son’s redemptive work, and to every prompting of the Holy Spirit, the Virgin Mary is the Church’s model of faith and charity.” —Catechism, no. 967
Reflection: Mary was the one chosen to carry the exalted responsibility of bearing the Christ-Child. Still, though, she was just a creature, and as unable to transport herself to heaven as any one of us would be. It was a singular grace of God that accomplished her assumption, because of her complete devotion to God for her entire life.
Prayer: Mary was assumed into heaven because she was so much like Jesus; she loved God very deeply, like Jesus did. Dear Mary, Mother of Christ, intercede for me, to inspire me to model myself after you, a creature like myself, whom I can imitate. Amen.
Sunday: Obedience and Faithfulness
5th Glorious Mystery: The Coronation of our Blessed Mother as Queen of Heaven and Earth
Quote: “She is ‘clearly the mother of the members of Christ’… since she has by her charity joined in bringing about the birth of believers in the Church.” —Catechism, no. 963
Reflection: Mary cooperated so obediently and faithfully with God’s plan to save us that she helped to restore our souls to everlasting life through her human efforts, which is why she is a mother to all of us.
Prayer: Dear Mary, Mother of Divine Grace, pray for me to become obedient and faithful to God, as you were, and make me pure of heart, and quick to do God’s will in my life. Amen.
