Baptism of Jesus
First Luminous Mystery: The Baptism of Jesus
Matthew 3:13, 16
“Jesus comes to John to be baptized…On coming up out of the water the heavens were opened and the Spirit of God descended like a dove and came upon Him.”
The Wedding At Cana
Second Luminous Mystery: The Wedding At Cana
John 2:7,8
“Fill those jars with water,” Jesus ordered, at which they were filled to the brim. “Now,” He said, “take some out and take it to the waiter in charge.”
Proclamation of the Kingdom
Third Luminous Mystery: The Proclamation of the Kingdom
Matthew 5:3,6
“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven…Blessed are they that hunger and thirst after justice, for they shall have their fill.”
Transfiguration of Jesus
Fourth Luminous Mystery: The Transfiguration
Matthew 17:1,2
“Jesus took Peter, James, and John up a high mountain by themselves, and he was transfigured before them.”
Institution of the Eucharist
Fifth Luminous Mystery: The Institution of the Eucharist
Matthew 26:26-29
“Jesus took bread…and gave it to his disciples saying: ‘Take this and eat it, this is My Body’…and taking the chalice: ‘Drink of this, for this is My Blood of the New Testament, which shall be shed for many unto the remission of