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The first was a gift from Bishop Robert Brom who was given the rosary by Pope John Paul II on the occasion of his ad limina visit.
Bishop Brom was the former bishop of Duluth, Minnesota.
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About the Luminous Mysteries
The Luminous Mysteries were introduced by Pope John Paul II in his October 16, 2002, Apostolic Letter, Rosarium Virginis Mariae, for Roman Catholics to commemorate while praying the Rosary on Thursdays.
Previously, there were only three sets of mysteries: Joyful Mysteries, Sorrowful Mysteries, and Glorious Mysteries.
Five mysteries, the Mysteries of Light (or the Luminous Mysteries), were added to the Rosary. They focus on the public ministry of Jesus Christ. They are:
The Baptism in the Jordan
“Here, as Christ descends into the waters, the innocent one who became ‘sin’ for our sake (cf. 2Cor 5:21), the heavens open wide and the voice of the Father declares him the beloved Son (cf. Mt 3:17 and parallels), while the Spirit descends on him to invest him with the mission which he is to carry out.”
The Wedding at Cana
“The first of the signs, given at Cana (cf. Jn 2:1- 12), when Christ changes water into wine and opens the hearts of the disciples to faith, thanks to the intervention of Mary, the first among believers.”
The Proclamation of the Kingdom
“The preaching by which Jesus proclaims the coming of the Kingdom of God, calls to conversion (cf. Mk 1:15) and forgives the sins of all who draw near to him in humble trust (cf. Mk 2:3-13; Lk 7:47- 48): the inauguration of that ministry of mercy which he continues to exercise until the end of the world, particularly through the Sacrament of Reconciliation which he has entrusted to his Church (cf. Jn 20:22-23).”
The Transfiguration
“The mystery of light par excellence is the Transfiguration, traditionally believed to have taken place on Mount Tabor. The glory of the Godhead shines forth from the face of Christ as the Father commands the astonished Apostles to ‘listen to him’ (cf. Lk 9:35 and parallels) and to prepare to experience with him the agony of the Passion, so as to come with him to the joy of the Resurrection and a life transfigured by the Holy Spirit.”
The Institution of the Eucharist
“Christ offers his body and blood as food under the signs of bread and wine, and testifies ‘to the end’ his love for humanity (Jn 13:1), for whose salvation he will offer himself in sacrifice.”[/vc_column_text][minti_spacer][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text]
Rosarium Virginis Mariae on the Most Holy Rosary (October 16, 2002) | John Paul II
APOSTOLIC LETTER
ROSARIUM VIRGINIS MARIAE
OF THE SUPREME PONTIFF
JOHN PAUL II
TO THE BISHOPS, CLERGY
AND FAITHFUL
ON THE MOST HOLY ROSARY
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