Luminous Mysteries

The Luminous Mysteries
Said on Thursday

The Luminous Mysteries: Casts the light of truth on the public life of Jesus including His baptism in the River Jordan and His transfiguration on Mount Tabor

1. Baptism of Jesus

Fruit: Openness to the Holy Spirit

Jesus is baptized by His cousin John the Baptist in the River Jordan. While doing so the skies opened and the Holy Spirit affirmed his pleasure in the son of God

2. Wedding at Canaa

Fruit: To Jesus Through Mary

Jesus performs His first public miracle by changing water into wine at a wedding feast. He was prompted to do so by Mary

3. Proclaiming the Kingdom

Fruit: Repentence and Trust in God

Jesus goes about preaching and proclaiming the coming to the Kingdom of God, forgives sinners and asks all to convert their hearts back to God

4. Transfiguration of Jesus

Fruit: Desire for Holiness

Jesus takes Peter, James and John up onto Mount Tabor and suddenly, Moses and Elijah appear with Jesus. Jesus' appearance changes into dazzling white as He reveals His divinity

5. Institution of the Eucharist

Fruit: Adoration

At the Last Supper, Jesus turns bread and wine into His body and blood. He makes the apostles His first priests and gives them the power to do the same in memory of Him