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Each day when you pray the Rosary, we thought you would enjoy your family praying with you.
As Dad always told us, “A family that prays together, stays together.”
Happy BirthdayMom
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December 16, 2010
The RosaryThe Rosary
The Rosary is an old prayer that is always new, leading us to Jesus through Mary. We can trace the beginning of the Rosary to the 12th century when the people who could not read or write would count their prayers on a string of beads.
The word rosarius means a garland or bouqet of roses. An early legend connected this word with a story of Our Lady who was seen to take rosebuds from the lips of a young monk when he was reciting Hail Marys and to weave them into a garland, which she placed upon her head.
The Rosary is a form of vocal and mental prayer on the Mysteries of our Redemption,
divided into twenty decades. The recitation of each decade is accompained by medita-tion on one of twenty events or “mysteries.”
The Blessed Mother urged everyone to pray the Rosary during her apparitions at Fatima, Portugal. She called herself the “Lady of the Rosary,” and promised that the Rosary would help people grow in their faith, convert sin-ners and bring about world peace.
The feast of Our Lady of the Rosary is cel-ebrated on October 7th when all are invited to meditate upon the mysteries of Christ, fol-lowing the example of the Blessed Virgin Mary who was so particularly connected with the incarnation, passion and glorious resurrection of the Son of God.
The Apostles’ Creed
I believe in God, the Father Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth; and in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our
Lord; who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified; died, and was
buried. He descended into hell; the third day He rose again from the dead; He ascended into heaven, sits at the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from there He shall come to judge the living and
the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Holy Catholic Church, the communion of the Saints, the forgiveness of sins, the
resurrection of the body, and life everlasting. Amen.
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be Your
name; Your kingdom come; Your will be done on earth as it is
in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses as
we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into
temptation, but deliver us from evil. Amen.
The Our FatherThe Our Father
The Hail Mary
Hail Mary, full of grace; the Lord is with you. Blessed are you among women,
and blessed is the fruit of your womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners,
now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
Glory be to the Father, and to the Son,
and to the Holy Spirit; as it was in the beginning,
is now, and ever shall be, world without end.
Amen.
Glory Be to the FatherGlory Be to the Father
The Hail, Holy Queen
Hail, holy Queen, Mother of Mercy! Our life, our sweet-
ness, and our hope! To you do we cry, poor banished children of Eve, to you do
we send up our sighs, mourning and weeping in this valley of tears. Turn, then, most gracious Advocate, your eyes of mercy toward us; and after this our excile, show unto us the blessed
fruit of your womb, Jesus; O clement, O loving, O sweet virgin Mary.
V. Pray for us, O holy Mother of God.R. That we may be made worthy of the
promises of Christ.
Let Us PrayO
God, whose only
begotten Son, by His life, death, and resur-
rection has purchased for us the rewards of eternal life, grant,
we beseech you, that meditating upon these mysteries of the most Holy Rosary of
the Blessed Virgin Mary, we may imitate what they contain, and
obtain what they promise: through the same
Christ our lord, Amen.
Let Us Pray
Luke 1:26-38And in the sixth month the angel Gabriel
was sent from God unto a city of Galilee, named Nazareth, To a virgin espoused to
a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David; and the virgin’s name was
Mary. And the angel came in unto her, and said, "Hail, thou art highly favoured, the Lord
is with thee: blessed art thou among women." And when she saw him, she was troubled at his
saying, and cast in her mind what manner of salu-tation this should be. And the angel said unto her, "Fear
not, Mary: for thou hast found favour with God. And, behold, thou shalt conceive in thy womb, and bring forth
a son, and shalt call his name Jesus. He shall be great, and shall be called the Son of the Highest: and the Lord
God shall give unto him the throne of his father David: And he shall reign over the house of Jacob for ever; and of his kingdom there shall be no end." Then said Mary unto the angel, "How shall this be, seeing I
know not a man?" And the angel answered and said unto her, "The Holy Spirit shall come upon thee, and the power of the Most High shall overshadow
thee: Therefore the child to be born of thee shall be called holy, the Son of God. And, behold, thy cousin Elizabeth, she has also conceived a son in her old
age: and this is the sixth month with her, who was called barren. For with God nothing
shall be impossible. And Mary said, "Behold the handmaid of the Lord;
be it unto me according to thy word.” And the angel departed
from her.
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For Meditation
1) The time for the Incarnation is at hand.
2) Of all women God prepared Mary from her conception to be the Mother of the Incarnate Word.
3) The Angel Gabriel announces: "Hail, full of grace! The Lord is with thee."
4) Mary wonders at this salutation.
5) The Angel assures her: "Fear not . . . you shall conceive in your womb, and give birth to a Son."
6) Mary is troubled for she has made a vow of virginity.
7) The Angel answers that she will conceive by the power of the Holy Spirit, and her Son will be called the Son of God.
8) The Incarnation awaits Mary's consent.
9) Mary answers: "Behold the handmaid of the Lord. Be it done unto me according to your word."
10) The Word was made flesh and dwelt among us.
Spiritual Fruit: HumilityThe stained glass window detail was photographed inside Our Lady of the Lake Church. The Catholic church is located in Sparta, NJ, USA.
Luke 1:39-45 Mary set out at that time and went as quickly as
she could into the hill country to a town in Judah. She went into Zechariah's house
and greeted Elizabeth. Now it happened that as soon as Elizabeth heard Mary's greeting, the child leapt in her
womb and Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit. She gave a loud cry and said, 'Of all women you
are the most blessed, andblessed is the fruit of your
womb. Why should I be honoured with a visit from the
mother of my Lord? Look, the moment your greeting
reached my ears, the child in my womb leapt for joy. Yes,
blessed is she who believed that the promise made her by
the Lord would be fulfilled.'
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For Meditation1) Mary's cousin Elizabeth conceived a son in her old age . . . for nothing is impossible with God.
2) Charity prompts Mary to hasten to visit Eliza-beth in the hour of her need.
3) The journey to Elizabeth's home is about eighty miles requiring four or five days.
4) Though long and arduous, the journey is joyous, for Mary bears with her the Incarnate Word.
5) At Mary's salutation, John the Baptist is sancti-fied in his mother's womb.
6) Elizabeth exclaims: "Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb."
7) "How have I deserved that the mother of my Lord should come to me?"
8) "Blessed is she who believed that the Lord's words to her would be fulfilled."
9) Mary replies: "My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord, and my spirit finds joy in God my Savior."
10) Mary serves her cousin in all humility for three months until the birth of John the Baptist.
Spiritual Fruit: Love of NeighborThe stained glass window detail was photographed inside the Church of St. Nikolaus. The Catholic church is located in Kottenheim, Germany.
Luke 2:1-7 Now it happened that at this time Caesar Augustus issued a decree that a census
should be made of the whole inhabited world.This census -- the first -- took place while
Quirinius was governor of Syria, and everyone went to be registered, each to his own town.
So Joseph set out from the town of Nazareth in Galilee for Judea, to David's town called
Bethlehem, since he was of David's House and line, in order to be registered together with Mary,
his betrothed who was with child. Now it happened that, while they were there,
the time came for her to have her child, and she gave birth to a son, her first-born. She wrapped him in
swadling clothes and laid him in a manger because there was no room
for them in the living-space.
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For Meditation1) Joseph and Mary go to Bethlehem to comply with the decree of Caesar Augustus.
2) The hour for Mary to give birth is near, but there is no room in the inn.
3) In the stillness of the night, the Savior is born in a cave, Mary remaining a Virgin.
4) She wraps Him in swaddling clothes and lays Him in a manger.
5) In unspeakable joy Mary gathers to her bosom the Flower of her virginity.
6) Jesus enters the world in poverty to teach the lesson of detachment from earthly things.
7) The angel announces to the shepherds: "Today there is born to you in the town of David a Savior, Who is Christ the Lord."
8) The angelic chorus sing: "Glory to God in the highest, and peace to His people on earth."
9) The shepherds come to the stable to pay homage to the Infant Jesus.
10) The Magi come to adore the Holy Child and offer Him gifts.
Spiritual Fruit: Poverty of SpiritThe stained glass window detail was photographed inside Our Lady of the Lake Church. The Catholic church is located in Sparta, NJ, USA.
Luke 2:22-38When the time of their purification according to the Law
of Moses had been completed, Joseph and Mary took him to Jerusalem to present him to the Lord (as it is
written in the Law of the Lord, "Every firstborn male is to be consecrated to the Lord"), and to offer a sacrifice in keeping with what is
said in the Law of the Lord: "a pair of doves or two young pigeons."
Now there was a man in Jerusalem called Simeon, who was righteous and devout. He was
waiting for the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was upon him. It had been revealed to him by
the Holy Spirit that he would not die before he had seen the Lord's Christ. Moved by the Spirit, he went into the temple courts. When the parents brought in the child Jesus to do for him what the custom of the Law required, Simeon took him in his arms
and praised God, saying: "Sovereign Lord, as you have promised, you now dismiss
your servant in peace. For my eyes have seen your salvation, which
you have prepared in the sight of all people, a light for revelation
to the Gentiles and for glory to your people Israel."
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For Meditation1) Observing the law of Moses they take Jesus to the temple to present Him to the Lord.
2) According to the Law the firstborn male child of every family should be consecrated to the Lord.
3) Mary offers her Son to the Father, then ransoms Him back at the price paid by the poor.
4) Jesus is not subject to the law of Moses, yet to teach obedience, submits to it.
5) Mary is not subject to the law of purification, yet in humility she submits to it.
6) God had revealed to Simeon that he would not see death until he had seen the Messiah.
7) Recognizing the Child, he prays: "Now you can dismiss your servant in peace. You have fulfilled your word."
8) "This Child is destined to be the downfall and rise of many in Israel, a sign that will be opposed."
9) And to Mary Simeon reveals: "And your own soul a sword shall pierce."
10) After they fulfill all the Law requires they return to Nazareth.
Spiritual Fruit: Purity of mind and bodyThe stained glass window detail was photographed inside St. Virgil Church. The Catholic church is located in Morris Plains, NJ, USA.
Luke 2:39-52 When Joseph and Mary had done everything
required by the Law of the Lord, they returned to Galilee to their own town of Nazareth. And the
child grew and became strong; he was filled with wisdom, and the grace of God was upon him.
Every year his parents went to Jerusalem for the Feast of the Passover. When he was twelve
years old, they went up to the Feast, according to the custom. After the Feast was over, while
his parents were returning home, the boy Jesus stayed behind in Jerusalem, but they were unaware of it. Thinking he was in their
company, they traveled on for a day. Then they began looking for him among their
relatives and friends. When they did not find him, they went back to Jerusalem to look for him. After three days they found
him in the temple courts, sitting among the teachers, listening to them and asking
them questions. Everyone who heard him was amazed at his understanding and his
answers. When his parents saw him, they were astonished. His mother said to him,
"Son, why have you treated us like this? Your father and I have been anxiously searching for you." "Why were you
searching for me?" he asked. "Didn't you know I had to be in my Father's house?" But
they did not understand what he was saying to them. Then he went down to Nazareth with
them and was obedient to them. But his mother treasured all these things in her heart.
And Jesus grew in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and men.
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For Meditation1) When Jesus is twelve years old, He goes with His parents to Jerusalem for the feast of the Passover.
2) After the feast of the Passover, Joseph and Mary unknowingly set out for Nazareth without Jesus.
3) At the end of the first day's journey they discover Jesus is missing.
4) His parents return immediately looking for Him.
5) This loss causes grief and anxiety beyond our understanding to the hearts of Mary and Joseph.
6) On the third day they find Jesus in the Temple among the Doctors who were astonished at His wisdom.
7) Mary: "Son, why have you done this to us? Your father and I have been searching for you in sorrow."
8) Jesus: "Why did you search for me? Did you not know that I must be about my Father's business?"
9) Jesus goes down with them to Nazareth, and is subject to them.
10) Mary keeps all these things in her heart.
Spiritual Fruit: ObedienceThe stained glass window detail was photographed inside Saint Mary's Church. The Catholic church is located in Denville, NJ, USA.
Matthew 3:13-17 Then Jesus came from Galilee to the Jordan to
be baptized by John. But John tried to deter him, saying, "I
need to be baptized by you, and do you come to me?"
Jesus replied, "Let it be so now; it is proper for us to do this to fulfill all righteousness." Then John consented.
As soon as Jesus was baptized, he went up out of thewater. At that moment heaven was opened, and he
saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and lighting on him. And a voice from heaven said, "This is
my Son, whom I love; with him I am well pleased."
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For Meditation1) John is baptizing in the Jordan proclaiming a baptism of repentance.
2) "I am the voice of one crying in the desert, make straight the way of the Lord."
3) "One mightier than I is coming after me."
4) "I have baptized you with water, He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit."
5) Seeing Jesus, John exclaims: "Behold the Lamb of God."
6) After Jesus' baptism a voice from Heaven: "This is my beloved Son in whom I am well pleased."
7) The Spirit descends upon Jesus in the form of a dove.
8) In this heavenly manifestation is instituted the sacrament of baptism.
9) The divine Trinity is manifested: the voice of the Father is heard as the Spirit descends upon the Son.
10) Filled with the Holy Spirit, Jesus was led by the Spirit into the desert for 40 days.
Spiritual Fruit: Gratitude for the Gift of FaithThe stained glass window detail was photographed inside St. Rose of Lima Church. The Catholic church is located in East Hanover, NJ, USA.
John 2:1-11
On the third day there was a wedding at Cana in Galilee, and the mother of
Jesus was there. Jesus also was invited to the wedding with his disciples. When the wine ran out, the mother of Jesus said to
him, "They have no wine." And Jesus said to her, "Woman, what does this have to do with me? My hour has not yet come." His mother said to the servants, "Do
whatever he tells you."
Now there were six stone water jars there for the Jewish rites of purification, each holding
twenty or thirty gallons. Jesus said to the servants, "Fill the jars with water." And they filled them up to the brim. And he said to them,
"Now draw some out and take it to the master of the feast." So they took it. When the master of
the feast tasted the water now become wine, and did not know where it came from
(though the servants who had drawn the water knew), the master of the feast called the
bridegroom and said to him, "Everyone serves the good wine first, and when people have drunk
freely, then the poor wine. But you have kept the good wine until now." This, the first of his signs,
Jesus did at Cana in Galilee, and manifested his glory. And his disciples
believed in him.
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For Meditation1) Jesus, His Mother and disciples were invited to a wedding in Cana.
2) During the wedding feast the wine ran short.
3) Mary turned to Jesus: "They have no wine."
4) Jesus replied: "What would you have me do? My hour has not yet come."
5) Mary said to the waiters: "Do whatever he tells you."
6) There were six stone water jars, each holding fifteen to twenty gallons.
7) Jesus bids the waiters to fill the jars with water, and then draw some out and take it to the chief steward.
8) The chief steward said to the groom: "Every man serves the good wine first... but you have saved the good wine until now."
9) At Mary’s request, Jesus worked His first miracle.
10) By His presence, Christian marriage was raised to the dignity of a Sacrament.
Spiritual Fruit: FidelityThe stained glass window detail was photographed inside Our Lady of the Lake Church. The Catholic church is located in Sparta, NJ, USA.
Matthew 5:1-12 When Jesus saw the crowds, he went up the
mountain; and after he sat down, his disciples came to him. Then he began to speak, and
taught them, saying: "Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
"Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. "Blessed are the meek, for they will
inherit the earth. "Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.
"Blessed are the merciful, for they will receive mercy. "Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.
"Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God. "Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake, for theirs is
the kingdom of heaven. "Blessed are you when people revile you and persecute you and utter all
kinds of evil against you falsely on my account. Rejoice and be glad, for your reward is great in
heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you.
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For Meditation1) "Repent, for the kingdom of God is at hand."
2) "My kingdom is not of this world."
3) "Unless a man be born again of water and the Spirit, he cannot enter the kingdom of heaven."
4) "Whoever does not accept the kingdom of God as a little child will not enter into it."
5) "I have come to call sinners, not the just."
6) "Love your enemies, pray for those who perse-cute you."
7) "Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven."
8) "Blessed are they who hunger and thirst for justice, for they shall be satisfied."
9) "Blessed are they who suffer persecution for justice' sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven."
10) "You are Peter, and upon this rock I will build My church... I will give you the keys of the king-dom of heaven."
Spiritual Fruit: Desire for HolinessThe stained glass window detail was photographed inside Saint Paul Church. The Catholic church is located in Florence, KY, USA.
Matthew 17:1-8 After six days Jesus took with him Peter, James
and John the brother of James, and led them up a high mountain by themselves. There he
was transfigured before them. His face shone like the sun, and his clothes
became as white as the light. Just then there appeared before them
Moses and Elijah, talking with Jesus.
Peter said to Jesus, "Lord, it is good for us to be here. If you wish, I will put up three shelters, one for you,
one for Moses and one for Elijah."
While he was still speaking, a bright cloud enveloped them, and a voice from the cloud said, "This is my Son, whom I love; with
him I am well pleased. Listen to him!"
When the disciples heard this, they fell facedown to the
ground, terrified. But Jesus came and touched them. "Get up," he
said. "Don't be afraid." When they looked up, they saw no one
except Jesus.
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For Meditation1) Jesus took Peter, James and John up a high mountain to pray.
2) Jesus was transfigured before them.
3) "His face became as dazzling as the sun, his clothes as radiant as light."
4) This was to fortify their faith to withstand the coming tragedy of the Passion.
5) Jesus foresaw the 'scandal of the cross,' and prepared them for it by this manifestation of His glory.
6) Moses and Elias (representing the Law and the prophets of the Old Testament) were conversing with Jesus about His passion.
7) "Do not think I have come to destroy the Law or the Prophets... but to fulfill them."
8) From a cloud came a voice: "This is my beloved Son, listen to Him."
9) Jesus admonishes them not to tell the vision to anyone until the Son of Man rises from the dead.
10) We too will behold the transfigured Jesus on the Last Day.
Spiritual Fruit: Spiritual Courage
The stained glass window detail was photographed inside St. Peter the Apostle Church. The Catholic church is located in Parsippany, NJ, USA.
Matthew 26:26-28While they were eating, Jesus took bread,
said the blessing, broke it, and giving it to his disciples said, "Take and eat; this is my body." Then he took a cup, gave thanks,
and gave it to them, saying, "Drink from it, all of you, for this is my blood of the
covenant, which will be shed on behalf of many for the forgiveness of sins."
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For Meditation1) I have eagerly desired to eat this Passover with you before I suffer.
2) Jesus took bread, blessed it: "Take and eat, this is My Body."
3) Taking the wine: "This cup is the new covenant in my Blood, shed for you."
4) At that eucharistic meal, Jesus celebrated the first Mass.
5) At every Mass the sacrifice of Calvary is made present.
6) At the Last Supper Jesus instituted the sacra-ment of Holy Orders to perpetuate this sacrifice.
7) "Whoever eats my flesh and drinks my blood remains in me and I in him."
8) The Eucharist is a sacrifice inasmuch as it is offered up, and a sacrament inasmuch as it is received.
9) In the Mass we offer ourselves to God, and God gives himself to us.
10) The Mass will be fruitful in the measure of our surrender to the Father.
Spiritual Fruit: Love of our Eucharistic LordThe stained glass window detail was photographed inside St. Virgil Church. The Catholic church is located in Morris Plains, NJ, USA.
Luke 22:39-46 Jesus went out as
usual to the Mount of Olives, and his
disciples followed him. On reaching the place,
he said to them, “Pray that you will not fall into temp-tation.” He withdrew about a stone’s throw beyond them, knelt down and prayed, “Father, if you are
willing, take this cup from me; yet not my will, but yours be done.” An angel from heaven appeared to him
and strengthened him. And being in anguish, he prayed more earnestly, and his sweat was like drops of blood falling to the ground. When he rose from prayer and went back to
the disciples, he found them asleep, exhausted from sorrow. “Why are you sleeping?” he asked them. “Get up and pray so that you will not fall into temptation.”
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For Meditation1) Jesus comes with his disciples to Gethsemani: "Stay here, while I go yonder and pray."
2) Entering the garden with Peter, James, and 3) John, Jesus prays, "My soul is sorrowful unto death."
3) Jesus sees the sins of all mankind, whose guilt He has taken upon Himself.
4) He sees the wrath of the Father which His suffer-ings must appease.
5) So great is his anguish that His sweat becomes as drops of blood falling to the ground.
6) An angel appears to Him from heaven to strengthen Him.
7) "Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from Me; yet, not My will but Yours be done."
8) Finding the disciples asleep: "Could you not watch one hour with me?"
9) Jesus is betrayed by Judas, cruelly bound and led away.
10) Father, by the merits of the agony of Jesus in the Garden, have mercy on us and on the whole world.
Spiritual Fruit: God’s Will be doneThe stained glass window detail was photographed inside Our Lady of the Lake Church. The Catholic church is located in Sparta, NJ, USA.
Mark 15:1-15 As soon as it was morning, the chief priests
held a consultation with the elders and scribes and the whole council. They bound
Jesus, led him away, and handed him over to Pilate. Pilate asked him, "Are you the King
of the Jews?" He answered him, "You say so." Then the chief priests accused him of many
things. Pilate asked him again, "Have you no answer? See how many charges they bring
against you." But Jesus made no further reply, so that Pilate was amazed. Now at the festival he used to release a prisoner for them, anyone
for whom they asked. Now a man called Bar- bas was in prison with the rebels who had co-
mitted murder during the insurrection. So the crowd came and began to ask Pilate to do for them according to his custom. Then he answered
them, "Do you want me to release for you the King of the Jews?" For he realized that it was out of jealousy that
the chief priests had handed him over. But the chief priests stirred up the crowd to have him release Barabbas for them instead. Pilate spoke to them again, "Then what do you wish me to do with the man you call the King of
the Jews?" They shouted back, "Crucify him!" Pilate asked them, "Why, what evil has he done?" But they shouted all
the more, "Crucify him!" So Pilate, wishing to satisfy the crowd, released Barabbas for them; and after flogging
Jesus, he handed him over to be crucified.
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For Meditation1) Jesus is taken before the High Priest where He is falsely accused, buffeted and insulted.
2) The Jewish leaders take Jesus before Pilate, for only he can impose the death penalty.
3) The robber, Barabbas, is preferred to Jesus.
4) Pilate can "find no cause in Him", yet to appease the Jews, he orders Jesus to be scourged.
5) The scourge is made of leather thongs to which are attached small sharp bones.
6) Jesus is bound to a pillar and cruelly scourged until His whole body is covered with deep wounds.
7) The Lamb of God offers His suffering for the sins of mankind.
8) Jesus suffers so much in His sacred flesh to satisfy, especially, for sins of the flesh.
9) The prophesy of Isaiah is fulfilled: "He was wounded for our iniquities, He was bruised for our sins."
10) Father, by the merits of Jesus in this painful scourging, have mercy on us and on the whole world.
Spiritual Fruit: HumilityThe stained glass window detail was photographed inside Wadham College Chapel. The church is located in Oxford, United Kingdom.
Mark 15:16-19 Then the soldiers led him into
the courtyard of the palace (that is, the governor's headquar-
ters); and they called together the whole cohort. And they clothed him in a purple cloak; and after twisting some thorns into a crown,
they put it on him. And they began saluting him, "Hail, King of the
Jews!" They struck his head with a reed, spat upon
him, and knelt down in homage to him.
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For Meditation1) Pilate asks, "Are You a king?" Jesus answers: "I am a King, but My kingdom is not of this world."
2) In the praetorium, the soldiers place an old purple robe on Jesus in mockery of His claim to be a king.
3) They fashion a crown out of thorns, and force-fully press it down upon His head.
4) In His bound hands they place a reed, as a sceptre, in mockery of His kingship.
5) Kneeling before Him in derision, they spit on Him, and cry out: "Hail, King of the Jews!"
6) Taking the reed from His hand they strike Him on the head, driving the thorns more deeply into His scalp.
7) Pilate brings Jesus before the people, hoping His pitiful sight will soften them: "Behold the man!"
8) Their response: "Crucify Him! Crucify Him!"
9) Our Blessed Lord submitted to this terrible humiliation to make reparation for our pride.
10) Father, by the merits of this painful humiliation, have mercy on us and on the whole world.
Spiritual Fruit: Reign of Christ in our heartThe stained glass window detail was photographed inside Scared Heart of Jesus, Saint Patrick’s Parish. The Catholic church is located in Eau Claire, WI, USA.
John 19:16-17 Then he handed him over to
them to be crucified. So they took Jesus; and
carrying the cross by himself, he went out
to what is called The Place of the Skull, which in Hebrew is called
Golgotha.
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For Meditation1) One condemned to death by crucifixion is forced to carry the cross to the place of execu-tion. 2) The suffering of Jesus is intense as the cross is laid on His bruised and wounded back and shoul-ders. 3) Weak and exhausted from loss of blood, lack of food and rest, Jesus falls three times under the cross. 4) Jesus meets His afflicted Mother causing untold anguish in the Hearts of Son and Mother. 5) The countenance of Jesus is disfigured with blood and sweat, with dust and spittle. 6) Veronica wipes His face, leaving on her towel the image of His countenance. 7) Fearing that Jesus might die on the way, the soldiers force Simon of Cyrene to carry the cross behind Jesus. 8) Jesus speaks to weeping women; "Weep not for Me, but for yourselves and your children." 9) "If anyone is to be My disciple, let him take up his cross and follow Me." 10) Father, by the merits of this painful journey to Calvary, have mercy on us and on the whole world.
Spiritual Fruit: Patient bearing of trialsThe stained glass window detail was photographed inside Wadham CollegeChapel. The church is located in Oxford, United Kingdom.
Luke 23:33-46 When they came to the place that is called The
Skull, they crucified Jesus there with the criminals, one on his right and one on his left. [Then Jesus
said, "Father, forgive them; for they do not know what they are doing."] And they cast lots to divide his
clothing. And the people stood by, watching; but the leaders scoffed at him, saying, "He saved others; let him
save himself if he is the Messiah of God, his chosen one!" The soldiers also mocked him, coming up and offering
him sour wine, and saying, "If you are the King of the Jews, save yourself!" There was also an inscription over him, "This is the King of the Jews." One of the
criminals who were hanged there kept deriding him and saying, "Are you not the Messiah? Save yourself
and us!" But the other rebuked him, saying, "Do you not fear God, since you are
under the same sentence of con- demnation? And we indeed have been condemned justly, for we
are getting what we deserve for our deeds, but this man has done
nothing wrong." Then he said, "Jesus, remember me when you
come into your kingdom." He replied, "Truly I tell you, today you will be with me in Paradise." It was now about noon, and darkness came over the whole land until three in
the afternoon, while the sun's light failed; and the curtain of the temple was torn in two. Then Jesus, crying with a
loud voice, said, "Father, into your hands I commend my spirit." Having said this, he breathed his last.
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For Meditation1) The hands and feet of Jesus are nailed to the cross in the presence of His afflicted Mother.
2) "Father, forgive them for they know not what they do."
3) "This day you will be with Me in paradise."
4) "Woman, behold your Son. Son, behold your Mother."
5) "My God, My God, why have You forsaken Me?"
6) "I thirst."
7) "It is finished."
8) "Father, into Your hands I commend My spirit."
9) The side of Jesus is pierced with a lance. His body is taken down and placed in the arms of His Mother.
10) Father, by the merits of the crucifixion and death of Jesus, have mercy on us and on the whole world.
Spiritual Fruit: Pardoning of Injuries
The stained glass window detail was photographed inside Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church. The Catholic church is located in Boonton, NJ, USA.
Matthew 28:1-10 After the Sabbath, at dawn on
the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to look at the tomb. There
was a violent earthquake, for an angel of the Lord came down
from heaven and, going to the tomb, rolled back the stone and sat on it. His appearance was like light-
ning, and his clothes were white as snow. The guards were so afraid of him
that they shook and became like dead men. The angel said to the women, "Do not
be afraid, for I know that you are looking for Jesus, who was crucified. He is not here; he has
risen, just as he said. Come and see the place where he lay. Then go quickly and tell his
disciples: 'He has risen from the dead and is going ahead of you into Galilee. There
you will see him.' Now I have told you." So the women hurried away from the tomb, afraid yet filled with joy, and
ran to tell his disciples. Suddenly Jesus met them. "Greetings," he
said. They came to him, clasped his feet and worshiped him.
Then Jesus said to them, "Do not be afraid. Go and tell my brothers to go to Galilee;
there they will see me."
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For Meditation1) The body of Jesus is placed in the tomb on the evening of Good Friday.
2) His soul descends into the realm of the dead to announce to the Just the tidings of their redemp-tion.
3) Fearing the body of Jesus will be taken, the chief priests place guards at the tomb.
4) On the third day Jesus rises from the dead, glorious and immortal.
5) The earth quakes as the angel rolls back the stone, the guards flee in terror.
6) The holy women coming to anoint the body of Jesus are amazed and frightened to find the tomb open.
7) An angel calms their fears: "He is not here. He has risen as He said."
8) Jesus appears to Mary Magdalen and Peter and two disciples on the way to Emmaus.
9) That evening He appears to the apostles behind locked doors: "Peace be unto you ... do not be afraid."
10) Jesus breathes on them and gives them the power to forgive sin.
Spiritual Fruit: Faith
The stained glass window detail was photographed inside St. Catherine of Siena. The church is located in Mountain Lakes, NJ, USA.
Acts 1:3-11 After his suffering he presented
himself alive to them by many convincing proofs, appearing
to them during forty days and speaking about the kingdom
of God. While staying with them, he ordered them not to
leave Jerusalem, but to wait there for the promise of the
Father. "This," he said, "is what you have heard from me; for John
baptized with water, but you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit not many
days from now." So when they had come together, they asked him, "Lord, is this the time when you will restore the kingdom to Israel?" He replied,
"It is not for you to know the times or periods that the Father has set by his own authority. But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and
you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth." When he had
said this, as they were watching, he was lifted up, and a cloud took him out of their sight. While he was going and they were gazing up toward heaven, suddenly two men in white robes stood by them. They said, "Men of Galilee, why do you stand looking up toward heaven? This Jesus, who has been taken up from you into heaven, will come
in the same way as you saw him go into heaven."
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For Meditation1) Jesus remains on earth forty days after His Resurrection to prove He has truly risen from the dead.
2) He commissions the apostles to preach the gospel to every creature, and promises to be with them forever.
3) He will not leave them orphans, but will send the Holy Spirit to enlighten and strengthen them.
4) Jesus proceeds to Mt. Olivet accompanied by His Mother and the apostles and disciples.
5) Extending His pierced hands over all in a last blessing, He ascends into heaven.
6) As He ascends a cloud takes Him from their sight.
7) Jesus ascends to take His place at the right hand of the Father.
8) What jubilation there must be amid the angels of heaven at the triumphant entry of Jesus.
9) The wounds in His glorified body are an endless plea before the Father on our behalf.
10) The disciples leave Mt. Olivet and "return to Jerusalem with great joy."
Spiritual Fruit: Christian HopeThe stained glass window detail was photographed inside Our Lady of Victories Church. The church is located in Paterson, NJ, USA.
Acts 2:1-4 When the day of Pentecost had come, they
were all together in one place. And suddenly from heaven there came a sound like the rush of a violent
wind, and it filled the entire house where they were sitting. Divided tongues, as of fire, appeared among
them, and a tongue rested on each of them. All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in
other languages, as the Spirit gave them ability.
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For Meditation1) The apostles are gathered in the upper room where Jesus had held the Last Supper.
2) They are persevering in prayer with Mary the Mother of Jesus.
3) A sound comes from heaven like the rush of a mighty wind, and it fills the whole house.
4) The Holy Spirit descends on each of them in the form of tongues of fire.
5) Filled with the Gifts of the Holy Spirit, they are enlightened and strengthened to spread the gospel.
6) Having lost all fear of the Jewish leaders, the apostles boldly preach Christ crucified.
7) The multitudes are confounded because every man hears them speak in his own tongue.
8) The Holy Spirit comes upon the Infant Church never to leave it.
9) That first day Peter goes forth to preach and baptizes three thousand.
10) The feast of Pentecost is the birthday of the Church, for on that day it begins to grow.
Spiritual Fruit: Gifts of the Holy SpiritThe stained glass window detail was photographed inside St. Catherine of Siena. The church is located in Mountain Lakes, NJ, USA.
1 Thessalonians 4:14-18 For since we believe that Jesus died and
rose again, even so, through Jesus, God will bring with him those who have died. For this we declare to you by the word of the Lord, that we who are alive, who are left until the coming of the
Lord, will by no means precede those who have
died. For the Lord himself, with a cry of command, ,
with the archangel’s call
and with the sound of God's trumpet, will
descend from heaven, and the dead in Christ will rise first.
Then we who are alive, who are left, will be caught up in the
clouds together with them to meetthe Lord in the air; and so we will be
with the Lord forever. Therefore encour-age one another with these words.
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For Meditation1) After the apostles have dispersed, the Blessed Mother goes to live with John, the beloved disciple.
2) Mary lives many years on earth after the death of Christ.
3) She is a source of comfort, consolation and strength to the apostles.
4) As she had nourished the infant Jesus, so she nourishes spiritually the infant Church.
5) Mary dies, not of bodily infirmity, but is wholly overcome in a rapture of divine love.
6) Her body as well as her soul is taken up into heaven.
7) After her burial the apostles go to the tomb and find only fragrant lilies.
8) Jesus does not permit the sinless body of His Mother to decay in the grave.
9) Corruption of the body is an effect of original sin from which Mary is totally exempted.
10) The bodies of all mankind, at the last judg-ment, will be brought back and united again to the soul.
Spiritual Fruit: To Jesus through MaryThe stained glass window detail was photographed inside Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. The Catholic church is located in Hackettstown, NJ, USA.
Revelation 12:1And there appeared a great wonder in heaven; a
woman clothed with the sun, and the moon under her feet, and upon her head a crown of twelve stars.
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The stained glass window detail was photographed inside St. Cecilia's Church. The Catholic church is located in Rockaway, NJ, USA.
For Meditation1) As Mary enters heaven, the entire court of heaven greets with joy this masterpiece of God's creation.
2) Mary is crowned by her divine Son as Queen of heaven and earth.
3) More than we can ever know the Hearts of Jesus and Mary overflow with joy at this reunion.
4) Only in heaven will we know the great majesty of that coronation, and the joy it gave to the angels and saints.
5) Even the angels, who by nature are greater than humans, hail Mary as their Queen.
6) Mary shares so fully in the glory of Christ because she shared so fully in His suffering.
7) Only in heaven will we see how central is the role of Mary in the divine plan of redemption.
8) The angels and saints longed for the coming of her whose heel crushes the head of the serpent.
9) Mary pleads our cause as a most powerful Queen and a most merciful and loving Mother.
10) A great sign appeared in heaven; a woman clothed with the sun, the moon under her feet, and on her head a crown of twelve stars.
Spiritual Fruit: Grace of Final Perseverance
