THE LUMINOUS Mysteries of the Holy Rosary allow us to meditate on the ministry of Jesus Christ. Let us remember that the Holy Rosary is Mary’s testimony of Jesus: her experiences of His life, His ministry, and the Gospel.
It is traditional to pray the Luminous Mysteries on Thursdays. Also, the Catholic Church has attached specific graces that we can receive through the meditation of the mysteries of the Rosary and applying them to our lives.
The Luminous Mysteries were instituted by Saint John Paul II, well after the time of St. Louis de Montfort. To harmonize it with the other mysteries, below I provide the Luminous Mysteries adapting them to the method of Saint Louis-Marie de Montfort, the Apostle of the Rosary.
I also include passages of Scripture and images to help us meditate on each Mystery. I pray that this resource may be of great help to you along your Road to Righteousness.
Introductory Prayers:
Make the Sign of the Cross while praying:
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen
Pray:
I unite with all the saints in Heaven, with all the just on earth, and with all the faithful here present. I unite with Thee, O my Jesus, in order to praise worthily Thy holy Mother and to praise Thee in her and through her.
I renounce all the distractions I may have during this Rosary, which I wish to say with modesty, attention, and devotion, just as if it were to be the last of my life.
We offer Thee; O most Holy Trinity, this Creed in honor of all the mysteries of our Faith; this Our Father and these three Hail Mary in honor of the unity of Thy Essence and the Trinity of Thy Persons.
We ask of Thee a lively faith, a firm hope, and an ardent charity.
Amen
Pray the Apostles Creed
Pray the Our Father
Pray three Hail Mary
Pray the Glory Be
The First Luminous Mystery – The Baptism of Jesus
Spiritual Grace: Openness to the Holy Spirit
Pray:
We offer Thee, O Lord Jesus, this decade in honor of Thy baptism by John the Baptist, and we ask of Thee, through this Mystery and through the intercession of Thy holy Mother, the opening of our hearts and minds to the guidance and inspiration of the Holy Spirit.
Amen
Contemplative Image
Scripture NRSV – Matthew 3,13-17
13 Then Jesus came from Galilee to John at the Jordan, to be baptized by him. 14 John would have prevented him, saying, “I need to be baptized by you, and do you come to me?” 15 But Jesus answered him, “Let it be so now; for it is proper for us in this way to fulfill all righteousness.” Then he consented. 16 And when Jesus had been baptized, just as he came up from the water, suddenly the heavens were opened to him and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and alighting on him. 17 And a voice from heaven said, “This is my Son, the Beloved, with whom I am well pleased.”
Pray the Our Father
Pray the Fatima Prayer:
O my Jesus, forgive us our sins, save us from the fires of hell, and lead all souls to Heaven, especially those who are in most need of Thy mercy.
Pray:
May the grace of the Mystery of the Baptism of Jesus come down into our souls.
Amen
The Second Luminous Mystery – The Miracle at Cana
Spiritual Grace: To Jesus through Mary
Pray:
We offer Thee, O Lord Jesus, this decade in honor of Thy miracle at the wedding feast of Cana, done at Thy Mother’s behest, and we ask of Thee, through this Mystery and through the intercession of Thy holy Mother, that we may come to find Thee and become Thy worthy servants, through Mary’s guidance and care.
Amen
Contemplative Image
Scripture NRSV – John 2,1-11
1 On the third day there was a wedding in Cana of Galilee, and the mother of Jesus was there. 2 Jesus and his disciples had also been invited to the wedding. 3 When the wine gave out, the mother of Jesus said to him, “They have no wine.” 4 And Jesus said to her, “Woman, what concern is that to you and to me? My hour has not yet come.” 5 His mother said to the servants, “Do whatever he tells you.” 6 Now standing there were six stone water jars for the Jewish rites of purification, each holding twenty or thirty gallons. 7 Jesus said to them, “Fill the jars with water.” And they filled them up to the brim. 8 He said to them, “Now draw some out, and take it to the chief steward.” So they took it. 9 When the steward tasted the water that had become wine, and did not know where it came from (though the servants who had drawn the water knew), the steward called the bridegroom 10 and said to him, “Everyone serves the good wine first, and then the inferior wine after the guests have become drunk. But you have kept the good wine until now.” 11 Jesus did this, the first of his signs, in Cana of Galilee, and revealed his glory; and his disciples believed in him.
Pray ten Hail Mary
Pray the Fatima Prayer:
O my Jesus, forgive us our sins, save us from the fires of hell, and lead all souls to Heaven, especially those who are in most need of Thy mercy.
Pray:
May the grace of the Mystery of the Miracle at Cana come down into our souls.
Amen
The Third Luminous Mystery – The Proclamation of the Kingdom of God
Spiritual Grace: Repentance and trust in God
Pray:
We offer Thee, O Lord Jesus, this decade in honor of Thy proclamation of the Kingdom of God, and we ask of Thee, through this Mystery and through the intercession of Thy holy Mother, that we may obtain true repentance for our sins within our hearts, striving our hardest to obey God’s will, while placing our full and unhindered trust in Him.
Amen
Contemplative Image
Scripture NRSV – Mark 1,14-15
14 Now after John was arrested, Jesus came to Galilee, proclaiming the good news of God, 15 and saying, “The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God has come near; repent, and believe in the good news.”
Pray ten Hail Mary
Pray the Glory Be
Pray the Fatima Prayer:
O my Jesus, forgive us our sins, save us from the fires of hell, and lead all souls to Heaven, especially those who are in most need of Thy mercy.
Pray:
May the grace of the Mystery of the Proclamation of the Kingdom of God come down into our souls.
Amen
The Fourth Luminous Mystery – The Transfiguration
Spiritual Grace: Desire for holiness
Pray:
We offer Thee, O Lord Jesus, this decade in honor of Thy Transfiguration, showing Thy divine nature and the confirmation of it by the Father, and we ask of Thee, through this Mystery and through the intercession of Thy holy Mother, that we may obtain within our hearts a true desire for holiness and the strength to live it out.
Amen
Contemplative Image
Scripture NRSV – Matthew 17,1-8
1 Six days later, Jesus took with him Peter and James and his brother John and led them up a high mountain, by themselves. 2 And he was transfigured before them, and his face shone like the sun, and his clothes became dazzling white. 3 Suddenly there appeared to them Moses and Elijah, talking with him. 4 Then Peter said to Jesus, “Lord, it is good for us to be here; if you wish, I will make three dwellings here, one for you, one for Moses, and one for Elijah.” 5 While he was still speaking, suddenly a bright cloud overshadowed them, and from the cloud, a voice said, “This is my Son, the Beloved; with him, I am well pleased; listen to him!” 6 When the disciples heard this, they fell to the ground and were overcome by fear. 7 But Jesus came and touched them, saying, “Get up and do not be afraid.” 8 And when they looked up, they saw no one except Jesus himself alone.
Pray the Our Father
Pray the Glory Be
Pray the Fatima Prayer:
O my Jesus, forgive us our sins, save us from the fires of hell, and lead all souls to Heaven, especially those who are in most need of Thy mercy.
Pray:
May the grace of the Mystery of the Transfiguration of Jesus come down into our souls.
Amen
The Fifth Luminous Mystery – The Institution of the Eucharist
Spiritual Grace: Eucharistic Adoration
Pray:
We offer Thee, O Lord Jesus, this decade in honor of Thy institution of the Eucharist during the last supper, and we ask of Thee, through this Mystery and through the intercession of Thy holy Mother, that we may obtain undying love, reverence, and a true desire for union with Thee in the Eucharist.
Amen
Contemplative Image
Scripture NRSV – Matthew 26,26-30
26 While they were eating, Jesus took a loaf of bread, and after blessing it he broke it, gave it to the disciples, and said, “Take, eat; this is my body.” 27 Then he took a cup, and after giving thanks he gave it to them, saying, “Drink from it, all of you; 28 for this is my blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins. 29 I tell you, I will never again drink of this fruit of the vine until that day when I drink it new with you in my Father’s kingdom.”
30 When they had sung the hymn, they went out to the Mount of Olives.
Pray ten Hail Mary
Pray the Glory Be
Pray the Fatima Prayer:
O my Jesus, forgive us our sins, save us from the fires of hell, and lead all souls to Heaven, especially those who are in most need of Thy mercy.
Pray:
May the grace of the Mystery of the Institution of the Eucharist come down into our souls.
Amen
Concluding Prayer
Hail Mary, beloved Daughter of the Eternal Father; admirable Mother of the Son; faithful Spouse of the Holy Ghost; august Temple of the Most Holy Trinity.
Hail Sovereign Princess, to whom all owe subjection in Heaven and on Earth!
Hail sure refuge of sinners, Our Lady of Mercy, who hast never refused any request.
All sinful though I am, I cast myself at thy feet and beseech thee to obtain from Jesus, thy beloved Son, contrition, and pardon for all my sins, as well as the gift of divine wisdom.
I consecrate myself entirely to Jesus, through thee, with all that I have. I choose thee today for my Mother and Mistress. Treat me then, as the least of thy children, and the most obedient of thy servants.
Listen, my princess, listen to the sighs of a heart that desires to love and serve thee faithfully. Let it never be said that of all who have had recourse to thee, I was the first to be abandoned.
O my hope, O my life, O my faithful and Immaculate Virgin Mary, defend me, nourish me, hear me, teach me, and save me.
Amen
2 Comments
Teresa Tarvis
I just want to thank you for the beautiful and inspiring prayer you gave us. I see you have taken from rich sources and made it anew.
Also, thank you for the visio divina, so exquisitely presented and attributed. It has helped me grow spiritually.
Juan Gonzalez
Thank you! I’m glad it was of use. 🙂