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The Resurrection of Our Lord - the glory of faith - Meditation: The angel spoke, "Do not be frightened. I know you are looking for Jesus the crucified, but he is not here. He has been raised, exactly as he promised."
The Ascension of Jesus into Heaven - the glory of hope - Meditation: He then led them out near Bethany, and with hands upraised, blessed them. As he blessed, and left them, and was taken up to heaven.
The Decent of the Holy Spirit - the glory of love and renewal - Meditation: Tongues as of fire appeared which parted and came to rest on each of them. All were filled with the Holy Spirit.
The Assumption of Mary into Heaven - the glory of union - Meditation: May you be blessed, my daughter, by God most high, beyond all women on earth; and may the Lord God be blessed, the creator of heaven and earth.
The Coronation of Mary as Queen of Heaven and Earth - the glory of humility and the final victory - Meditation: A great sign appeared in the sky, a woman clothed with the sun, with the moon under her feet and on her head a crown of twelve stars.
The Baptism of Christ - "And when Jesus was baptized, he went up immediately from the water, and behols, the heavens were opened and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove, and alighting on him; and lo, a voice from heaven, saying, 'This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased' (Mt. 3:16-17).
The Wedding at Cana - "This, the first of his signs, Jesus did at Cana in Galilee, and manifested his glory; and his disciples believed in him' (John 2:11).
Preaching of Christ on the Kingdom, Conversion, and Reconciliation - "Now after John was arrested, Jesus came into Galilee, preaching the Gospel of God, and saying, "The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand; repent, and believe in the Gospel" (Mk 1:14-15).
The Transfiguration - "And after six days Jesus took with him Peter and James and John his brother, and led them up a high mountain apart. And he was transfigured before them, and his face shone like the sun, and his garments became white as light. And behold, there appeared to them Moses and Elijah, talking with him" (Mt. 17:1-3
The Last Supper and the Institution of the Eucharist - "Now as they were eating, Jesus took bread, and blessed, and broke it, and gave it to his disciples and said, 'Take, eat; this is my body.' And he took a cup, and when he had given thanks he gave it to them, saying, 'Drink of it, all of you; for this is my blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins'" (Mt.26:26-28)
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Prayer Before the Rosary - St Louis De Montfort
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 pray with modesty, attention, and devotion, just as if it were to be the last of my life.
Offering: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 Marys 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.
Prayer after the Rosary - Hail Mary, beloved Daughter of the Eternal Father, admirable Mother of the Son, faithful spouse of the Holy Spirit, august Temple of the Most Holy Trinity! Hail, Soverign 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 your feet and beseech you to obtain from Jesus, your beloved Son, contrition and pardon for all my sins, as well as the gift of true wisdom. I consecrate myself entirely to you with all that I have. I choose you today for my Mother and Mistress. Treat me, then, as the least of your children and the most obedient of your servants. Listen, my princess, to the sighs of a heart that desires to love and serve you faithfully. Let it never be said that of all those who have had recourse to you, 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.