The Coronation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Fruit of the Mystery: Eternal Happiness Imitating Mary in Spiritual Motherhood by Steffani Aquila In all honesty, growing close to Mary was something that was very challenging for me. When I was in my college years, I wanted a close relationship and devotion to her so badly thatContinue reading “Fifth Glorious Mystery”
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Fifth Sorrowful Mystery
The Crucifixion Fruit of the Mystery: Love of the Cross The Bullhorn and the Whisper by Annabelle Moseley Dedicated in memory of Jane Wigutow “With zeal I have been zealous for the Lord God of Hosts” (1 Kings 19:14) I first met our friend Jane during the height of the pandemic, when my family andContinue reading “Fifth Sorrowful Mystery”
Fourth Joyful Mystery
The Presentation of Jesus at the Temple Fruit of the Mystery: Faithfulness to God The Answer to Everything by Thérèse Hamtil Talarico As a mother, it is so vital to be an example to your children. How does one do this when she is frazzled; she is worn to the bone; she is completely andContinue reading “Fourth Joyful Mystery”
Fifth Glorious Mystery
The Coronation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Fruit of the Mystery: Eternal Happiness Motherhood is Messy by Eileen Perez It’s rarely the pretty pinned boards or carefully curated captions on an Instagram post. No, the majority of motherhood is spent trying to keep all the balls in the air: the laundry, the dishes, meals, homework,Continue reading “Fifth Glorious Mystery”
The Second Luminous Mystery
The Wedding at Cana Fruit of the Mystery: To Jesus Through Mary Do Whatever He Tells You “Do whatever He tells you.” Those words, spoken by Our Lady at the wedding feast of Cana, sum up the rosary in a nutshell. They call to mind Mary’s role as the mediator between Christ and His flock.Continue reading “The Second Luminous Mystery”
The First Luminous Mystery
The Baptism of Jesus Fruit of the Mystery: Openness to the Holy Spirit Baptism Changes Everything “If we get married, we’ll have children, and you’ll want to baptize those children in the Catholic Church. I won’t let you and you’ll hate me, and everything we have now will be for nothing.” I knew in myContinue reading “The First Luminous Mystery”
The First Sorrowful Mystery
The Agony in the Garden Fruit of the Mystery: Accepting God’s Will “You Are Such a Strong Woman“ by Megan Madden I still remember our long flight to Austria and walking off the airplane in Vienna. We had spent the summer of a lifetime with friends who had slowly become family over the course ofContinue reading “The First Sorrowful Mystery”
The Fifth Glorious Mystery
The Coronation of Mary Fruit of the Mystery: Eternal Happiness Job Filled: Queen of the Universe My twelve-year-old daughter was being especially bossy during lunch. My son, fifteen months her junior, rolled his eyes. “The job of Queen of the Universe is already taken.” Ouch. Catholic burn. But thank God that job already is taken.Continue reading “The Fifth Glorious Mystery”
The Second Glorious Mystery
The Ascension of Jesus Fruit of the Mystery: Hope & Desire for Heaven Not for a Party, Not for Appearances, but for Faith “How are you?” my mom asked as we raced into the church. We were on time, but not by much. I knew I looked exhausted, but what could I do? Today wasContinue reading “The Second Glorious Mystery”
The First Glorious Mystery
The Resurrection of Jesus Fruit of the Mystery: Faith God’s Gift to Me: Faith in My Ability to Be a Mother Even before my third child was one year old, I was cleaning out her clothes. The donation pile grew, despite any reservations or nostalgia I had for the little rompers and newborn pajamas thatContinue reading “The First Glorious Mystery”
Motherhood Through the Mysteries 