The Transfiguration of the Lord Fruit of the Mystery: Desire for Holiness Transfigured for Holiness by Courtney Michele Maurer Two years after my first child was born, my soul, mind, and body began to shut down. I became ill and from January to April 2019, I had already undergone three surgical procedures. On top ofContinue reading “Fourth Luminous Mystery”
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Third Luminous Mystery
The Proclamation of the Kingdom of Heaven Fruit of the Mystery: Trust in God Motherly Advice from 90 with Joan M. Dear Reader, For this Mystery I thought it would benefit us all to hear some motherly advice from my Grandmother, Joan. She’s 90 years old and as such, has wisdom from experience and clarityContinue reading “Third Luminous Mystery”
Second Luminous Mystery
The Wedding at Cana Fruit of the Mystery: To Jesus Through Mary Talking With Mary by Gabrielle Malouf It was a rough day for my daughter and me. Lots of meltdowns, tears, and typical childlike behavior that required some delicate discipline on my behalf. As I tucked my five-year-old into her bed, we began ourContinue reading “Second Luminous Mystery”
First Luminous Mystery
The Baptism of the Lord Openness to the Holy Spirit Raising His Children by Angela Coffey When first reading that the fruit of this mystery, The Baptism in the Jordan, was Openness to the Holy Spirit, I immediately thought, how apropos! As a mother of four children 4 and under who needs to constantly navigateContinue reading “First Luminous Mystery”
Fourth Glorious Mystery
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First Glorious Mystery
The Resurrection of Jesus Fruit of the Mystery: Faith Mary Had One Child by Cait Winters “But I want one!,” my son wailed through a mouthful of the brownies we made after dinner. “You already have one!” I said, trying my best to calm him before the Heimlich Maneuver became a necessity. My littlest kidsContinue reading “First Glorious Mystery”
Fourth Sorrowful Mystery
Jesus Carries the Cross Fruit of the Mystery: Patience Neither Too Heavy nor Too Light by Natalie Gonzalez Last year for Lent I prayed the sorrowful mysteries for 40 days straight. It was absolute torture to daily walk the path to my salvation through the death of an innocent man which I am very painfullyContinue reading “Fourth Sorrowful Mystery”
Fifth Joyful Mystery
The Finding of Jesus in the Temple The Joy of Christ Even the Holiest Parents by Danielle Elliott I could feel my mind start to drift as I sat in an empty pew with my little family listening to the priest’s homily: “While the parables throughout the Gospels depict our Lord in various roles, today’sContinue reading “Fifth Joyful Mystery”
Fourth Joyful Mystery
The Presentation of Jesus in the Temple Fruit of the Mystery: Obedience/Faithfulness to God A Zealous Dependence by Kate Kopecky Praying the Rosary with my family was something we clung to for months and months. On my knees, I prayed for healing from the past and strength in the moment. The Catholic faith, its simplicityContinue reading “Fourth Joyful Mystery”
Third Joyful Mystery
The Nativity Fruit of the Mystery Detachment/Poverty of Spirit God Alone Can Satisfy by Steph Bartolomeo It was just another Saturday morning as we were getting ready to get our home enthroned to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, until I got a text from my dad that my mom had unexpectedly passed away that morning.Continue reading “Third Joyful Mystery”
Motherhood Through the Mysteries 