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”
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Third Glorious Mystery
The Descent of the Holy Spirit Fruit of the Mystery: Wisdom and Love of God Raising Saints by Danielle Heckenkamp Sometimes, when we least expect it, God changes our path. It could a job change, changing parishes or schools, moving to a new house, a miscarriage, a new baby, or the loss of a familyContinue reading “Third Glorious Mystery”
Second Glorious Mystery
The Ascension of Jesus Fruit of the Mystery: Hope & Desire for Heaven Babes in Arms, Babes in Heaven by Maria Riley There was only one thing I was sure of from a very young age: I wanted to be a mother. I scared off suitors numerous times by the second date by mentioning myContinue reading “Second Glorious Mystery”
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 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”
Second Sorrowful Mystery
The Scourging at the Pillar Purity of Heart No Love Without Sacrifice by Samantha Isabel Pregnancy demands purity. We worry about what we eat, drink, even what we inhale. For me, it felt effortless to take this initiative because there was a brand new life growing within me and I was sure I would doContinue reading “Second Sorrowful Mystery”
First Sorrowful Mystery
The Agony in the Garden Accepting God’s Will The Mountain That is Movable by Eileen Tully Then the disciples approached Jesus in private and asked, “Why could we not drive [the demon] out?” He said to them, “Because of your lack of faith. Amen I say to you, if you have faith the size ofContinue reading “First Sorrowful Mystery”
Motherhood Through the Mysteries 