Fifth Glorious Mystery

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”

Fifth Sorrowful Mystery

The Crucifixion Fruit of the Mystery: Forgiveness & Perseverance Love Embodied, Suffering Embraced by Kirby Hoberg How is this real?  I have wondered at every positive pregnancy test, each birth, each time I rock a child to sleep. Also at the “I’m so sorry”s given in sterile ER rooms, the quiet scans, the terror ofContinue reading “Fifth Sorrowful Mystery”

Fifth Joyful Mystery

The Finding of Jesus in the Temple Fruit of the Mystery:  Joy Heaven is Worth It by Hannah Marks I was sitting in the waiting room of my OB-GYN’s office, waiting to be called back for my yearly checkup.  That office brings back so many emotions every time I enter it, but at this particularContinue reading “Fifth Joyful Mystery”