The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Fruit of the Mystery: Devotion to Mary Devotion to Mary is Devotion to Christ by Christie L. “Taken up to heaven she did not lay aside this saving office but by her intercession continues to bring us the gifts of eternal salvation.” Lumen Gentium para. 62 As aContinue reading “Fourth Glorious Mystery”
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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 Third Glorious Mystery
Photo by Kelsey Green The Descent of the Holy Spirit Fruit of the Mystery: Wisdom & Love of God With the Conception of Every Child a Mother is Born “I’m going to take a pregnancy test!”, I shouted across the apartment to my husband as I walked anxiously into our bathroom. The time had comeContinue reading “The Third 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 