Mysteries of Light

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Mysteries of Light
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Mysteries of Light
The Baptism of Jesus
The Baptism in the Jordan is first of all a
mystery of light. Here, as Christ descends into
the waters, the innocent one who became sin for
our sake, the heavens open wide and the voice of
the Father declares him the beloved Son, while
the Spirit descends on him to invest him with the
mission which he is to carry.
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Mysteries of Light
The Baptism of Jesus
Jesus came from Galilee to John at the Jordan to
be baptised by himAfter Jesus was baptised, he
came up out of the water, and the heavens opened
up for him, and he saw the Spirit of God
descending upon him like a dove. A voice came
down from the heavens, saying, This is my
beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased.
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The Baptism of Jesus
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Mysteries of Light
The Baptism of Jesus
Lord God, at the Baptism of Jesus you revealed
yourself as the Holy Trinity Father, Son and
Holy Spirit. As people who have been created in
your image and likeness, and baptised in your
name, enable us to reveal to all the favours you
bestow upon humanity. We ask this through Christ
our Lord.
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Jesus self-revelation at the miracle in cana
Another mystery of light is the first of the
signs, given at Cana, when Christ changes water
into wine and opens the hearts of the disciples
to faith, thanks to the intervention of Mary, the
first among believers.
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Mysteries of Light
Jesus self-revelation at the miracle in cana
On the third day, there was a wedding in Cana in
Galilee, and the mother of Jesus was there. Jesus
and his disciples were also invited to the
wedding. When they ran out of wine, the mother of
Jesus said to him, They have no wine. Jesus
replied, Woman, how does your concern affect me?
My hour has not yet come. His mother said to the
servers, Do whatever he tells you.And when the
headwaiter tasted the water that had become wine,
without knowing where it came from (although the
servers who had drawn the water knew), the
headwaiter called the bridegroom and said to him,
Everyone serves good wine first, and then when
people have drunk freely, and inferior one but
you have kept the good wine until now. Jesus did
this as the first of his signs and so revealed
his glory, and his disciples began to believe him.
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Mysteries of Light
Jesus self-revelation at the miracle in cana
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Jesus self-revelation at the miracle in cana
Lord Jesus, as we enter into this mystery may we
see your glory with the eyes of faith that we may
believe and live as your disciples in the modern
world. We ask this through Christ our Lord.
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Jesus preaches the good news of Conversion,
repentance and forgiveness
Another mystery of light is the preaching by
which Jesus proclaims the coming of the Kingdom
of God, calls to conversion and forgives the sins
of all who draw near to him in humble trust the
inauguration of that ministry of mercy which he
continues to exercise until the end of the world,
particularly through the Sacrament of
Reconciliation which he has entrusted to his
Church.
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Mysteries of Light
Jesus preaches the good news of Conversion,
repentance and forgiveness
Jesus came to Galilee proclaiming the gospel of
God This is the time of fulfilment. The kingdom
of God is at hand. Repent, and believe the good
news.
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Mysteries of Light
Jesus preaches the good news of Conversion,
repentance and forgiveness
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Mysteries of Light
Jesus preaches the good news of Conversion,
repentance and forgiveness
Lord Jesus, in you the Kingdom of God was
manifest. You called all people to repentance and
belief. May we receive your mercy once more by
turning away from sin and being faithful to the
Good News. We ask this through Christ our Lord.
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The transfiguration of Jesus
The mystery of light par excellence is the
Transfiguration, traditionally believed to have
taken place on Mount Tabor. The glory of the
Godhead shines forth from the face of Christ as
the Father commands the astonished Apostles,
listen to him and to prepare to experience with
him the agony of the Passion, so as to come with
him to the joy of the Resurrection and a life
transfigured by the Holy Spirit.
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Mysteries of Light
The Transfiguration of Jesus
Jesus took Peter, John, and James and went up the
mountain to pray. While he was in prayer, his
face changed in appearance and his clothing
became dazzling white. Two men were conversing
with him, Moses and Elijah, appearing in glory
and speaking of the exodus that he was going to
accomplish in Jerusalem. Peter and his companions
had been overcome by sleep, but becoming fully
awake, they saw his glory and the two men
standing with him.... While he was still
speaking, a cloud came and cast a shadow over
them, and they became frightened when they
entered the cloud. Then from the cloud came a
voice that said, "This is my chosen Son listen
to him."
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The Transfiguration of Jesus
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Mysteries of Light
The Transfiguration of Jesus
Lord Jesus, your transfiguration on Mount Tabor
revealed, in a yet mysterious way, the passion,
death and resurrection that lay before you. We
echo the words of St. Peter, as we contemplate
this mystery, Master, it is wonderful for us to
be here. May we always experience the wonder of
being in your presence as you once more reveal
your glory to us. We ask this through Christ our
Lord.
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The Institution of the Eucharist
A final mystery of light is the institution of
the Eucharist, in which Christ offers his body
and blood as food under the signs of bread and
wine, and testifies "to the end" his love for
humanity (John 131), for whose salvation he will
offer himself in sacrifice.
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Mysteries of Light
The Institution of the Eucharist
This is the tradition of the Lord that I received
and that in my turn I have handed on to you the
Lord Jesus, on the night that he was delivered
up, took bread, and, after giving thanks, broke
it saying, This is my body which is broken for
you do this in memory of me. In the same
manner, taking the cup after the supper, he said,
This cup is the new Covenant in my blood.
Whenever you drink it, do it in memory of me.
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The Institution of the Eucharist
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Mysteries of Light
The Institution of the Eucharist
Lord Jesus, in the Eucharist you offer your body
and blood and testify to the end your love for
humanity. May we always worthily celebrate that
same sacrifice, the source and summit of our
daily lives, that, nourished by these holy gifts,
we may reveal your light and life to all. We ask
this through Christ our Lord.
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Hail, Holy Queen
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Holy Fathers prayer intentions
General That children may be protected and
defended against every form of violence by means
of the care taken by their families and of
adequate social policies all over the
world. Missionary That the celebration of the
birth of Christ the Saviour may help men and
women of every culture to have an ever greater
respect for the little ones and the disinherited