The Glorious Mysteries

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	The Resurrection 1.- The body of Jesus is placed in the tomb on the evening of Good Friday. 2.- His soul descends into the realm of the dead to announce to the Just the tidings of their redemption. 3.- Fearing the body of Jesus will be taken, the chief priests place guards at the tomb. 4.- On the third day Jesus rises from the dead, glorious and immortal. 5.- The earth quakes as the angel rolls back the stone, the guards flee in terror. 6.- The holy women coming to anoint the body of Jesus are amazed and frightened to find the tomb open. 7.- An angel calms their fears: "He is not here. He has risen as He said." 8.- Jesus appears to Mary Magdalen and Peter and two disciples on the way to Emmaus. 9.- That evening He appears to the apostles behind locked doors: "Peace be unto you ... do not be afraid." 10.- Jesus breathes on them and gives them the power to forgive sin. Spiritual Fruit: Faith

	The ascension 1.- Jesus remains on earth forty days after His Resurrection to prove He has truly risen from the dead. 2.- He commissions the apostles to preach the gospel to every creature, and promises to be with them forever. 3.- He will not leave them orphans, but will send the Holy Spirit to enlighten and strengthen them. 4.- Jesus proceeds to Mt. Olivet accompanied by His Mother and the apostles and disciples. 5.- Extending His pierced hands over all in a last blessing, He ascends into heaven. 6.- As He ascends a cloud takes Him from their sight. 7.- Jesus ascends to take His place at the right hand of the Father. 8.- What jubilation there must be amid the angels of heaven at the triumphant entry of Jesus. 9.- The wounds in His glorified body are an endless plea before the Father on our behalf. 10.-The disciples leave Mt. Olivet and "return to Jerusalem with great joy." Spiritual Fruit: Christian Hope

	The descent of the Holy Spirit 1.- The apostles are gathered in the upper room where Jesus had held the Last Supper. 2.- They are persevering in prayer with Mary the Mother of Jesus. 3.- A sound comes from heaven like the rush of a mighty wind, and it fills the whole house. 4.- The Holy Spirit descends on each of them in the form of tongues of fire. 5.- Filled with the Gifts of the Holy Spirit, they are enlightened and strengthened to spread the gospel. 6.- Having lost all fear of the Jewish leaders, the apostles boldly preach Christ crucified. 7.- The multitudes are confounded because every man hears them speak in his own tongue. 8.- The Holy Spirit comes upon the Infant Church never to leave it. 9.- That first day Peter goes forth to preach and baptizes three thousand. 10.- The feast of Pentecost is the birthday of the Church, for on that day it begins to grow. Spiritual Fruit: Faith
	The Ascension 1.- Jesus remains on earth forty days after His Resurrection to prove He has truly risen from the dead. 2.- He commissions the apostles to preach the gospel to every creature, and promises to be with them forever. 3.- He will not leave them orphans, but will send the Holy Spirit to enlighten and strengthen them. 4.- Jesus proceeds to Mt. Olivet accompanied by His Mother and the apostles and disciples. 5.- Extending His pierced hands over all in a last blessing, He ascends into heaven. 6.- As He ascends a cloud takes Him from their sight. 7.- Jesus ascends to take His place at the right hand of the Father. 8.- What jubilation there must be amid the angels of heaven at the triumphant entry of Jesus. 9.- The wounds in His glorified body are an endless plea before the Father on our behalf. 10.- The disciples leave Mt. Olivet and "return to Jerusalem with great joy." Spiritual Fruit: Christian Hope

	The Coronation 1.- As Mary enters heaven, the entire court of heaven greets with joy this masterpiece of God's creation. 2.- Mary is crowned by her divine Son as Queen of heaven and earth. 3.- More than we can ever know the Hearts of Jesus and Mary overflow with joy at this reunion. 4.- Only in heaven will we know the great majesty of that coronation, and the joy it gave to the angels and saints. 5.- Even the angels, who by nature are greater than humans, hail Mary as their Queen. 6.- Mary shares so fully in the glory of Christ because she shared so fully in His suffering. 7.- Only in heaven will we see how central is the role of Mary in the divine plan of redemption. 8.- The angels and saints longed for the coming of her whose heel crushes the head of the serpent. 9.- Mary pleads our cause as a most powerful Queen and a most merciful and loving Mother. 10.- A great sign appeared in heaven; a woman clothed with the sun, the moon under her feet, and on her head a crown of twelve stars. Spiritual Fruit: Grace of Final Perseverance