He felt unworthy, but Jesus reassured him, saying “it is fitting for us to fulfill all righteousness” (Matthew 3:15). At first, John the Baptist was hesitant to baptize Jesus. Jesus’ ministry began after his Baptism in the Jordan. The Mass will be fruitful in the measure of our surrender to the Father.The first Luminous Mystery is the Baptism in the JordanĪnd when Jesus was baptized, … the heavens were opened and He saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove, and alighting on Him, and lo, a voice from heaven, saying, ‘this is My beloved Son, which whom I am well pleased. In the Mass we offer ourselves to God, and God gives himself to us. The Eucharist is a sacrifice inasmuch as it is offered up, and a sacrament inasmuch as it is received. "Whoever eats my flesh and drinks my blood remains in me and I in him." Taking the wine: "This cup is the new covenant in my Blood, shed for you."Īt that eucharistic meal, Jesus celebrated the first Mass.Īt every Mass the sacrifice of Calvary is made present.Īt the Last Supper Jesus instituted the sacrament of Holy Orders to perpetuate this sacrifice. Jesus took bread, blessed it: "Take and eat, this is My Body." I have eagerly desired to eat this Passover with you before I suffer. The Institution of the Eucharist 5th Luminous Mystery
We too will behold the transfigured Jesus on the Last Day. Jesus admonishes them not to tell the vision to anyone until the Son of Man rises from the dead. but to fulfill them."įrom a cloud came a voice: "This is my beloved Son, listen to Him." "Do not think I have come to destroy the Law or the Prophets. Moses and Elias (representing the Law and the prophets of the Old Testament) were conversing with Jesus about His passion. Jesus foresaw the 'scandal of the cross,' and prepared them for it by this manifestation of His glory. This was to fortify their faith to withstand the coming tragedy of the Passion. "His face became as dazzling as the sun, his clothes as radiant as light." Jesus took Peter, James and John up a high mountain to pray. Prayer Cards 15% off The Transfiguration 4th Luminous Mystery I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven." "You are Peter, and upon this rock I will build My church. "Blessed are they who suffer persecution for justice' sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven." "Blessed are they who hunger and thirst for justice, for they shall be satisfied." "Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven." "Love your enemies, pray for those who persecute you." "I have come to call sinners, not the just." "Whoever does not accept the kingdom of God as a little child will not enter into it." "Unless a man be born again of water and the Spirit, he cannot enter the kingdom of heaven."
"Repent, for the kingdom of God is at hand." The Proclamation of the Kingdom 3rd Luminous Mystery but you have saved the good wine until now."Īt Mary's request, Jesus worked His first miracle.īy His presence, Christian marriage was raised to the dignity of a Sacrament. The chief steward said to the groom: "Every man serves the good wine first. Jesus bids the waiters to fill the jars with water, and then draw some out and take it to the chief steward. There were six stone water jars, each holding fifteen to twenty gallons. Mary said to the waiters: "Do whatever he tells you." Jesus replied: "What would you have me do? My hour has not yet come." Mary turned to Jesus: "They have no wine." Jesus, His Mother and disciples were invited to a wedding in Cana.ĭuring the wedding feast the wine ran short. If you donate just $5.00, the price of your coffee, Catholic Online School could keep thriving. We're not salespeople, but we depend on donations averaging $14.76 and fewer than 1% of readers give. If you have already donated, we sincerely thank you. Hi readers, it seems you use Catholic Online a lot that's great! It's a little awkward to ask, but we need your help.
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