The Third Glorious Mystery
The Descent of the Holy Ghost upon the Apostles
The Holy Spirit comes to the apostles and the Blessed Mother.
Lesson: Wisdom, Love of God, Zeal, Fortitude
When the time for Pentecost was fulfilled, they were all in one place together. 2 And suddenly there came from the sky a noise like a strong driving wind, and it filled the entire house in which they were. Then there appeared to them tongues as of fire, which parted and came to rest on each one of them.
- Acts 2:1-3
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The Fourth Glorious Mystery
The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary into Heaven
The Mother of Jesus is taken into heaven.
Lesson: Eternal Happiness, Grace of a Happy Death
3 As an apple tree among the trees of the woods,
so is my lover among men.
I delight to rest in his shadow,
and his fruit is sweet to my mouth.
4 He brings me into the banquet hall
and his emblem over me is love.
5 Strengthen me with raisin cakes,
refresh me with apples,
for I am faint with love.
6 His left hand is under my head
and his right arm embraces me.
- Song of Songs 2:3-6
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The Fifth Glorious Mystery
The Coronation of Our Lady as Queen of Heaven and Earth
Mary is crowned queen of heaven and earth.
Lessons: Devotion to Mary and Final Perseverance, Trust in Mary's Intercession
46 And Mary said,"My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord;
47 my spirit rejoices in God my savior.
48 For he has looked upon his handmaid's lowliness;
behold, from now on will all ages call me blessed."
- Luke 1:46-48
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