Table of Contents
Introduction vii
The Joyful Mysteries 1
The Annunciation: "Only say the word?" 2
The Visitation: "How can this be?" 7
The Nativity: "Let us go to Bethlehem." 12
The Presentation at the Temple: "Looking for the Redemption" 17
The Finding in the Temple: "Did you not know that I must be in my Father's house? 22
The Sorrowful Mysteries 27
The Agony in the Garden: "Watch and pray." 28
The Scourging at the Pillar: "By his bruises we are healed." 33
The Crowning With Thorns: "Hail, King of the Jews!" 37
Carrying of the Cross: "Take my yoke upon you." 42
The Crucifixion: "The sun's light failed." 46
The Glorious Mysteries 51
The Resurrection: "The Firstborn From Among the Dead" 52
The Ascension: "A cloud took him from their sight." 57
The Descent of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost: "He lives with you and will be in you." 61
The Assumption of Mary: "He has lifted up the lowly." 66
The Coronation of Mary: "The Queen takes her place at your right hand." 70
The Luminous Mysteries 75
The Baptism of the Lord: "This is my Son, the Beloved." 76
The Wedding at Cana: "Do whatever he tells you." 81
The Proclamation of the Kingdom of God: "It is righteousness." 86
The Transfiguration: "It is good that we are here." 92
The Institution of the Eucharist: "Do this in remembrance of me." 96
Appendix 1 Prayers for Meditating Upon the Mysteries of the Rosary in the Context of the Mass 101
Appendix 2 Praying the Rosary as a New Catholic 107
Sources 117
