Holy Rosary: The Luminous Mysteries Poem by NHIEN NGUYEN MD

1. FIRST LUMINOUS MYSTERY: BAPTISM OF JESUS

From Galilee, Jesus came to Jordan river to be baptized by John.
John declined to baptize Jesus, but Jesus requested that, so he did.
After being baptized, Jesus came out of the water immediately
The heaven opened, the Spirit of God like a dove came down on him
Then a voice said from heavens:
"This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased".
(Matthew 3: 16-17)

*Fruit of the mystery: Openness to the Holy Spirit

2. SECOND LUMINOUS MYSTERY: WEDDING AT CANA

There was a wedding in the town of Cana in Galilee
Jesus, his mother and his disciples were also invited.
Jesus' mother said to Jesus: "They are out of wine"
And she also told the servants: "Do whatever he tells you."
Jesus told servants to fill six stone water jars
And they filled them with water to the brim.
The water became the best wine that ever being served.
(John 2: 5-7)

*Fruit of the mystery: To Jesus through Mary

3. THIRD LUMINOUS MYSTERY: PROCLAIMING THE KINGDOM

Jesus summoned his twelve disciples.
He gave them authorities over unclean spirits to drive them out
He gave them authorities to cure every disease and every illness.
He sent out these twelves with the instruction:
"As you go, make this proclamation:
"The kingdom of heaven is at hand"
"Without cost you have received: without cost you are to give"
(Matthew 10: 1-8)

*Fruit of the Mystery: Repentance and trust in God

4. FOURTH LUMINOUS MYSTERY: TRANSFIGURATION

Jesus took Peter, James and John up the mountain with him to pray.
While he was praying, his face changed in appearance
and his clothing became dazzling white.
Moses and Elijah came and conversed with him.
Then from the cloud came a voice that said,
"This is my chosen Son: listen to him"
(Matthew 9: 28- 35)

*Fruit of the Mystery: Desire for Holiness

5. FIFTH LUMINOUS MYSTERY: INSTITUTION OF THE EUCHARIST

Jesus sent Peter and John to go into the city
He instructed them to follow a man carrying the jar of water
And to prepare the Passover at the house which that man entered.
When the hour came, Jesus took his place at the table with the apostles.
Then he took the bread, said the blessing, broke it, and gave it to them, saying:
"This is my body, which will be given for you; do this in memory of me"
And likewise, the cup after they had eaten, saying,
"This cup is the new covenant in my blood, which will be shed for you"
(Luke 22: 14-20)

*Fruit of the Mystery: Adoration

NHIEN NGUYEN MD
3/4/2018