Third Luminous Mystery: Proclaiming the Kingdom

Mark 1:14-15, Mark 10:7-8; Luke 7:36-50; Mark 2:3-13; John 20:19-23

Proclaiming the Kingdom – Jesus proclaims the coming of the Kingdom of God, calls us to conversion and forgives the sins of all who draw near to Him in humble trust. It begins the ministry of mercy which He continues to the end of the world, particularly through the Sacrament of Reconciliation which He has entrusted to His Church.

Resolution – Jesus, I trust in You. I resolve to protect and increase my faith. I desire zeal for the glory of God.

Thanks – Thank you, Father, for providing us with the Sacrament of Reconciliation.

? What do you think of when you review this mystery?

… Think about what Jesus accomplished in the short time He was with us.   … Think about His immediate forgiveness of those who had faith. Remember bible stories of the many who were physically and immediately healed.   … What sacraments does this refer to? (Holy Orders, Sacrament of reconciliation – penance – confession.)

After reviewing the Resolution and Thanks statements and the meditations, can you think of additional ones?