Thursday
The Luminous Mysteries
Five mysteries, with Scripture excerpts and attributed sacred art.
National Gallery, London · Source · Public domain
First mystery
The Baptism in the Jordan
Scripture for this mystery
Matthew 3:13–17“This is my beloved Son”
Douay–Rheims, 1899 · Public domain · Short excerpt
Direct scriptural account.
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Louvre Museum, Paris · Source · Public domain
Second mystery
The Wedding at Cana
Scripture for this mystery
John 2:1–11“Whatsoever he shall say to you, do ye”
Douay–Rheims, 1899 · Public domain · Short excerpt
Direct scriptural account.
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Museo di San Marco, Florence · Source · Public domainRelated devotional image. The Sermon on the Mount represents Christ proclaiming the Kingdom and calling people to conversion.
Third mystery
The Proclamation of the Kingdom
Scripture for this mystery
Mark 1:14–15“repent, and believe the gospel”
Douay–Rheims, 1899 · Public domain · Short excerpt
Direct scriptural account.
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Pinacoteca Vaticana, Vatican City · Source · Public domain
Fourth mystery
The Transfiguration
Scripture for this mystery
Matthew 17:1–8“hear ye him”
Douay–Rheims, 1899 · Public domain · Short excerpt
Direct scriptural account.
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Santa Maria delle Grazie, Milan · Source · Public domainRelated devotional image. The Last Supper is the setting of the institution of the Eucharist; Leonardo depicts the apostles reacting to the announcement of betrayal.
Fifth mystery
The Institution of the Eucharist
Scripture for this mystery
Luke 22:14–20“This is my body, which is given for you”
Douay–Rheims, 1899 · Public domain · Short excerpt
Direct scriptural account.
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