# The Luminous Rosary: A Day of Prayer on the Mysteries of Light
*2015-09-29*

> Bill Young leads a special Luminous Rosary on the feast of St. Narcissus of Jerusalem, praying the five Luminous Mysteries and asking God’s mercy for his wife Pat’s job interview.

## Opening and Intentions

Good morning, I’m Bill Young. Today is Thursday, October 29, the feast day of St. Narcissus of Jerusalem, a third‑century bishop. We are using a set of rosary beads made in Jerusalem, and I ask for St. Narcissus’ intercession. My special intention is for my wife Pat, who has an interview for a job she really wants. If it is God’s will, please grant her this position.

## The First Luminous Mystery – The Baptism in the Jordan

We begin with the Baptism of Jesus (Matt 3:16‑17). After Jesus emerges from the water, the heavens open, the Holy Spirit descends like a dove, and a voice from heaven says, “This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.” We pray the Our Father, the Hail Mary, and the Glory to the Father.

## The Second Luminous Mystery – The Wedding at Cana

The next mystery is the Wedding at Cana (John 2:7‑10). Jesus tells the servants to fill the jars with water; He then turns the water into wine, and the master of the banquet remarks that the good wine was saved for last. We pray the Our Father, the Hail Mary, and the Glory to the Father.

## The Third Luminous Mystery – The Proclamation of the Kingdom

The third mystery reflects Jesus’ call to repentance and belief in the Gospel (Mark 1:14‑15). He proclaims, “The kingdom of God is at hand; repent and believe the good news.” Again we pray the Our Father, the Hail Mary, and the Glory to the Father.

## The Fourth Luminous Mystery – The Transfiguration

The fourth mystery is the Transfiguration (Matt 17:2‑3). Before the disciples, Jesus’ face shines like the sun and His clothes become dazzling white. Moses and Elijah appear, speaking with Him. We pray the Our Father, the Hail Mary, and the Glory to the Father.

## The Fifth Luminous Mystery – The Institution of the Eucharist

The final mystery is the Institution of the Eucharist (Matt 26:26‑28). While at the Last Supper, Jesus takes bread, gives thanks, breaks it, and says, “Take and eat; this is my body.” He then offers the cup, saying, “This is my blood of the covenant.” We conclude with the Our Father, the Hail Mary, and the Glory to the Father.

## Closing Prayer and Blessing

We finish with a prayer to Our Lady, the Holy Queen, asking her intercession for all sinners and especially for Pat’s job interview. May the Lord forgive our sins, save us from the fires of hell, and lead all souls to heaven, especially those most in need of mercy. May God bless Jerusalem and His people.

*May the Light of Christ, revealed in the Luminous Mysteries, illuminate our lives and grant the prayers we entrust to Him.*