The Luminous Mysteries

The Baptism of Jesus

Jesus was baptized in the Jordan by John. Out of the water he saw the heavens being torn open and the Spirit, like a dove, descending upon him.

Mark 1:9-10

The Baptism of Jesus

The Wedding at Cana

Jesus did this as the beginning of his signs in Cana in Galilee and so revealed his glory, and his disciples began to believe in him.

John 2:11

The Wedding at Cana

The Proclamation of the Kingdom

Jesus came to Galilee proclaiming the gospel of God: "This is the time of fulfillment. The kingdom of God is at hand. Repent, and believe in the gospel."

Mark 1:14-15

The Proclamation of the Kingdom

The Transfiguration

Jesus led Peter, James, and John up a high mountain and was transfigured before them: his face shone like the sun and his clothes became white as light.

Matthew 17:1-2

The Transfiguration

The Institution of the Eucharist

For my flesh is true food, and my blood is true drink. Whoever eats my flesh and drinks my blood remains in me and I in him.

John 6:55-56

The Institution of the Eucharist