The Luminous Mysteries: Biblical Reflections on the Life of ChristEmmaus Road Publishing, 2005 - 134 pages Pope John Paul II has called the Rosary "a true doorway to the depths of the Heart of Christ, ocean of joy and light, of suffering and glory." Author Tim Gray celebrates this life-changing truth as he uncovers the deep scriptural roots of the five Luminous Mysteries'the Baptism in the Jordan, the Wedding of Cana, the Proclamation of the Kingdom, the Transfiguration, and the Institution of the Eucharist. In his foreword to The Luminous Mysteries, Archbishop Raymond L. Burke of St. Louis writes: "Tim Gray is an outstanding teacher of the Catholic faith, as he has demonstrated by his other writings and his presentations given to a variety of audiences. His love of Christ is transparent in his writing and inspires the reader to love Christ more fully and ardently. The Luminous Mysteries: Biblical Reflections on the Life of Christ is a most worthy tool for growth in the knowledge of Christ and growth in Christ's likeness." This book also includes five meditations from the Church Fathers on the Luminous events! |
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... a ritual washing. Israel was being summoned by the Prophet John to come for baptism at the Jordan River, to confess their sins and repent. 1 See also Mk. 1:9–11; Lk. 3:21–22. “This Is My Beloved Son”
... a ritual washing. Israel was being summoned by the Prophet John to come for baptism at the Jordan River, to confess their sins and repent. 1 See also Mk. 1:9–11; Lk. 3:21–22. “This Is My Beloved Son”
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... River, since Providence chose this place as the setting for Jesus' baptism. The Jordan River begins north of the Promised Land, near the heights of Mount Hermon in eastern Lebanon. Descending from these heights, the river flows into the ...
... River, since Providence chose this place as the setting for Jesus' baptism. The Jordan River begins north of the Promised Land, near the heights of Mount Hermon in eastern Lebanon. Descending from these heights, the river flows into the ...
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... river named “Descender,” that a drop more dramatic than the 2,380 foot descent of the Jordan River will occur, for it is here that the heavens will be opened and the Holy Spirit will descend upon Jesus. The River Jordan is bound to the ...
... river named “Descender,” that a drop more dramatic than the 2,380 foot descent of the Jordan River will occur, for it is here that the heavens will be opened and the Holy Spirit will descend upon Jesus. The River Jordan is bound to the ...
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... river with Elisha, a fiery chariot swung down to earth, taking Elijah in a whirlwind up to heaven. But Elisha was not left behind empty-handed. He inherited the mantle of Elijah and a double portion of his spirit (2 Kings 2:6–14) ...
... river with Elisha, a fiery chariot swung down to earth, taking Elijah in a whirlwind up to heaven. But Elisha was not left behind empty-handed. He inherited the mantle of Elijah and a double portion of his spirit (2 Kings 2:6–14) ...
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... River the base of his preaching and ministry? As we have already seen, the Jordan was a place that held certain national memories, the foremost being the entry into the Promised Land and its conquest by Joshua. Since John is eventually ...
... River the base of his preaching and ministry? As we have already seen, the Jordan was a place that held certain national memories, the foremost being the entry into the Promised Land and its conquest by Joshua. Since John is eventually ...
Contents
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Saint Hippolytus | 23 |
The First of Christs Signs | 35 |
Saint John Chrysostom | 51 |
The Proclamation of the Kingdom of | 61 |
Origen | 79 |
A Glimpse of Christs Glory | 87 |
Pope St Leo the Great | 103 |
The Sacramental Expression of the Paschal Mystery | 111 |
Saint John Chrysostom | 127 |
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