Praying the Gospel through the Rosary: The Ascension Submitted by Deacon Jim Krupka This final event in Jesus' earthly ministry is closely linked to the first. Our faith tells us that He descended from Heaven and became one of us through his Incarnation. As we ponder the Second Glorious Mystery, the Ascension, the Catechism describes [...]

Praying the Gospel through the Rosary: The Resurrection Submitted by Deacon Jim Krupka Jesus did what he said he would do. He was victorious over the cross. We know it was not apparent to Jesus' disciples that this would happen even though He told them. They heard the words, but it was a mystery. The [...]

Praying the Gospel through the Rosary: The Crucifixion Submitted by Deacon Jim Krupka An emotional connection to the Crucifixion is not easy. As we meditate on this mystery, we need to move from our world today to the reality of the Crucifixion. That's why taking time to meditate on this fifth sorrowful mystery is important. [...]

Praying the Gospel through the Rosary: Carrying the Cross Submitted by Deacon Jim Krupka John 19:17 says Jesus carried the cross himself to Golgotha, or "Place of the Skull." The other Gospels say a man named Simon carried it for him (Luke 23:26, Mark 15:21, Matthew 27:32). "And they compelled a passer-by, Simon of Cyrene, [...]

Praying the Gospel through the Rosary: The Crowning with Thorns. Submitted by Deacon Jim Krupka To be crowned with thorns is not only to feel physical pain but also to suffer humiliation. The mysteries of the Scourging, Carrying of the Cross, and Crucifixion include elements of what would have been a typical Roman crucifixion. The [...]

Praying the Gospel through the Rosary: Carrying the Cross Submitted by Deacon Jim Krupka John 19:17 says Jesus carried the cross himself to Golgotha, or "Place of the Skull." The other Gospels say a man named Simon carried it for him (Luke 23:26, Mark 15:21, Matthew 27:32). "And they compelled a passer-by, Simon of Cyrene, [...]

Praying the Gospel through the Rosary: The Scourging at the Pillar Submitted by Deacon Jim Krupka In the Gospels, we read that Pilate recognized Jesus' innocence. Pilate hoped to satisfy the crowd by whipping Jesus, then letting him go. We know the crowd did not accept that and pressured Pilate to execute Jesus. So, in [...]

Praying the Gospel through the Rosary: The Agony in the Garden Submitted by Deacon Jim Krupka As we begin the Sorrowful Mysteries, we meditate on Jesus' passion. These meditations are Good Friday moments, all drawing from the Gospels of Palm Sunday and Good Friday. The First Sorrowful Mystery, The Agony in the Garden, is an [...]