Praying the Rosary through the Gospel: Crowning of Our Lady Queen of Heaven Submitted by Deacon Jim Krupka Like the Assumption, not all Christians view the Crowning of Mary similarly. That's why it merits the name "mystery" and is worthy of meditation. In Revelation, John describes a woman "caught up to God and his throne" [...]
Praying the Gospel through the Rosary: The Assumption Submitted and written by Deacon Jim Krupka Mary remained on earth for several years after her Son ascended into Heaven. At the end of her natural life, she was taken, body and soul, into Heaven. The Assumption is a unique mystery to ponder since not all Christians [...]
Praying the Gospel through the Rosary: Descent of the Holy Spirit Submitted Deacon Jim Krupka At the Last Supper, Jesus promised that He would send the Spirit. He told His disciples, "The Advocate, the holy Spirit that the Father will send in my name—he will teach you everything and remind you of all that [I] [...]
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 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: 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, [...]