CORONAVIRUS: POPE PRAYS FOR THE DEAD
POPE FRANCIS HAS ISSUED A CALL FOR THE ROSARY TO BE PRAYED THIS EVENING OF THE 19th MARCH 2020: THE FEAST OF ST JOSEPH. Why not join as we pray the rosary? The Holy Father has asked that the luminous mysteries be prayed.
The luminous mysteries can be prayed at
Pope Francis prayed for those who have died due to the Coronavirus. Good Shepherd Church prays to the Lord for:
- all who have died from the virus
- all who are ill with the virus
- all who have been left bereaved by the virus
- all who have given their lives to aid those suffering with the virus
For those who are now with the Lord, we pray:
"Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord,
and let perpetual light shine upon them;
may they rest in peace,
Amen."
THE LUMINOUS MYSTERIES ARE:
Pope John Paul II's Apostolic Letter, Rosarium Virginis Mariae, introduced the Luminous Mysteries in October 2002.
Five mysteries, the Mysteries of Light (or the Luminous Mysteries), were added to the Rosary. They focus on the public ministry of Jesus Christ. They are:
The Baptism in the Jordan
"Here, as Christ descends into the waters, the Innocent One who became 'sin' for our sake (cf. 2 Cor 5:21), the heavens open wide and the voice of the Father declares Him the beloved Son (cf. Mt 3:17 and parallels), while the Spirit descends on Him to invest Him with the mission which He is to carry out."
The Wedding at Cana
"The first of the signs, given at Cana (cf. Jn 2:1- 12), when Christ changes water into wine and opens the hearts of the disciples to faith, thanks to the intervention of Mary, the first among believers."
The Proclamation of the Kingdom
"The preaching by which Jesus proclaims the coming of the Kingdom of God, calls to conversion (cf. Mk 1:15) and forgives the sins of all who draw near to Him in humble trust (cf. Mk 2:3-13; Lk 7:47- 48): the inauguration of that ministry of mercy which He continues to exercise until the end of the world, particularly through the Sacrament of Reconciliation which He has entrusted to His Church (cf. Jn 20:22-23)."
The Transfiguration
"The mystery of light par excellence is the Transfiguration, traditionally believed to have taken place on Mount Tabor. The glory of the Godhead shines forth from the Face of Christ as the Father commands the astonished Apostles to 'listen to Him' (cf. Lk 9:35 and parallels) and to prepare to experience with Him the agony of the Passion, so as to come with Him to the joy of the Resurrection and a life transfigured by the Holy Spirit."
The Institution of the Eucharist
"Christ offers His Body and Blood as food under the signs of bread and wine, and testifies 'to the end' His love for humanity (Jn 13:1), for whose salvation He will offer Himself in sacrifice." [1]
Pope Francis is urging Catholics to pray the roary together, Alleged News
[1] The luminous mysteries of the Rosary
With thanks to youtube, therosary.online, catholicourier.com and catholicity.com
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