43. Five Points of Mystery to Ponder St. Peter in Volo Podcast

Fr. Nathan talks to Parishioner Janet Butler about a series of five points of meditation to pray with the Rosary.



Holy Week/Passion Mysteries of the Rosary, or Revelations of Jesus

1. Jesus enters Jerusalem in triumph (Luke 19:37-40) --reveals Him as King
Meditation: honor and praise Jesus for His Kingship in our lives; ask for the grace of complete surrender to Him as Lord.

2. Jesus is betrayed by Judas (Luke 22:3-6, 47-48) --reveals Him as Victim
Meditation: thank Jesus for sacrificing Himself for us; ask for the grace of self-denial for His sake.

3. Jesus testifies before Pilate (John 18:37-38) --reveals Him as Truth
Meditation: honor and praise Jesus as the Truth and the Life; ask for the grace to witness to this Truth in our lives.

4. Jesus imprints His image on Veronica’s veil (Tradition) --reveals Him as the face of Love
Meditation: thank Jesus for His constant presence; ask for the grace to recognize Him in the world around us.

5. Jesus gives His Mother to all (John 19:26-27) --reveals Him as our Brother
Meditation: thank Jesus for the gift of His Mother; ask for the grace to truly apprehend and appreciate her loving care.