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The Mysteries of Light
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THE
LUMINOUS MYSTERIES
1) Baptism in the
Jordan
"The Baptism in the Jordan is
first of all a mystery of light. Here, as Christ descends into the waters,
the innocent one who became "sin" for our sake (2Cor 5:21), the heavens
open wide and the voice of the Father declares him the beloved Son (Mt
3:17), while the Spirit descends on him to invest him with the mission
which he is to carry out."
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2)
Self-Manifestation at Cana
The second "mystery of light is the first of the signs, given at Cana (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."
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3)
Proclamation of the Kingdom of God
The third "mystery of light is the preaching by
which Jesus proclaims the coming of the Kingdom of God, calls to
conversion (Mk 1:15) and forgives the sins of all who draw near to him in
humble trust (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 (Jn 20:22-23)." |
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4) 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" (Lk 9:35) 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."
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5) The
Institution of the Eucharist
The "final mystery of light is the institution of the Eucharist, in which
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." |
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