promises through the Holy Spirit.
(ii)
The Wedding at Cana: This mystery calls to mind the first public
miracle performed by Christ through the intercession of His holy
Mother. Included among the virtues exemplified by this mystery is
trust in Jesus through Mary.
(iii)
The Proclamation of the Kingdom of God and the Call to
Repentance: This mystery calls to mind the proclamation by Christ
of His Father’s Kingdom on earth. Included among the virtues
exemplified by this mystery are repentance and trust in God.
(iv)
The Transfiguration: This mystery calls to mind the manifestation
of Christ’s Divinity on Mt. Tabor. Included among the virtues
exemplified by this mystery are wonder, and contempt of the
world.
(v)
The Institution of the Eucharist: This mystery calls to mind the
institution of the Holy Eucharist by Christ at the Last Supper.
Included among the virtues exemplified by this mystery is
adoration.
The Sorrowful Mysteries are:
(i)
The Agony in the Garden: This mystery calls to mind the agony of
Christ in the Garden of Gethsemane. Included among the virtues
exemplified by this mystery are obedience to God’s will and
sorrow for sin.
(ii)
The Scourging at the Pillar: This mystery calls to mind the cruel
scourging that Christ received at the hands of the Romans. Included
among the virtues exemplified by this mystery are the practice of
penance, and sorrow for sins of the flesh.
(iii)
The Crowning with Thorns: This mystery calls to mind the crown
of thorns that was placed on and pierced the sacred head of Christ.
Included among the virtues exemplified by this mystery is the
practice of moral courage.
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