The Five Luminous Mysteries of the Rosary – A Review Based on the Biblical Backgrounds

International Journal of Humanities and Social Science

© 2022 by SSRG - IJHSS Journal

Volume 9 Issue 5

Year of Publication : 2022

Authors : Dewi Rahardja

10.14445/23942703/IJHSS-V9I5P105

How to Cite?

Dewi Rahardja, "The Five Luminous Mysteries of the Rosary – A Review Based on the Biblical Backgrounds," SSRG International Journal of Humanities and Social Science, vol. 9,  no. 5, pp. 30-38, 2022. Crossref, https://doi.org/10.14445/23942703/IJHSS-V9I5P105

Abstract:

This paper is about Catholic beliefs on the Rosary prayers. As often misunderstood, the Rosary prayers are not mere repetitions of reciting words. Rather, the mystery of the Rosary begins with Jesus and circles back to Jesus. There are twenty mysteries in the Rosary prayers, which are arranged into four-mystery groups: the Joyful, Luminous, Sorrowful, and Glorious mysteries. In this paper, our specific discussion is on the biblical background review of the five luminous mysteries of the Rosary prayers.

Keywords:

Baptism, Last Supper, Luminous, Mystery, Proclamation of the Kingdom, Rosary, Transfiguration, Wedding at Cana.

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