The Luminous Rosary (Thursday) and then when people have drunk freely, an inferior we are here.

ave drunk freely, an inferior we are here. If you wish, I will make three tents here,
1. The baptism of Our Lord in the one; but you have kept the good wine until now.” one for you, one for Moses, and one for Elijah.”
River Jordan (Jn 2:10) (Mt 17:4)
a.John the Baptist proclaimed to j.Jesus did this as the beginning of his signs in Cana in f.As he said this, a cloud came and overshadowed
the crowds: “I am the voice of one Galilee and so revealed his glory, and his disciples them; and they were afraid as they entered the cloud
crying out in the desert, make began to believe in him. (Jn 2:11) (Lk 9:34)
straight the way of the Lord.” 3. The Proclamation of the Kingdom g. Then from the cloud came a voice that said, “This
(Jn 1:23) a. After John had been arrested, is my chosen Son; listen to him.” (Lk 9:35)
b. After me comes he who is Jesus came to Galilee proclaim- h. Suddenly, looking around, they no longer saw
mightier than I, the thong of whose sandals I am not ing the gospel of God (Mk 1:14) anyone but Jesus alone with them. (Mk 9:8)
worthy tostoop down and untie. (Mk 1:7) b. Through him was life, and this i. As they were coming down from the mountain,
c. I baptize you with water for repentance . . . he will life was the light of the human Jesus told them not to relate what they had seen to
baptize you with the Holy Spirit and with fire. race; the light shines in the anyone, except when the Son of Man had risen from
(Mt 3:11) darkness, and the darkness has the dead (Mk 9:9)
d. John saw Jesus coming toward him, and pro- not overcome it. (Jn 1:4-5) j. So they kept the matter to themselves, questioning
claimed, “Behold, the Lamb of God, who takes away c. Jesus said: “The time is what rising from the dead meant (Mk 9:10)
the sin of the world!” (Jn 1:29) fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand; repent, 5. The Last Supper, when Our Lord gave us the Holy
e. Jesus came from Galilee to the Jordan to John, to and believe in the gospel.” (Mk 1:15) Eucharist
be baptized by him. (Mt 3:13) d. Many gathered together so that there was no
f. John would have prevented him, saying, “I need to be longer room for them. . . and he preached the word to
baptized by you, and do you come to me?” (Mt 3:14) them. (Mk 2:2)
g. Jesus said to him in reply, “Allow it now, for thus it e.Unable to get near Jesus because of the crowd,
is fitting for us to fulfill all righteousness.” (Mt 3:15) some men opened up the roof above him. After they
h. After Jesus was baptized, he came up from the had broken through, they let down a mat on which a
water andbehold, the heavens were opened, and he paralytic was lying. (Mk 2:4)
saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and f. “Which is easier, to say to the paralytic, ‘Your sins a. On the first day of the Feast of Unleavened Bread,
coming upon him (Mt 3:16) are forgiven,’ or to say, ‘Rise, pick up your mat and the disciples approached Jesus and said, “Where do
i. And a voice came from the heavens, saying, “This is walk?’” (Mk 2:9) you want us to prepare for you to eat the Passover?”
my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased.” g. But that you may know that the Son of Man has (Mt 26:17)
(Mt 3:17) authority to forgive sins on earth” he said to the b.Jesus said, “Go into the city to a certain man and
j. At once the Spirit drove him out into the desert, and paralytic, “I say to you, rise, pick up your mat, and go tell him, the teacher says, ‘My appointed time draws
he remained in the desert for forty days, tempted by home.” (Mk 2:10-11) near; in your house I shall celebrate the Passover with
Satan. (Mk 1:12-13) h. And Jesus called to him his twelve disciples and my disciples.’” (Mt 26:18)
2. The wedding at Cana, when Christ manifested himself gave them authority over unclean spirits, to cast them c. When the hour came, he took his place at table
a. There was a marriage at out, and to heal every disease and every infirmity. with the apostles. He said to them, “I have eagerly
Cana in Galilee, and the mother (Mt 10:1) desired to eat thisPassover with you before I
of Jesus was there (Jn 2:1) i. Jesus sent out these twelve after instructing them suffer.” (Lk 22:14-15)
b. When the wine failed, the to make this proclamation: “The kingdom of heaven is d. And while they were eating, he said, “Amen, I say
mother of Jesus said to him, at hand.” (cf. Mt 10:5 & 7) to you, one of you will betray me.” (Mt 26:21)
“They have no wine.” (Jn 2:3) j. Jesus breathed on them and said to them, “Receive e. Then Judas, his betrayer, said in reply, “Surely it is
c. And Jesus said to her, the holy Spirit. Whose sins you forgive are forgiven not I, Rabbi?” (Mt 26:25)
“Woman, how does your them, and whose sins you retain are retained.” f. While they were eating, Jesus took bread, said the
concern affect me? My hour (Jn 20:22-23) blessing, broke it, and giving it to his disciples said,
has not yet come.” (Jn 2:4) 4. The Transfiguration of Our Lord “Take and eat; this is my body.” (Mt 26:26)
d. His mother said to the servers, “Do whatever he a.Jesus took with him Peter and John and James, and g. Then he took a cup, gave thanks, and gave it to
tells you.” (Jn 2:5) went up on the mountain to pray. (Lk 9:28) them, saying, “Drink from it, all of you for this is my
e. Now there were six stone water jars there for b.And Jesus was transfigured blood of the covenant, which will be shed on behalf of
Jewish ceremonial washings, each holding twenty to before them, and his face shone like many for the forgiveness of sins.” (Mt 26:27-28)
thirty gallons. (Jn 2:6) the sun, and his garments became h. As often as you eat this bread and drink the cup,
f. Jesus told them, “Fill the jars with water.” So they white as light (Mt 17:2) you proclaim the death of the Lord until he comes.
filled themto the brim. (Jn 2:7) c.And behold, there appeared to (1 Cor 11:26)
g. Then he told them, “Draw some out now and take them Moses and Elijah, talking with i. “I am the living bread that came down from heaven;
it to the headwaiter.” (Jn 2:8) him (Mt 17:3) whoever eats this bread will live forever; and the
h. And when the headwaiter tasted the water that d. They spoke of Jesus’ exodus that bread that I will give is my flesh for the life of the
had become wine, without knowing where it came he was going to accomplish in world.” (Jn 6:51)
from, the headwaiter called the bridegroom (Jn 2:9) Jerusalem. (Lk 9:31) Whoever eats my flesh and drinks my blood has eternal
i. He said to him: “Everyone serves good wine first, e. Then Peter said to Jesus “Lord, it is good that life, and I will raise him on the last day. (Jn 6:54)
 Leader: Let us pray:
Memorare St. Joseph Prayer for the All: O God, who in your
Remember, O most gracious Virgin Unemployed
loving providence chose
Mary, that never was it known that Blessed Joseph to be the
O Saint Joseph, we pray to you for
anyone who fled to your protection, spouse of Your most
those who are out of work, for
implored your help or sought your Holy Mother, give to us
those who want to earn their living
intercession, was left unaided. the favour of having him
or support their families.
Inspired with this confidence, I fly for our intercessor in
You who are the patron of workers;
to you, O virgin of virgins, my heaven, whom on earth
grant that unemployment may
Mother; to you do I come, before we venerate as our
vanish from our ranks; that all
you I stand, sinful and sorrowful. O Protector. You, Who live
those who are ready to work may
Mother of the Word Incarnate, and reign forever and
put their strength and abilities in
despise not my petitions, but in ever. Amen.
serving their fellowmen and earn a
your mercy hear and answer me.
just salary.
Amen. Prayers for
You are the patron of families; do
not let those who have children to Peace
Prayer to Saint Joseph, Patron of support and raise lack the The Prayer of Saint
the Universal Church necessary means. Have pity on our Francis
O GLORIOUS St. Joseph, you were brothers and sisters held down in
unemployment and poverty because of sickness or social Lord, make me an instrument of your peace.
chosen by God to be the reputed father of Jesus, the most Where there is hatred ... let me sow love
pure Spouse of Mary, ever Virgin, and Head of the Holy disorders. Help our political leaders and captains of industry
find new and just solutions. May each and every one have Where there is injury ... pardon
Family. You have been chosen by Christ’s Vicar as the Where there is doubt ... faith
heavenly Patron and Protector of the Church founded by the joy of contributing, according to his abilities, to the
common prosperity by an honorable livelihood. Grant that Where there is despair ... hope
Christ. Therefore, with the greatest confidence I implore Where there is darkness ... light
your powerful assistance for the whole Church Militant. we may all share together in the abundant goods God has
given us and that we may help underprivileged countries. Where there is sadness ... joy
Protect, in a special manner, with true fatherly love, the Divine Master, grant that I may not so much seek
Sovereign Pontiff and all the bishops and priests in Amen.
To be consoled ... as to console
communion with the See of Peter. Be the protector of all To be understood ... as to understand,
who labor for souls amid the trials and tribulations of thisLitany to St. Joseph Prayer To be loved ... as to love
life; and grant that all the nations of the earth may submitLord, have mercy. Response: Christ, have mercy. For it is in giving ... that we receive,
with docility to that Church out of which there is no Lord, have mercy, Christ, hear us. Christ graciously hear us. It is in pardoning ... that we are pardoned,
salvation. (Repeat response until it changes) It is in dying ... that we are born to eternal life
Dearest St. Joseph, accept the offering I now make of God, the Father of heaven, Have mercy on us.
myself to you. I dedicated myself to your service, that you God, the Son, Redeemer of the world, St. Dominic Savio Prayer
may ever be my Father, my Protector and my Guide in the God, the Holy Spirit, Holy Trinity, One God, Dear Lord, Saint Dominic was one of the children touched
way of salvation. Obtain for me great purity of heart and a (Repeat response until it changes) by Saint John Bosco’s ministry. An altar boy at age five, he
fervent love for the interior life. Grant that, after your Holy Mary, Pray for us. started on the road to the priesthood at age twelve but died
example, all my action may be directed to the greater glory Saint Joseph, Pray for us. at fifteen. Yet, he accomplished much good in his short life
of God, in union with the divine Heart of Jesus, the Illustrious Son of David, Splendor of Patriarch, Spouse of because of his piety. His birthplace and childhood home are
Immaculate Heart of Mary, and your own paternal heart. the Mother of God, Chaste protector of the Virgin, Foster- now retreat houses for youth. I ask him to pray for the
Finally, pray for me that I may share in the peace and joy of
father of the Son of God, Zealous children in my life. May each one come
your holy death. Amen. . defender of Christ, Head of the Holy to know You, O Lord, while still young,
Family, Joseph most just, Joseph most and be a witness to others. Assign to
St. Joseph Prayer pure, Joseph most prudent, Joseph them faith-filled people who will help
O St. Joseph whose protection is so great, so strong, so most courageous, Joseph most them as powerfully as Saint Dominic
prompt before the Throne of God, I place in you all my obedient, Joseph most faithful, Mirror was helped by Saint John. Saint
interests and desires. O St. Joseph do assist me by your of patience, Lover of poverty, Model of Dominic, pray for us. Amen.
powerful intercession and obtain for me from your Divine workmen, Glory of domestic life,
Son all spiritual blessings through Jesus Christ, Our Lord; Guardian of virgins, Mainstay of St. Michael the Archangel, defend us in
so that having engaged here below your heavenly power I families, Comfort of the afflicted, Hope battle; be our safeguard against the
may offer my Thanksgiving and Homage to the Most of the sick, Patron of the dying, Terror wickedness and snares of the devil.
Loving of Fathers. O St. Joseph, I never weary contemplat- of demons, Protector of the Holy May God rebuke him, we humbly pray.
ing you and Jesus asleep in your arms. I dare not approach Church, Lamb of God, Who take away And do you, O prince of the heavenly
while He reposes near your heart. Press him in my name the sins of the world; Spare us, O Lord. host, by the power of God, cast into
and kiss His fine Head for me, and ask Him to return the Lamb of God, Who take away the sins Hell Satan and all the evil spirits who
Kiss when I draw my dying breath. St. Joseph, Patron of of the world; Hear us, O Lord. Lamb of prowl about the world seeking the ruin
departing souls, pray for us. Amen. God, Who take away the sins of the
of all souls. Amen.
world; Have mercy on us.
Leader: He has made him master of His
house.
All: And the ruler of His possessions.
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