Meditative Rosary
With the reflections of Saint Maria De Mattias
Glorious Mysteries
1st Mystery: Jesus Rises from the Dead
But he said to them: “Do not be afraid! You are looking for Jesus of Nazareth, the one who was crucified. He has risen; he is not here. Here is the place where they had laid him (Mk 16:6).
Death is a passage. Life is forever.
From the writings of Saint Maria De Mattias
Do not be ashamed to follow the Crucified One, so that He will not be ashamed of us on the Day of Judgment, in the presence of the whole world. Teach this to your family, so that you may all be together one day in Paradise.
2nd Mystery: Jesus Ascends into Heaven
After speaking with them, the Lord Jesus was taken up into heaven and sat at the right hand of God (Mk 16:19).
Our true home is God Himself; let us therefore seek the things that are above, where Christ is seated at the right hand of the Father.
From the writings of Saint Maria De Mattias
The world is false and betrays us. Let us despise it; let us turn our hopes to Heaven, and we will not be confused.
3rd Mystery: The Holy Spirit descends upon Mary and the apostles on the day of Pentecost
They were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues as the Spirit enabled them (Acts 2:4).
The Holy Spirit is present in everyone and works through everyone. We need only make room for Him in our hearts.
From the writings of Saint Maria De Mattias
My talk was very lively, depicting the good Jesus in the Upper Room when He spoke those sweet words—“Peace be with you”—I spoke for about half an hour: the things I said were not my own, but were placed in my heart and on my lips, I do not know how. The young women listened with quiet attention.
4th Mystery: Mary is Assumed into Heaven
Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb! (Lk 1:42). In my Father’s house there are many dwelling places. If it were not so, I would have told you. I am going to prepare a place for you (Jn 14:2)
Through the merits of Christ, her Son, Mary, the firstfruits of redeemed humanity, awaits us all in Paradise.
From the writings of Maria De Mattias
What a beautiful consolation it is to see us all united as one soul, one heart, making that hymn of thanksgiving to God’s infinite goodness resound throughout Paradise, as we offer the Blood of His Son for the reconciliation of Heaven with earth, and earth with Heaven.
5th Mystery: Mary, Queen in the Glory of the Angels and Saints
Then a great sign appeared in heaven: a woman clothed with the sun, with the moon under her feet and a crown of twelve stars on her head (Rev 12:1).
Mary, in the glory of the saints, prays and intercedes for us. Let us turn to her!
From the writings of Maria De Mattias
Be cheerful, and do not worry if disorder arises from time to time; put an end to idle chatter, impose silence, and have everyone recite a “Hail Holy Queen” to the Blessed Virgin Mary; place everything in her Most Holy hands and in the hands of St. Joseph.
