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Feb 2021
28m 54s

The Luminous Mysteries (Thursday)

BISHOP ROBERT BARRON
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The Luminous Mysteries of the Rosary, which are traditionally prayed on Thursdays, are:

  1. The Baptism of Christ in the Jordan
  2. The Wedding Feast at Cana
  3. Jesus’ Proclamation of the Coming of the Kingdom of God
  4. The Transfiguration
  5. The Institution of the Eucharist
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