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First Sorrowful Mystery: The Agony in the Garden

Matthew 26:36-44; Matthew 3:16-17

The Agony in the Garden – Jesus prays in the Garden of Olives. The thought of His coming sufferings and of our sins causes him to sweat blood.

Resolution – I desire true repentance for my sins. I desire a deeper understanding of these mysteries that I may better imitate Christ. My Jesus, I will pray with all my heart.

Thanks – Thank you, God, for the trials that bring me to my knees in prayer as they bring me closer to you.

? What do you think of when you review this mystery?

… Jesus praying while the apostles slept – thinking about his coming sufferings and our sins   … have I prayed that this cup be passed, that I not be tested?   …think about obedience to God   … as it was in the beginning   … pray “Thy will be done.”

After reviewing the Resolution and Thanks statements and the meditations, can you think of additional ones?

Second Sorrowful Mystery: Scourging at the Pillar

Matthew 27:24-26; John 19:1

The Scourging at the Pillar – Our Lord Jesus Christ is stripped, bound to a pillar and cruelly scourged until His innocent body is covered with wounds and blood.

Resolution – I desire a spirit of mortification. My Jesus, I will keep my body pure.

Thanks – Thank you, Father, for freeing us with your divine justice.

? What do you think of when you review this mystery?

… the suffering our sin has brought   …why God gave us free will   …Barabbas …Pilate   …forgiving those who have trespassed against you, the way Jesus forgave those who trespassed against him   …how the body and the soul can work together for God.

After reviewing the Resolution and Thanks statements and the meditations, can you think of additional ones?

Third Sorrowful Mystery: The Crowning with Thorns

Matthew 27:27-31

The Crowning with Thorns – A crown of thorns is pressed into the head of Jesus. His eyes are filled with tears and blood. His executioners mock and spit on Him.

Resolution – I desire moral courage. My Jesus, I will banish unclean thoughts.

Thanks – My Jesus, thank you for enduring for the sake of my soul.

? What do you think of when you review this mystery?

… the humiliation the persecutors attempted to instill   …how Jesus could not turn His back on the truth that still prevails …what “strength in Christ” looks like  …do not be afraid, but especially not of those who kill the body, but those who try to kill the soul.

After reviewing the Resolution and Thanks statements and the meditations, can you think of additional ones?

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Hi, my name is Lisa and I'm passionate about helping others learn to love the rosary.

I prayed the Rosary for years, as if a child. I only grasped what it was meant to do when I came across an old booklet, probably from the 1950’s, that connected the bible passages to my life with resolutions.

I'd love to get a thorough description of what the Rosary really is to each of you.