This document contains meditations on the Glorious Mysteries of the Holy Rosary. Each meditation summarizes the biblical event that is the focus of the mystery, provides commentary, and identifies a spiritual fruit associated with that mystery. The meditations are: 1) The Resurrection of Jesus Christ and the fruit of faith; 2) The Ascension of Jesus into Heaven and the fruit of hope; 3) The Descent of the Holy Spirit and the fruit of love of God; 4) The Assumption of Mary into Heaven and the grace of a happy death; and 5) The Coronation of the Blessed Virgin Mary and trust in Mary's intercession.

1. Meditations on the
Mysteries of the
Holy Rosary
by:
Jose Radin L. Garduque
(Glorious Mysteries)

2. 646.
Meditation on the 1st Glorious Mystery:
The Resurrection of Jesus Christ
On the 3rd day of His death, Jesus was risen
(From the dead, He came to life again)
Then to Jesus’ tomb an angel from heaven descended
(And the guards guarding that tomb became like dead)
This is the 1st Glorious Mystery – The Resurrection of Jesus Christ
By morning, Mary Magdalene with other women came to the burial site
(But the body of Jesus was no longer there & was out of sight)
Soon, Jesus appeared to those women & later to some men
(There were those who couldn’t believe until their doubts were taken)
The fruit of this mystery – Faith
Oh God who had risen Thy Son from the dead
(From death He rose up again as what was said)
The God who died and lives again
(To show there is new life for all men & women)
As “The Resurrection of Jesus Christ” had shown “Faith”
Lord God, like in “The Resurrection of Jesus Christ”, in faith we live
(It is the resurrection of Jesus Christ that makes us believe)
Like Jesus Christ who was risen again to new life
(We believe there’s an end to our mortal strife)
Praise God! We realized “Faith” through the 1st Glorious Mystery.
-04/22/2019
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3. 647.
Meditation on the 2nd Glorious Mystery:
The Ascension of Jesus into Heaven
On Lake Tiberias, Peter & other disciples went fishing
(But that night, those fishermen caught nothing)
Then Jesus appeared & told them to lower their net again
(And when they pulled back that net with fish it was overladen)
This is the 2nd Glorious Mystery – The Ascension of Jesus into Heaven
After their breakfast, Jesus told Peter to feed His sheep
(This is if he loves Him for the sake of His divine lordship)
And after a few more instructions to His disciples, Jesus ascended to heaven
(With clouds & the glory of God this way He will come again)
The fruit of this mystery – Hope
Oh God who had returned Thy Son to Thy heavenly kingdom
(With clouds & Thy resplendent glory, Jesus again will come)
The God who resurrected & ascended to heaven above
(To show what the righteous & the godly can have)
As “The Ascension of Jesus into Heaven” had shown “Hope”
Lord God, like in “The Ascension of Jesus into Heaven”, we hope to be in heaven
(Through our Lord Jesus Christ we hope that we can)
Like Jesus Christ who came back to heaven above
(We hope we can be there too by righteousness & God’s love)
Praise God! We realized “Hope” through the 2nd Glorious Mystery.
-04/23/2019
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4. 648.
Meditation on the 3rd Glorious Mystery:
The Descent of the Holy Spirit
Shortly, before Jesus ascended to heaven
(He instructed His disciples, both men & women)
To gather altogether & go to Jerusalem
(And await the coming of the Holy Ghost unto them)
This is the 3rd Glorious Mystery – The Descent of the Holy Spirit
A few days after Christ’s heavenly ascension
(The Holy Spirit descended on the said congregation)
Then they spoke different languages not their own
(And this wonderful event to other people was made known)
The fruit of this mystery – Love of God
Oh God who had sent Thy Holy Spirit among Thy people
(Through Thy Spirit on them they performed a great miracle)
The God who manifested as tongues of fire
(To speak to all people like a glorious heavenly choir)
As “The Descent of the Holy Spirit” had shown “Love of God”
Lord God, like in “The Descent of the Holy Spirit”, enkindle us divine love
(Through the Holy Spirit in the form of fire or dove)
Like the Holy Spirit who had made Thy people speak several languages
(We live Thy words & love thy works throughout all the ages)
Praise God! We realized “Love of God” through the 3rd Glorious Mystery.
-04/24/2019
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5. 649.
Meditation on the 4th Glorious Mystery:
The Assumption of Mary into Heaven
Time came for the earthly repose of Mary
(She was laid to rest filled with tranquility)
Surrounded by Jesus’ disciples, Mary was just like sleeping
(Her beloved Son she would soon be joining)
This is the 4th Glorious Mystery – The Assumption of Mary into Heaven
Like Jesus who was sinless when conceived from the womb
(Mary was also immaculate when buried to the tomb)
And like Jesus who resurrected & then to heaven ascended
(Mary also lived again & to heaven was led)
The fruit of this mystery – Grace of a Happy Death
Oh God who had assumed to heaven the Blessed Virgin Mary
(Like what Thou want for Thy beloved humanity)
The God who can bring us back to life & unto Him
(From this bodily life & death both interim)
As “The Assumption of Mary into Heaven” had shown “Grace of a Happy Death”
Lord God, like in “The Assumption of Mary into Heaven”, grace our demise
(That from fleshly death we transcend & arise)
Like Mama Mary who was resurrected & assumed to heaven
(We need Thy grace to join us with our heavenly brethren)
Praise God! We realized “Grace of a Happy Death” through the 4th Glorious Mystery.
-04/25/2019
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6. 650.
Meditation on the 5th Glorious Mystery:
The Coronation of the Blessed Virgin Mary
As into heaven assumed the Blessed Virgin Mary
(She was made queen therein & of all humanity)
Queen of angels & saints, prophets & martyrs
(Queen of patriarchs, apostles, confessors & all God’s peers)
This is the 5th Glorious Mystery – The Coronation of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Crowned with stars & clothed with the sun
(The radiant Blessed Mother of God the Son)
The Virgin Most Powerful, Queen of the Family
(Star of Evangelization, Queen of the Most Holy Rosary)
The fruit of this mystery – Trust in Mary’s Intercession
Oh God who had crowned our Mother Mary as our queen
(The Queen Immaculate, from womb to tomb without sin)
The Queen of Peace, of Earth & of Heaven above
(We trust in our mother of divine grace & purest love)
As “The Coronation of the Blessed Virgin Mary” had shown “Trust in Mary’s Intercession”
Lord God, like in “The Coronation of the Blessed Virgin Mary”, let Mary intercede for us
(For divine grace & purest love are what she has)
Like the Blessed Virgin Mary who shares in God’s glory
(We seek God’s glory, the unequaled glory of our God Almighty)
Praise God! We realized “Trust in Mary’s Intercession” through the 5th Glorious Mystery.
-04/26/2019
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