Praying the Gospel Through the Rosary: A Meditation Guide for Experiencing the Life of Christ and Glory of Faith Through the Mysteries of the Rosary

By Jim Krupka

The Rosary is a beautiful Scripture-based prayer. Scripture is core to Christian life. The words of the Gospel are Good News that drive us to live as we do. Jesus gave us the Good News, but we need to hear it and live it. The Rosary, with the Gospel in mind, is a powerful way to bring that Good News to life. The twenty Mysteries of the Rosary are highlights of the Gospel. Meditation on each Mystery provides the focus on key events of Jesus’ earthly life.

This book connects the Gospel to the Rosary. Inside you’ll move from Mystery to Mystery to:
• Grow your love for Jesus;
• Discover new meaning in the Rosary prayer;
• Meditate your way from the Angel’s appearance to Mary to the gifts of the Holy Spirit and Eucharist;
• Gain an ever-deeper friendship with Jesus through the Gospel;
• Discover insights that excite all Christians.

• Language: English
• Publisher: WestBow Press
• Release date: Oct 21, 2022
• ISBN: 9781664280014

Jim Krupka

Jim Krupka is an author, clergyman, charity director, business executive, husband and father. He holds a Master of Theology degree from Saint Meinrad Seminary. Deacon Jim has helped hundreds of people deepen their spirituality through his ministry and writing with a special focus on marriage. His publications include Make Your Marriage Unbreakable and The Benevolent Edge.

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PRAYING THE GOSPEL

THROUGH THE ROSARY

A MEDITATION GUIDE FOR

EXPERIENCING THE LIFE OF CHRIST

AND GLORY OF FAITH THROUGH

THE MYSTERIES OF THE ROSARY

JIM KRUPKA

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ISBN: 978-1-6642-8002-1 (sc)

ISBN: 978-1-6642-8001-4 (e)

WestBow Press rev. date: 01/12/2023

CONTENTS

Introduction

Mysteries for the days of the week

JOYFUL MYSTERIES

First Joyful Mystery: The Annunciation

Second Joyful Mystery: The Visitation

Third Joyful Mystery: The Nativity

Fourth Joyful Mystery: The Presentation

Fifth Joyful Mystery: Finding Jesus in the Temple

LUMINOUS MYSTERIES

First Luminous Mystery: The Baptism of the Lord

Second Luminous Mystery: The Wedding at Cana

Third Luminous Mystery: The Proclamation of the Kingdom

Fourth Luminous Mystery: The Transfiguration

Fifth Luminous Mystery: Institution of the Eucharist

THE SORROWFUL MYSTERIES

First Sorrowful Mystery: The Agony in the Garden

Second Sorrowful Mystery: Scourging at the Pillar

Third Sorrowful Mystery: The Crowning with Thorns

Fourth Sorrowful Mystery: Carrying the Cross

Fifth Sorrowful Mystery: The Crucifixion

THE GLORIOUS MYSTERIES

First Glorious Mystery: The Resurrection

Second Glorious Mystery: The Ascension

Third Glorious Mystery: The Descent of the Holy Spirit

Fourth Glorious Mystery: The Assumption

Fifth Glorious Mystery: The Crowning of Our Lady Queen of Heaven

About the Author

INTRODUCTION

The Rosary is a beautiful Scripture-based prayer. But the scripture basis is not apparent to someone without knowledge of the Rosary. Non-Catholics observing recitation of the Rosary hear repeated prayers said quickly. They listen to words praising Mary with little direct attention to Jesus or God the Father. They might notice a few words mentioning a mystery but get no apparent focus on what the Mystery is. I understand the lack of connection. What they are missing is the Gospel connection.

Scripture is core to Catholic life. The words