Why the Luminous Mysteries Matter The Baptism of the Lord | 34
Franciscan Fridays at the Shrine | Fr. Luke Mary & Br. Pius Marie CFR
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Welcome back to Franciscan Fridays at the Shrine!
Brother Pius Mary Gagné and Father Luke Mary Fletcher continue our journey into the Luminous Mysteries of the Rosary, beginning today with the First Luminous Mystery: The Baptism of the Lord in the Jordan.
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In this episode, we explore:
🌊 Why Jesus chose to be baptized
🕊️ The manifestation of the Holy Trinity
📖 Old Testament prefigurations — the Red Sea, the Jordan, and Joshua
✨ Why St. John Paul II introduced the Luminous Mysteries
👶 What baptism means for your identity as a beloved son/daughter of the Father
💧 How the grace of baptism shapes your Christian life today
Whether you're praying the Rosary daily or rediscovering its richness, this episode offers a deep, prayerful, and practical reflection to help you enter more fully into this profound mystery.
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