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Inspired by Pope John Paul II’s apostolic letter Rosarium Virginis
Mariae (Oct 16, 2002), this timely book presents the mysteries of the
rosary in a format that departs from mechanical recitation. With its innovative,
scholarly perspective, including the new mysteries of light, Rosary
Reflections brings a fresh dynamic to the devotion. Historical, traditional,
and biblical insights embody the mysteries of the rosary with a perspective
that inspires, enlightens, and enriches the experience. This book is also
a wonderful catechetical tool that includes a history of the rosary and
other rosarian resources.
About the Author
Father Chester Wrzaszczak is a retired Roman Catholic priest, writer,
and speaker. His education includes a BA from St. Mary Seminary Mundelein,
MDiv and STL from St. Mary Seminary Baltimore and JCD from Catholic University
of America, Washington DC. He has served as a pastor, high school teacher,
tribunal judge, and chaplain in the Civil Air Patrol. Father Chester is
a prolific writer, contributing to numerous newspapers and magazines on
canon law and other religious topics. He has authored several books and
pamphlets including Betrothal Contract in The Code of Canon Law, Engagements
in Church, St. Francis and the Christmas Miracle, and Boomerang
and Other Easter Stories, and continues to research and write on liturgical
subjects.
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Table of Contents
The Joyful Mysteries
1. The First Joyful Mystery: Why the Annunciation?
The Design Divine
The Plan in Action
The Message and the Messenger
2. The Second Joyful Mystery: Why the Visitation?
More Good News
Kissing Cousins
3. The Third Joyful Mystery: Why the Nativity?
Joseph’s Dilemma and Dream
4. The Fourth Joyful Mystery: Why the Presentation?
Name Calling — The Right Way
Precious Baby, Precious Blood
God Is Offered to God
The Odd Couple?
5. The Fifth Joyful Mystery: Why The Finding of Christ in the Temple?
A Tough Assignment?
Time Out!
A Happy Ending
The Mysteries of Light
1. The First Mystery of Light: Why the Baptism in the Jordan?
The Baptized and His Baptizer
2. The Second Mystery of Light: Why the Self-Manifestation at Cana?
The Gracious Guest
3. The Third Mystery of Light: Why the Proclamation of the Kingdom
and Call to Conversion?
Hear Ye! Hear Ye!
The Prayer of Prayers
The Undimming Light
The Rejected Light
Guilt and the Guilty
The Taxing Taxes
Social Studies
Only Well Water?
4. The Fourth Mystery of Light: Why the Transfiguration?
Mountain Grandeur
The Father Speaks Again
5. The Fifth Mystery of Light: Why the Institution of the Eucharist?
A Divine Romance
Love
Life
Holy Thursday Night
The Godhead’s Hunger
The Priestly Role
The Conclusion — But Not the End
The Sorrowful Mysteries
1. The First Sorrowful Mystery: Why the Agony in the Garden?
A Dark Night — Yet a Night Divine
2. The Second Sorrowful Mystery: Why the Scourging?
The Dirty Pieces of Silver
The Phantom Hand
The Stinging Scourges
3. The Third Sorrowful Mystery: Why the Crowning with Thorns?
Hurt Heaped upon Hurt
The Unjust Judge
4. The Fourth Sorrowful Mystery: Why the Carrying of the Cross?
The Bloody Footsteps
5. The Fifth Sorrowful Mystery: Why the Death on the Cross?
The Ascent to Glory
The Tre Ore
Retrospect
The Awesome Aftermath
Racing the Sun
The Glorious Mysteries
1. The First Glorious Mystery: Why the Resurrection?
Homecoming Number One
2. The Second Glorious Mystery: Why the Ascension?
Ladies First
The Emmaus Road
The Last Supper Room Revisited
The Doubter
Fishing for Simon Peter
Homecoming Number Two
3. The Third Glorious Mystery: Why the Descent of the Holy Spirit?
A Ghostly Encounter
A Ship Launching
Pentecostal Pyrotechnics
4. The Fourth Glorious Mystery: Why the Assumption of Mary?
My Fair Lady
5. The Fifth Glorious Mystery: Why the Coronation of Mary?
A Royal Flush
The Conclusion - But Not the End
Appendices
Varia Rosaria
Evolution of the Rosary
Some Rosary Greats
Rosarian Liturgies
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