The Transfiguration

The Fourth Luminous Mystery  ·  The Luminous Mysteries, prayed on Thursday

²⁸And it came to pass, about eight days after these words, that he took Peter and James and John and went up into a mountain to pray. ²⁹And whilst he prayed, the shape of his countenance was altered and his raiment became white and glittering. ³⁰And behold two men were talking with him. And they were Moses and Elias, ³¹Appearing in majesty. And they spoke of his decease that he should accomplish in Jerusalem. ³²But Peter and they that were with him were heavy with sleep. And waking, they saw his glory and the two men that stood with him. ³³And it came to pass that, as they were departing from him, Peter saith to Jesus: Master, it is good for us to be here: and let us make three tabernacles, one for thee, and one for Moses; and one for Elias: not knowing what he said. ³⁴And as he spoke these things, there came a cloud and overshadowed them. And they were afraid when they entered into the cloud. ³⁵And a voice came out of the cloud; saying: This is my beloved son. Hear him. ³⁶And whilst the voice was uttered Jesus was found alone. And they held their peace and told no man in those days any of these things which they had seen.

Luke 9:28–36, Douay-Rheims (Challoner)

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Pray this decade

1. The Our Father, once.
   Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name. Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Amen.
2. The Hail Mary, ten times.
   Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
3. The Glory Be, once.
   Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.
4. The Fatima Prayer, often added after the Glory Be.
   O my Jesus, forgive us our sins. Save us from the fires of hell. Lead all souls to heaven, especially those most in need of Thy mercy. Amen.

How the whole Rosary is prayed