The Glorious Mysteries - Meditations based on the Collects of the Mass

The Resurrection

O God, who on this day, through your Only Begotten Son, have conquered death and unlocked for us the path to eternity, grant, we pray, that we who keep the solemnity of the Lord's Resurrection may, through the renewal brought by your Spirit, rise up in the light of life.

The Ascension

Gladden us with holy joys, almighty God, and make us rejoice with devout thanksgiving, for the Ascension of Christ your Son is our exaltation, and, where the Head has gone before in glory, the Body is called to follow in hope.

The Descent of the Holy Spirit

Almighty and eternal God, who willed the Paschal Mystery to be contained as a covenant in fifty days, grant, we pray, that the Holy Spirit may gather together the scattered nations, so that every tongue may praise your name in unity.

The Assumption of Mary

Almighty and eternal God, who assumed the Immaculate Virgin Mary, Mother of your Son, body and soul into heavenly glory, grant, we pray, that, always attentive to the things that are above, we may merit to be sharers of her glory.

The Coronation of Mary as Queen of Heaven and Earth

O God, who gave the Polish nation a wondrous help and defense in the Most Blessed Virgin Mary, mercifully grant that, through the intercession of our Mother and Queen, our religion may constantly enjoy freedom, and our homeland security.