The Glorious Mysteries - Meditations from the Diary of St. Faustina

The Resurrection

During the Resurrection Mass, I saw the Lord Jesus in great splendor, who approached me and said: Peace be to you, My children, and He raised His hand and blessed us. The wounds on His hands, feet, and side were indelible, but radiant. He said to me: You have taken a great part in My passion, therefore I give you this great share in My glory and joy.
(Diary, 205)

The Ascension

I accompanied the Lord Jesus as He ascended into heaven. I found myself in the midst of a great crowd of disciples, Apostles, and the Mother of God; Jesus told them to go into the whole world, teaching in His name. I saw the longing of the Blessed Virgin. Her soul, with all the power of its love, longed for Jesus, but She was so peaceful and surrendered to God that there was not a single stir in Her Heart other than what God willed.
(Diary, 1710)

The Descent of the Holy Spirit

I am experiencing moments with the Most Holy Mother. With great longing, I await the coming of the Lord. I desire to prepare all nations for the reception of the Incarnate Word. O Jesus, grant that the fount of Your mercy may spring forth with greater abundance, for humanity is very sick.
(Diary, 793)

The Assumption of Mary

I came to know the joy of the Blessed Virgin at the moment of Her Assumption. I remained alone with the Blessed Virgin – She instructed me on the interior life: The true greatness of the soul is to love God and to humble oneself in His presence, to completely forget oneself and to consider oneself as nothing, because the Lord is great, but He takes pleasure only in the humble.
(Diary, 1244, 1711)

The Coronation of Mary as Queen of Heaven and Earth

I felt the closeness of the Most Holy Mother. She was all in white, girded with a blue sash, Her cloak was also blue, a crown on Her head, and an inconceivable brightness radiated from Her entire figure. I am the Queen of heaven and earth, but especially your Mother. From today on, I am striving for the greatest possible purity of soul, so that the rays of God's grace may reflect in all their brightness.
(Diary, 805)