The Luminous Mysteries - Meditations with St. John Bosco

The Baptism of Jesus in the Jordan

Let us be courageous in professing our faith and our convictions. No fear! God is with His Church until the end of time. The evil should feel fear before the good, not the good before the evil.

The Wedding at Cana

Experience convinces us that God very often works miracles of His grace. Blessed are those who respond to God's grace, but unhappy too are those who close the door of their heart when they hear God's grace knocking at it.

The Proclamation of the Kingdom of God

Let even the appearance of a desire to dominate shame us. Let us dominate no one, except only to serve better. This is precisely how Jesus acted with the Apostles: He bore their ignorance, lack of education, and even lack of faith. Toward sinners He behaved with kindness and heartfelt goodness, so that in some it aroused astonishment, in others scandal, and in many the hope of obtaining God's mercy. Therefore He commended us too to be meek and humble of heart.

The Transfiguration

For us, holiness consists in being joyful. God likes it when, doing something for Him, we do it with joy. Let us strive to ensure that everyone who deals with us leaves satisfied.

The Institution of the Eucharist

Some say that to receive Communion often, one must be a saint. That is not true. Communion is for those who desire to become saints, not for saints; medicines are given to the sick, just as food is given to the weak.