Welcome to Lumen Viae
A journey through the Holy Rosary, guided by the meditations of the saints , doctors of the Church, and themed perspectives to illuminate the mysteries of Christ.
The Mysteries Through Many Lights
Meditate on the same sacred mysteries through different spiritual perspectives— discover the treasury of meditations from the saints, alongside contemplations crafted for specific vocations, virtues, and seasons of life.
Whether you pray as a father, through the lens of humility, or in times of suffering, each meditation draws the soul deeper into the life, passion, and glory of Our Lord Jesus Christ and His Most Holy Mother.
The Mysteries of the Rosary
Choose a mystery set to begin—each contains meditations from various sources and themed perspectives to deepen your contemplation.
Today's suggestion · Monday
The Joyful Mysteries Mondays and Thursdays (and Sundays in Advent) Contemplate the joyful events of Christ's early life and the Blessed Virgin's faithful yes to God's will.The Joyful Mysteries
Mondays and Thursdays (and Sundays in Advent)
Contemplate the joyful events of Christ's early life and the Blessed Virgin's faithful yes to God's will.
The Sorrowful Mysteries
Tuesdays and Fridays (and Sundays in Lent)
Meditate on Our Lord's passion and suffering, offered for the redemption of mankind.
The Glorious Mysteries
Wednesdays, Saturdays (and Sundays in Ordinary Time)
Rejoice in the triumph of Christ's resurrection and the glory of His Most Holy Mother.
The Seven Sorrows of Mary
A powerful devotion that draws us into the heart of Our Lady's compassion and sorrow at the foot of the Cross. Walk with the Blessed Virgin Mary through her seven sorrows, sharing in her maternal suffering.
The Seven Sorrows
- I. The Prophecy of Simeon
- II. The Flight into Egypt
- III. The Loss of Jesus in the Temple
- IV. Mary Meets Jesus on the Way to Calvary
- V. Jesus Dies on the Cross
- VI. Mary Receives the Dead Body of Jesus in Her Arms
- VII. Jesus is Placed in the Tomb
"O most holy Virgin, Mother of our Lord Jesus Christ: by the overwhelming grief you experienced when you witnessed the martyrdom, the crucifixion, and death of your divine Son, look upon me with eyes of compassion, and awaken in my heart a tender commiseration for those sufferings, as well as a sincere detestation of my sins."
Methods of Praying the Rosary
Discover the methods taught by St. Louis de Montfort to draw upon your soul the grace of the mysteries of the Life, Passion, and Glory of Jesus and Mary.
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