He began praying a set of 5 new mysteries in the context of the Rosary, which he called “Mysteries of Light.” These were published by him in a leaflet in 1973.
The idea of the Holy Father concerning these five new mysteries may have been taken from a Maltese priest whom the Pope beatified in 2001, Fr. George Preca.
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The mysteries of light are the Church's and Fr Preca's gift to all of us as a way of 'contemplating with Mary the face of Christ'.
Dec 8, 2023 · This route allows pilgrims to connect with the sacred spaces that shaped the life and mission of this revered Maltese saint.
In 1957 he composed five new mysteries for the Rosary for his followers which he referred to as the "Mysteries of Light". He was canonized as a saint in 2007.
May 1, 2023 · Pope John Paul II presented the Mysteries of Light (the Luminous Mysteries) to the Church in 2002, and we pray them today. ... St George Preca.
In late 2002, Pope John Paul II devised five new mysteries for the prayer of the Rosary, which he called the Mysteries of Light, or Luminous Mysteries. These ...
In 1957, Preca composed the "Mysteries of Light," five new additions to the Rosary, inspired by John 8:12, for his followers. The Catholic Church canonized ...
Apr 11, 2022 · ... George is also responsible for developing the Luminous Mysteries of the Rosary, which were later popularized by Pope St. John Paul II ...
May 20, 2020 · Besides, St John Paul II didn't invent them, St George of Preca was the first to call them the luminous mysteries in the 1940's. Yes, pray ...