What are the 5 Luminous mysteries of the Rosary?

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Philip Kosloski - published on 05/28/22

The five Luminous mysteries of the Rosary focus on the events of Jesus' life that are not covered by the other mysteries of the Rosary.

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While many Catholics are familiar with the Joyful, Sorrowful and Glorious mysteries of the Rosary, not as many know the Luminous mysteries of the Rosary.

Here are the five Luminous mysteries of the Rosary as promoted by St. John Paul II.

Pope John Paul II wasn’t the first to propose Luminous Mysteries for the Rosary

Praying the Luminous Mysteries with St. Joseph

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