Rosarium Virginis Mariae

Rosarium Virginis Mariae is an Apostolic Letter of Pope John Paul II; it appeared on 16 October 2002. purpose of this letter, he led the " mysteries of light " in the rosary and declared 2002 the " Year of the Rosary.

Rosary and Scripture

The rosary is a contemplative and related to Christ prayer which could not be separated from the Scriptures. It is the prayer of Christians, guided by the Virgin Mary Jesus which was proceeding on the pilgrimage of faith. It was therefore important to pray the Rosary in the family, to pray in the church and community for the mission of the Church and for peace among the people. Pope John Paul II called in his Apostolic Letter the rosary as a " summary of the Gospel," and underscores the value of the Rosary for the " configuration to Christ ."

A new mystery

He adds the 15 previous Rosary secrets is adding five more outline the stations of the public life of Jesus. The three great mysteries, which are each divided into five groups, as follows:

To illustrate the Christological content of the Rosary John Paul II recommends the addition of another mystery: The " Luminous Rosary ," the consideration of the public life of Jesus between his Baptism and his Passion.

The Luminous Rosary

The new large and fourth secret is the Luminous Rosary with its five groups:

1 Jesus was baptized by John.

2 Jesus, who has revealed himself at the wedding in Cana.

3 Jesus, who proclaimed to us the kingdom of God.

4 Jesus, who has been transfigured on the mountain.

5 Jesus, who gave us the Eucharist.

The reasons for this expansion John Paul II leads to: This "secrets" of light mysteries of the Rosary could help us to better understand the miracle of divinity and humanity of Jesus while. The " Luminous Rosary " reflects not only reflected the divine light, but is also testimony to his power that makes of old new.

The relationship with the Virgin Mary

Pope John Paul II writes about: the relationship of the new mysteries to the Virgin Mary: