Meditate on the Mystery of the Proclamation of the Kingdom of God in the Prayer of the Rosary

The proclamation of the kingdom of God is the third luminous mystery proposed by Pope John Paul II. Wanting to offer a complete summary of the gospel, he completed the prayer of the rosary with the luminous mysteries in October 2002. This decade of the rosary invites us to conversion of heart, to open our heart to God.

What is the third luminous mystery in the rosary?

In the Bible, we can find several verses inviting us to think about the kingdom of God, thus urging us to change the way we live, as we can read in the verses written by Saint Matthew.

The Announcement of the Kingdom of God in the Bible

“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” (Matthew 5:3)

So do not worry, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’ For the pagans run after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them. But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.

 (Matthew 6:31-33)

When and how to recite this luminous mystery?

The third luminous mystery is meditated on with the baptism of Jesus, the wedding at Cana, the transfiguration and the institution of the Eucharist. These luminous mysteries are traditionally recited on Thursdays.

The fruit of the mystery associated with the proclamation of the kingdom of God is the conversion of the heart. It is a grace that we can ask for through the intercession of Mary during the decade. In a more general sense, conversion of heart is a spiritual benefit of praying the rosary when we try to recite it as often as possible.

Meditations and Quotes on the Proclamation of the Kingdom of God

Ask for the grace of the conversion of the heart

“O my Jesus, O my God, listen to my prayer. Separate me from everything that can separate me from you.” (Saint Bernadette)

Ask for the intercession of the Blessed Virgin

“May the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of the Church, sustain us in the commitment to be, in all circumstances, tireless apostles of her divine Son and of her merciful love. ”(Benedict XVI)

Be open to divine grace

“Above all, Christ must reign in our souls. In order for Him to reign in me, I need His Grace in abundance. It is the only way for everything, the slightest heartbeat, the slightest breath, the slightest look, the most innocuous word, the most elementary sensation to turn into a hosanna to my Christ King.” Saint José-Maria Escriva de Balaguer

Continue to meditate the rosary with Hozana and Rosario

You can continue your rosary with Hozana by registering in different communities. 

In this community, you can answer the pope’s call for prayer

You can also sign up to pray for the defense of human dignity with Pope John Paul II.

By downloading the Rosario app created by Hozana, you have the opportunity to pray the rosary alone or in a group with your loved ones or other Christians.