Beyond the darkness of the Passion is the Risen One – Christ’s glory in the Resurrection and the Ascension. In these 5 mysteries Christians share in the joy of those to whom Christ appeared and also the joy of Mary.
 1. The Resurrection
“Jesus rose from the dead early on the first day of the week. He first appeared to Mary Magdalene.” (Mk 16:9)
 2. The Ascension
“Then Jesus led them out to Bethany, and with hands upraised, blessed them. As he blessed, he left them, and was taken up into heaven.” (Lk 24:50-51)
 3. The Descent of the Holy Spirit upon the Apostles
“Suddenly there came a noise like a strong, driving wind…Tongues of fire appeared, which parted and came to rest on each of them. All were filled with the Holy Spirit.” (Acts 2:2-3)
 4. The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin into Heaven
“Christ was raised from the dead, so we too might live a new life. If we have been united with him through likeness to his death, so shall we be through a like resurrection.” (Rom. 6:5)
 5. The Crowning of the Blessed Virgin as Queen of Heaven
“A great sign appeared in the sky, a woman clothed with the sun, with the moon under her feet, and on her head a crown of twelve stars.” (Rev. 12:1)
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