TWENTY NINTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME – CYCLE A – 18th OCTOBER 2026 REFLECTIONS ON THE HOLY ROSARY – THE LUMINOUS MYSTERIES Baptism of Jesus – Openness to the Holy Spirit Though Jesus is without original sin, John baptizes him and God announces that Jesus is his son and he is pleased. I imagine standing in that cool river, feeling the water rush past me. The sounds of the crowd are muffled as my head goes below the surface. I imagine hearing God’s great voice proclaiming he is pleased with his...

TWENTY EIGHTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME – CYCLE A – 11TH OCTOBER 2026 REFLECTIONS ON THE HOLY ROSARY – THE JOYFUL MYSTERIES The Annunciation – Fruit of Humility Mary said yes. God was asking a great amount of her. She could face disapproval. Joseph could abandon her. She might not be believed. Mary risked a lot because she had faith in God’s goodness. I imagine her kneeling in wonderment at the angel Gabriel, his hands encompassing hers, his forehead pressed against hers as he tells her of...

TWENTY SEVENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME – CYCLE A – 4th OCTOBER 2026 OCTOBER IS THE MONTH OF THE MOST HOLY ROSARY The Rosary is a Scripture-based prayer. It begins with the Apostles' Creed, which summarizes the great mysteries of the Catholic faith. The Our Father, which introduces each mystery, is from the Gospels. The first part of the Hail Mary is the angel's words announcing Christ's birth and Elizabeth's greeting to Mary. St. Pius V officially added the second part of the Hail Mary. The...