"Beads of Joy" by RosaryManJim: By Their Fruits

BEADS OF JOY 06-27-18

“By Their Fruits”

My Friends,

Today’s Gospel: Matthew 7:15-20 (False Prophets)

“Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep's clothing but inwardly are ravenous wolves. You will know them by their fruits. Are grapes gathered from thorns, or figs from thistles? So, every sound tree bears good fruit, but the bad tree bears evil fruit. A sound tree cannot bear evil fruit, nor can a bad tree bear good fruit. Every tree that does not bear good fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire. Thus, you will know them by their fruits.

Reflection:
Today’s gospel says, “you will know them by their fruits.” So, let us reflect upon all the wonderful Spiritual Fruits of the Rosary. The Rosary has so much to offer to us in our lives. Let us include the Rosary in our daily prayers. I have truly found no other more perfect prayer than the Rosary, in keeping myself fully focused on my Lord. Nothing else other than straight bible study or reading, keeps my mind and my heart more focused. It is through the Rosary that we see Jesus through Mary's eyes and Mary’s heart. It is through the Rosary that Mary stands by my side bringing me to her Son. It is through the Rosary that my ears and my heart listens to the sweet sweet sound; of the Hail Mary's, and the Our Father's, and the Glory Be's, and the Fatima Prayer, that fill my heart with so much Joy. It is through the Rosary that today I will share with you the Spiritual Fruits that we receive by meditating on these wonderful, splendid, blessed mysteries.

The Joyful Mysteries

1. Annunciation (…when Mary said YES to God)
.....HUMILITY

2. Visitation (…when Mary visited her cousin Elizabeth)
.....CHARITY / LOVE OF NEIGHBOR

3. Nativity (…when Jesus was born)
.....LOVE OF POVERTY

4. Presentation (…of Jesus in the temple)
.....OBEDIENCE TO GOD

5. Finding of Jesus (…in the temple)
.....PERSEVERANCE IN SEEKING THE LORD

The Luminous Mysteries

1. The Baptism (…of Jesus in the River Jordan)
.....OPENNESS TO GOD AND HOLY SPIRIT

2. The Wedding at Cana (…where our Lady asked on our behalf)
.....MARYS INTERCESSION WITH OUR LORD

3. Proclamation of God's Kingdom (…through and by Jesus)
.....REPENTANCE AND FULL TRUST IN GOD

4. Transfiguration (…the glory of Jesus revealed)
.....TRUE DESIRE FOR HOLINESS

5. Institution of the Eucharist (..the beginning of the Mass, by Jesus)
.....COMPLETE ADORATION AND LOVE FOR JESUS

The Sorrowful Mysteries

1. Agony in the Garden (…the night before Jesus died)
.....TRUE SORROW FOR SINS

2. Scourging at the Pillar (Jesus is whipped almost to death)
.....MORTIFICATION OF YOUR SENSES

3. Crowning with Thorns (…upon Jesus' head)
.....TRUE COURAGE

4. Carrying of the Cross (…that Jesus had to carry)
.....PATIENCE TO ENDURE TRIALS

5. The Crucifixion (Jesus died upon the cross)
.....PERSEVERANCE

The Glorious Mysteries

1. The Resurrection (Jesus defeats death)
.....FAITH

2. Ascension into Heaven (Jesus ascended)
.....HOPE

3. Descent of the Holy Spirit (…upon the Apostles)
.....LOVE OF GOD

4. Assumption of Mary (…into Heaven)
.....GRACE TO DIE IN PEACE

5. Coronation of Mary (…by Jesus to make her Queen)
.....DEVOTION TO MARY - HER INTERCESSION

The 15 Promises of the Rosary

Praying The Rosary
How to pray the holy rosary without getting bored.

(Excellent fun, enjoyable video.)

Pondering these thoughts today: I hope this is helpful for your own reference in your prayer life. I can write about and talk about the Rosary every single day; and each day I would have something new to talk about. I pray that your heart gets more and more excited about the Rosary and our Lady and that she will lead you to her Son through her Rosary. God has blessed us with a truly beautiful, blessed Holy Mother. She is here for us whenever we need her in our challenges, she will speak to her Son on our behalf. And in all our misery and struggle, she helps keep us on the straight path that leads us to her Son. Today I challenge you if you haven’t already done so; add the Rosary to your daily devotion. At the bottom of every day’s blog is the day’s Rosary Video. I use them all the time. I’ll will continue praying for you.

LOVE YOU GUYS !!!!

Your brother in Christ Jesus
And His Most Blessed Mother,
Jim (The Rosary Man) Dacey Jr OFS

Today is Wednesday: We pray the Glorious Mysteries:

The Glorious Mysteries

1. The Resurrection (Faith) –Mark 16:1-8
2. The Ascension (Hope) –Luke 24:50-53
3. The Descent of the Holy Spirit (Love) –Acts 2:1-4
4. Assumption of Mary (A Happy Death) –Rev 12:1-6
5. Coronation of Mary (Mary’s intercession) –Judith 15:9-10

Glory and Honor and Praise to You Lord Jesus Christ!