October – The Month of the Rosary

This month we will reflect on the mysteries of

the Rosary. This is a prayer that Catholics use
to reflect on key parts of the life of Jesus and
make sense of how they can help us act in our
own lives.

The Rosary is prayed on beads – each bead is

for a particular prayer. There are 53 used for
the Hail Mary and 6 for the Our Father.

Each day we will reflect on a mystery of the

Rosary and some days we will say a prayer that
is used in the Rosary.
 Monday 1st October
The first Joyful Mystery – The Annunciation

Let us reflect on the moment Mary was asked if

she would follow God’s will and become Mother
to Jesus. She said yes despite the fact this would
mean great hardship for her.

Let us try today to be willing to answer the call to

follow the Gospel Value of Service and Sacrifice.
May we think of others today by holding doors
open, using our manners and having a helpful
attitude.
Tuesday 2nd October
The Second Joyful Mystery – The
Visitation

Let us remember when Mary visited

Elizabeth and Elizabeth’s baby (John the
Baptist) leapt in the womb because he
was in the presence of Jesus (who was in
Mary’s womb)

May we rejoice and be happy in the

goodness in the people that we meet
today
 Wednesday 3rd October
The Third Joyful Mystery – The Birth of Jesus

Let us reflect on Jesus coming into the world. Let

us reflect on the Humble birth in the stable.

Let us remember all those who are pregnant and

about to give birth in poorer communities across
the world.

Let us follow that example of humility in the

stable and try to be humble ourselves and not
boastful or concerned with things like our
appearance – showing purity, be appreciative and
not take things for granted
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Thursday 4th October
The 4th Joyful Mystery – The Presentation of
Jesus in the Temple

Let us remember when Mary and Joseph

brought their baby to present him to God in
the Temple.

Let us present the best of ourselves today in all

that we do. May we be faithful to the values of
the school and show integrity by doing the
right thing, simply because it is the right thing.
Friday 5th October
The 5th Joyful Mystery – The Finding of Jesus

Let us remember the time Mary and Joseph

thought they had lost Jesus and then
searched for him only to find him preaching
in the Temple as a child.

Let us search hard like Mary and Joseph to

see the good in others.
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Monday 8th October
The first Sorrowful Mystery – The Agony in the
Garden

Let us reflect on Jesus praying alone in the Garden

of Olives waiting for the guards to come arrest
him. Knowing he would be crucified the next day.

Let us comfort those in our own lives who are

weighed down with troubles and worries. May we
show Compassion towards them.
Tuesday 9th October
The 2nd Sorrowful Mystery – The Scourging
at the Pillar

Let us reflect on how Jesus reacted to being

arrested and charged. He would not back
down and renounce all the things he had
taught and he suffered his torture by the
Roman soldiers with dignity.

May we stand up for what is right, even if it

is not popular and risks others persecuting
us.
Wednesday 10th October
The third Sorrowful Mystery – The
Crowning of Thorns

Let us reflect on Jesus being crowned

with thorns by the Roman Soldiers.

Let us pray for all those who suffer at

the hands of others and that we will
have the courage to stand up to any
injustices we see today.
Thursday 11th October
The fourth Sorrowful Mystery – Jesus
Carries his cross

Let us reflect on Simon of Cyrene

who was called to help Jesus carry
his cross.

May we follow this example and try

to help someone today with a
problem they face.
 Friday 12th October
The fifth Sorrowful Mystery – Jesus dies on the
cross

Let us reflect on Jesus dying on the cross. Even

though he could have easily avoided this by
renouncing his teachings and taking the easy
way out – he didn’t because he wanted to set an
example for us that treating others as we want
to be treated is a principle worth dying for.

Let us pray that we will have bravery and

courage today to act out the Gospel Values in
school.
 Monday 15th October
The first Glorious Mystery – The Resurrection
of Jesus

Today we reflect on Jesus rising from the dead

after three days – defeating death. Let us
draw hope that in God everything is possible.

Let us be hopeful today that if we treat each

other with gentleness and humility we will
have a happy and prosperous school
community.
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Tuesday 16th October
The second Glorious Mystery – Jesus
Ascends into Heaven.

Let us reflect on the glorious ascension

of Jesus into heaven. Let us take comfort
that we are invited to join him.

May we follow the simple teaching he

gave us – the Golden rule ‘Treat others
as we would be treated’
 Wednesday 17th October
The third Glorious Mystery – The decent of
the Holy Spirit on the Apostles.

Let us reflect on the Apostles who were

scared after Jesus’ death and how the Holy
Spirit gave them courage to go out of hiding
and to preach the Gospel Values

May we try our best to use the gift of wisdom

today to understand the difference between
right and wrong and to make good choices.
 Thursday 18th October
The fourth Glorious Mystery – The
Assumption of Mary into heaven

Let us reflect on the belief Catholics have

that Mary the mother of Jesus was brought
body and soul to heaven, which is what
God wants for all of us.

May we use our mind and body today to do

good for others. To use our intellect,
emotions, gifts and talents for good.
Friday 19th October
The fifth Glorious Mystery – Mary
is crowned Queen of heaven

Let us reflect on Mary being

crowned queen of heaven and
her role as intercessor for us.

May we be intercessors today, by

being helpful ambassadors for the
school
Monday 22nd October
The first Luminous Mystery – The Baptism of
Jesus

Let us reflect on the Baptism of Jesus by John

the Baptist. This marked the start of his
public work preaching the Values of the
Gospel which are the values of this school.

May we keep in our minds our key church

teaching that God has a plan for every
person that is filled with hope and
happiness. May this inform the way we treat
each other.
Tuesday 23rd October
The second Luminous Mystery – The
Wedding Feast at Cana

Let us reflect on the Wedding Feast of Cana.

When they ran out of wine Mary asked Jesus
to perform a miracle and he listen to his
mother and turned the water into wine.

Let us remember that we are surrounded in

school by people who are willing to help if
we are stuck or have a problem. Let that
comfort us.
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Wednesday 24th October

The third Luminous Mystery – Jesus
preaches the Good News to the people

Let us reflect on one of the things Jesus

taught – to turn the other cheek – meaning
to be peaceful, to avoid anger, to not seek
revenge but also not to give up when we
face obstacles to doing what is right.

May we keep this in mind when if we fall

out with our friends or have disagreements.
Thursday 25th October
The fourth Luminous Mystery – The
Transfiguration

Let us reflect on Jesus revealing his

divine nature to the apostles. A difficult
thing to imagine.

May we grow in our appreciation that

when we treated everyone with dignity
and compassion we transform the
world around us into a better place.