I. Jesus Christ rises gloriously from the sepulcher. His resurrection represents our own resurrection on the last day. Let us ask the Lord to increase our faith (see Mt 28:1–15; Mk 16:1–18; Lk 14:1–49; Jn 20:1–30).
Subjects for meditation:
Jesus in the Rosary: Jesus is God.
Mary in the Rosary: “Rejoice, O Queen of heaven.”
Fruit: Faith.
Intention: For nonbelievers.
Words: “He is not here, he has risen.”
Eucharist: The glory of the Blessed Sacrament.
Pure love: Victories of love.
II. Our Savior ascends into heaven with wondrous glory and triumph. Let us ask for detachment from the things of this earth and a desire for those of heaven (see Mk 16:19; Lk 24:50–53; Acts 1:9–10).
Subjects for meditation:
Jesus in the Rosary: Jesus, King of the elect.
Mary in the Rosary: The spiritual ascensions of Mary.
Fruit: Hope.
Intention: For religious.
Words: “This Jesus, who has been taken up from you into heaven, will come again in the same way.”
Eucharist: Frequent Holy Communion.
Pure love: Love remains forever.
III. The Holy Spirit descends upon the apostles to enlighten, comfort, and sanctify them. Let us ask for the gifts of the Holy Spirit, especially wisdom, fortitude, and zeal (see Acts 2:1–4).
Subjects for meditation:
Jesus in the Rosary: The Church, the Mystical Body of Jesus Christ.
Mary in the Rosary: Mary, Queen of the Apostles.
Fruit: Zeal.
Intention: For the Church.
Words: “All were filled with the Holy Spirit.”
Eucharist: The Eucharist and the active life.
Pure love: Charity is the fruit of the Holy Spirit.
IV. After her earthly pilgrimage, the Blessed Virgin is assumed into heaven, body and soul, with marvelous glory. Let us ask for a holy life so as to die in the holy love of God (see Ps 45:14; Lk 1:52; LG 59).
p. 107Subjects for meditation:
Jesus in the Rosary: Jesus is the comfort of the dying.
Mary in the Rosary: Devotion to Mary.
Fruit: A good death.
Intention: For the dead.
Words: “Mary was taken up into heaven: the angelic choirs rejoice.”
Eucharist: First Communion and Viaticum.
Pure love: The degrees of the love of God.
V. Mary is crowned Queen of heaven and earth, dispenser of all graces, and our most loving Mother. Let us resolve to be devoted to the Blessed Virgin Mary and ask the gift of perseverance (see Rev 12:1).
Subjects for meditation:
Jesus in the Rosary: Jesus our Judge.
Mary in the Rosary: Mary’s power.
Fruit: Perseverance.
Intention: For the apostolate of the means of social communication.
Words: “At his right hand stands the Queen, dressed in the gold of Ophir.”
Eucharist: A pledge of glory.
Pure love: God’s dwelling within the soul.