Thursday, March 19, the world prays the Luminous mysteries of the rosary together, joining Pope Francis virtually from the Vatican. It begins at 9 p.m., Rome time, or 4 p.m. EST.
It's an initiative by Italian bishops for everyone to meditate on the mysteries of Light at the same time.
POPE FRANCIS
I join in the appeal of the Italian bishops who in this health emergency have promoted a moment of prayer for the whole country. Every family, every faithful, every religious community: all united spiritually tomorrow at 9 p.m. in the recitation of the Rosary, with the Mysteries of Light. I will accompany you from here.
It is a way to ask St. Joseph to especially protect families, the sick and all medical professionals during this coronavirus outbreak.
POPE FRANCIS
We are led to the luminous and transfigured face of Jesus Christ and His Heart by Mary, Mother of God, health of the sick, to whom we turn with the prayer of the Rosary, under the loving gaze of Saint Joseph, Guardian of the Holy Family and of our families.
Families are invited to put a candle outside their window at the time of prayer, as an outward sign of the petition for protection from the coronavirus.
Melissa Butz
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