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Gospel In The Rosary
Bible Stories
Informed By
Roman Catholic Worldview
Roman Catholic Worldview
In the Philippines
The following are some of the major
issues that represent major religious core
beliefs of traditional Roman Catholics as
surveyed within the Philippine setting.[1]
[1] These worldview beliefs are the result of interviews, observations
and formal surveys conducted by the J.O. Terry between 1967 and
1985.
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As these worldview beliefs were isolated
and revised as the evidence dictated, each
items was checked with other research
conducted in the Philippines by
anthropologists, sociologists and even
Roman Catholic theologians.
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Also, during this period, these worldview
issues were checked and verified by at
least four priests and nuns who were
educators in Catholic schools and who
monitored beliefs within the Roman
Catholic church in the Philippines to stay
abreast of the status of belief among the
young and older Roman Catholic
parishioners.
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Philippine anthropological and sociological
research from 1964 through 1987
confirmed the existence of these views as
a common core of beliefs or habits found
in Filipino Roman Catholics of various
devotional levels.[1]
[1] Numerous researchers continually researched the Filipino
worldview such as Father Lynch and Dr. Jaime Bulatao, a Jesuit
priest and professor at Atenao University in the Philippines.
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This set of core Roman Catholic beliefs
are for use: 1) as an illustration of
identified worldview topics or issues; 2) in
worldview training sessions; and 3) as a
starting point in researching more
accurately and more specifically Roman
Catholic core beliefs among a specific
people group.[1]
[1] These topics include only religious core beliefs that are typical of,
or common among, Roman Catholic-oriented individuals within the
people group where the original research was conducted.
Worldview
In ministering to peoples who live in a
Roman Catholic religious and cultural
setting, or any religious and cultural
setting, one should identify the core
worldview beliefs and practices resulting
from their core beliefs, religious and social.
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Following worldview identification, the
worldview core beliefs should be used to
guide evangelizers in choosing Biblical
stories or contextual passages that speak
adequately to each of the worldview
issues.
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To the degree that a witness speaks to a
peoples’ core beliefs, especially when
those core beliefs are contradictory to core
Biblical teachings, then to that degree the
witness must confront the contradictory
beliefs with positive Biblical understanding.
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If that does not happen, or if such a
witness does not result in reorienting their
belief system, syncretism will be the end
result even if conversion occurs.
Selected Core Beliefs
1. Mary was immaculately conceived and
born, thus bringing her into the world as a
baby protected from original sin. Thus,
Mary was immaculately conceived just as
Jesus was which assists Roman Catholics
in seeing Mary as sinless as Jesus.
Selected Core Beliefs
2. Flowing out of the immaculate
conception view concerning Mary, in
practice at least, if not verbally or
doctrinally, Mary is seen as part of the
Godhead. Seeing her in this way
represents her as “theotokos” (Godbearer).
Core Beliefs
3. Mary, being seen as part of the
Godhead by many Roman Catholics,
especially women, makes her part of the
channel for individuals to approach Jesus
to gain from him what they want. In
numerous parts of the Philippines there
would be signs saying: “Go To Jesus
Through Mary.”
Core Beliefs
4. Sacraments are available to Roman
Catholics as seven channels through
which God’s grace flows to the Roman
Catholic faithful.
Five sacraments are essential for
salvation: Baptism, Confirmation,
Eucharist, Penance, Extreme Unction
Two are not: Marriage, Ordination
Selected Core Beliefs
5. Sacramentals are objects or actions that
aid Catholics in practicing their faith. Icons
of the church, and especially those within
Roman Catholic Church buildings or
grounds are believed to have healing
power that comes to individuals who pray
through or to them, or to those handling or
kissing them.
Selected Core Beliefs
Saying “the Rosary,” or even physically
rubbing and kissing the crucifix on the
rosary can bring God’s protection during a
crisis.
The Rosary
For centuries, the use of the Rosary has
assisted many people in their prayer and
devotional life. The Rosary is believed to have
originated through a coalescence of popular
devotions from the 12th century onward. By
1573, an official feast was declared and the
Rosary was made a part of the Roman Catholic
Church’s liturgical life.[1]
[1] Reynolds R. Ekstrom, Rosemary Ekstrin, Concise Catholic Dictionary,
Mystic, Ct: Twenty-Third Publications, 1991, 131.
The Rosary
Rosary beads are used to aid in counting the
prayers without distraction. Generally, the
Rosary is begun with the Apostle’s Creed, the
Lord’s Prayer, three Angelica Salutations, and
one Glory Be. The Rosary is a form of mental
and vocal prayer centered on mysteries (or
events recalled from the lives of Jesus and
Mary).[1] These Mysteries are divided into three
categories: Joyful, Sorrowful, and Glorious.
[1] Felician A. Foy, editor, Catholic Almanac, Huntington: Our
Sunday Visitor, Inc, 1992, 325.
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The Joyful Mysteries include: The
Annunciation of the Birth of Jesus to Mary;
The Visitation of Mary to Elizabeth; The
Nativity of Jesus; the Presentation of
Jesus in the Temple, and The Finding of
Jesus in the Temple.
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The Sorrowful Mysteries include: The
Agony of Jesus in the Garden; The
Scourging at the Pillar; The Crowning with
Thorns; The Carrying of the Cross; and
The Crucifixion and Death.
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The Glorious Mysteries include: The
Resurrection of Christ; The Ascension of
Christ to Heaven; The Descent of the Holy
Spirit at Pentecost, The Assumption of
Mary, and the Coronation of Mary.[1]
[1] In this book we state that we will include only the mysteries that
are clearly recorded in the Bible, therefore, the last two are not
included.
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In 2002 Pope John Paul II sent an Apostolic
letter stating his desire for the Rosary to be more
“Christo-Centric,”[1] He then proposed the
“Luminous Mysteries” which include: The
Baptism of Jesus, The First Miracle at Cana,
The Proclamation of the Gospel, The
Transfiguration, and The Eucharist. We have
included these our book, Gospel in the Rosary.
[1]. Apostolic Letter Rosarium Virginis Mariae of the Supreme Pontiff
John Paul II. http://www.vztican.va/holy_
father/john_paul_ii/apost_letters/dkocuments/hf-ii_apl_200….”
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These mysteries mentioned above form
the core of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
The Apostle Paul gave a concise definition
of the content of the Gospel he received
from Christ: “that Christ died for our sins in
accordance with the Scriptures, that he
was buried; that he was raised on the third
day in accordance with the Scriptures;”
(1Corinthians 15:3-4).
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In his discourse at Pentecost (Acts 2), the
Apostle Peter also presented a concise
explanation of the Gospel when he spoke
about the death of Jesus (v. 23), the
resurrection of Jesus (vv.24-32), the
ascension of Jesus (v.33-36), the coming
of the Holy Spirit (v.33; 38; 39), and the
salvation that people can receive by
repenting of their sins and placing their
trust in Jesus as their Savior (v.38).
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The Gospel, therefore, is the Good News
that Jesus was born of the Virgin Mary,
died on the cross for our sins, rose from
the dead, went up to heaven, and sent his
Holy Spirit to live in our hearts. If we place
our trust in Jesus, we will be forgiven of all
of our sins, experience his presence in our
daily lives, and go to heaven with him
when we die (John 14:1-3).
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Gospel in the Rosary focuses on the Bible
portions that describe the Mysteries of the
Rosary.
In each of these Bible studies, therefore, there
will be opportunities to meditate on the
significance of the lessons of these Mysteries for
our relationship with Jesus Christ. Jesus said,
“Search the scriptures, because you have
eternal life through them; even they testify on my
behalf” (John 5:39).
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May the blessings of God be upon you as
you diligently study his Word.
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I. THE JOYFUL MYSTERIES
The Annunciation of the Birth of Jesus Luke 1:26-38
The Visitation of Mary with Elizabeth Luke 1:39-56
The Nativity of Jesus - Luke 2:1-20
The Presentation of Jesus - Luke 2:21-38
The Finding of Jesus in the Temple - Luke
2:51-51
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II. THE LUMINOUS MYSTERIES
The Baptism of Jesus - Luke 3:1-22
The Self-Manifestation at the Wedding in
Cana - John 2:1-11
The Proclamation of the Kingdom of God Mark 1:15;2:3-13
The Transfiguration of Jesus - Luke 9:2836
The Eucharist - Luke 22:7-20
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III. THE SORROWFUL MYSTERIES
The Agony in the garden - Matthew 26: 3639
The Scourging at the Pillar - Matthew
27:25-26
The Crowning with Thorns - Matthew
27:28-29
The Carrying of the Cross - John 19:17-18
The Crucifixion and Death - Luke 23:45-46
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IV. THE GLORIOUS MYSTERIES
The Resurrection of Our Lord - Luke 23-24
The Ascension of Christ into Heaven Luke 24 and Acts 1
The Descent of the Holy Spirit - Acts 2
The Return of Christ - Acts 1 and
Thessalonians 4
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V. THE MYSTERY OF MYSTERIES
The Loving Father - Luke 15:11-24
The New Birth - John 3:1-16
The Proper Relationship with God - John
4:1-26
The Final Destiny - Luke 16:19-31