On October 16th, the 24th Anniversary of his Papacy, Pope John Paul II delivered an apostolic letter entitled "The Rosary of the Virgin Mary". The Holy Father hoped that over the next year, Catholics worldwide can fervently devote their prayers through the Rosary for peace on earth and harmony in the family.<br/><br/>

In the letter, JPII suggested the inclusion of the new "Mysteries of Light" as a subject for meditation.<br/><br/>

The First Mystery of Light: The Baptism of Christ in the Jordan
The Second Mystery of Light: The Wedding Feast at Cana
The Third Mystery of Light: The Proclamation of the Kingdom of God
The Fourth Mystery of Light: The Transfiguration
The Fifth Mystery of Light: The Institution of the Eucharist<br/><br/>

The Pope suggested that we reserve Mondays and Saturdays for the Joyful Mysteries; Tuesdays and Fridays for the Sorrowful Mysteries; Wednesdays and Sundays for the Glorious Mysteries, and Thursdays for the Mysteries of Light.