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2025
Third Luminous Mystery: the proclamation of the Kingdom of God and the invitation to conversion
The Third Luminous Mystery of the Rosary, entitled "The Proclamation of the Kingdom of God and the Invitation to Conversion", is a central pillar of Jesus' teaching and ministry. This mystery invites us to contemplate the words and actions of Jesus as he proclaims the coming of the Kingdom of God and calls men and women to conversion and belief in the Gospel. The Synoptic Gospels - Matthew, Mark and Luke - recount this fundamental theme of Jesus' mission.Early in his public ministry, after his baptism and temptation in the desert, Jesus began to preach in Galilee. According to Mark's Gospel, he proclaimed, "The time is fulfilled and the Kingdom of God is at hand. Repent and believe in the Good News" (Mark 1, 15). These words sum up the essence of his message and his call.
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