The Joyful Mysteries

The First Joyful Mystery

The Annunciation

Fruit: Humility

Lord, I ask You for the courage to follow Your Will no matter how challenging it may seem. Like Mary, I want to put my faith in Your divine plan because it ultimately leads me to Your heavenly kingdom.

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Mother Mary, please guide those who are contemplating their life’s vocation.
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Mother Mary, I pray for increased faith in God’s plan for me even when confronted with difficulties and disappointments.
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Mother Mary, I pray for expecting mothers, especially those with unplanned pregnancies (like Yours) and those who are scared of their future.
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Mother Mary, I pray for those who are scared about what God has planned for them; that they find the strength to believe in the goodness of His plans.
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Mother Mary, I ask You to instill in me a sense of joy when I follow the path God sets before me.
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Mother Mary, remind me that God never gives me a challenge I cannot handle (especially with Your intercession).
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Lord, save me from the temptation of taking a seemingly easier path in life that doesn't bring me closer to God's grace.
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Mother Mary, lovingly nudge those who have swayed from God's path back to His truth.
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Mother Mary, guide parents everywhere to lead their children closer to God's grace through prayer, education, and as an example of living the faith.
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Mother Mary, guide priests and nuns to faithfully live their often difficult vocations.

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In the sixth month, the angel Gabriel was sent from God to a town of Galilee called Nazareth, to a virgin betrothed to a man named Joseph, of the house of David, and the virgin’s name was Mary. (Luke 1:26-27)
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And coming to Her, he said, “Hail, favored one! The Lord is with You.” (Luke 1:28)
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But She was greatly troubled at what was said and pondered what sort of greeting this might be. (Luke 1:29)
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Then the angel said to Her, “Do not be afraid, Mary, for You have found favor with God.” (Luke 1:30)
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“Behold, You will conceive in Your womb and bear a son, and You shall name him Jesus.” (Luke 1:30)
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“He will be great and will be called Son of the Most High, and the Lord God will give Him the throne of David His father.” (Luke 1:31)
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“And He will rule over the house of Jacob forever, and of His kingdom there will be no end.” (Luke 1:31)
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But Mary said to the angel, “How can this be, since I have no relations with a man?” (Luke 1:34)
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And the angel said to Her in reply, “The Holy Spirit will come upon You, and the power of the Most High will overshadow You. Therefore the child to be born will be called holy, the Son of God.” (Luke 1:35)
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Mary said, “Behold, I am the handmaid of the Lord. May it be done to me according to Your word.” (Luke 1:38)

The First Joyful Mystery - The Annunciation

The First Joyful Mystery Of The Rosary

The First Joyful Mystery of the Rosary

The First Joyful Mystery- THE ANNUNCIATION

The Second Joyful Mystery

THE VISITATION

FRUIT: LOVE OF NEIGHBOR

Lord, You have given each of us unique and powerful talents. May we recognize our God-given abilities and go out into the world doing Your Will as Mary did when She visited Her cousin, Elizabeth.

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Mother Mary, I pray for the motivation to go out and do God’s will as You did when You visited and helped Elizabeth.
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Mother Mary, I pray that pregnant women who carry a precious life find the spiritual, physical, and emotional strength like You and Elizabeth.
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Mother Mary, I pray for mercy and the conversion for those who seek to harm the most innocent among us.
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Mother Mary, I pray for faith to follow God’s plan, wherever it leads me in life.
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Mother Mary, I pray for the yearning to serve others rather than be served.
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Mother Mary, I pray that I follow up with action what I learn from God through prayer.
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Mother Mary, I pray for those who hear God’s call but are afraid to act on it; that they receive the motivation they need.
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Mother Mary, I pray that I am a public advocate for life at all stages.
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Mother Mary, I ask You to ease my fear of being a visible and public witness of the Catholic faith in this often hostile world.
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Mother Mary, I pray that I show charity, not only financially, but also through exercising my talents.

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During those days Mary set out and traveled to the hill country in haste to a town of Judah, where She entered the house of Zechariah and greeted Elizabeth. (Luke 1:39-40)
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When Elizabeth heard Mary’s greeting, the infant leaped in her womb, and Elizabeth, filled with the Holy Spirit, cried out in a loud voice and said, “Most blessed are You among women, and blessed is the fruit of Your womb.” (Luke 1:41-42)
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“And how does this happen to me, that the mother of my Lord should come to me? For at the moment the sound of Your greeting reached my ears, the infant in my womb leaped for joy.” (Luke 1:43-44)
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“Blessed are You who believed that what was spoken to You by the Lord would be fulfilled.” (Luke 1:45)
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And Mary said, “My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord; my spirit rejoices in God my savior.” (Luke 1:46-47)
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“For He has looked upon His handmaid’s lowliness; behold, from now on will all ages call me blessed.” (Luke 1:48)
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“The Mighty One has done great things for me, and holy is His name. His mercy is from age to age to those who fear Him.” (Luke 1:49-50)
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“He has shown might with His arm, dispersed the arrogant of mind and heart.” (Luke 1:51)
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“He has thrown down the rulers from their thrones but lifted up the lowly. The hungry He has filled with good things; the rich He has sent away empty.” (Luke 1:52-53)
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“He has helped Israel His servant, remembering His mercy, according to His promise to our fathers, to Abraham and to His descendants forever.” (Luke 1:54-55)

The Second Joyful Mystery - The Visitation

The Second Joyful Mystery of the Rosary

The Second Joyful Mystery- THE VISITATION

The Third Joyful Mystery

THE NATIVITY

FRUIT: POVERTY OF SPIRIT

Lord, You came into this world in a most unexpected way. May I always look for You in prayer and see You acting in my life even when it is in ways I do not expect.

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Mother Mary, show me the humility that allows God to be born into my heart.
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Mother Mary, I pray that I accept that God’s ways are not always my ways but that they do lead me to ultimate happiness.
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Mother Mary, I pray that I follow the signs to Jesus like the wise men and the shepherds at His birth.
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Mother Mary, I pray that I can rejoice in God who so loved me that He humbled himself and took human form in the person of Jesus.
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Mother Mary, I pray that I see Jesus in everyone, even my enemies.
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Mother Mary, I pray that like the shepherds in the fields, I make time to be with Jesus through prayer.
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Mother Mary, I pray for forgiveness for the times I rejected God’s plan for me.
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Mother Mary, I pray for forgiveness for the times I have not seen Jesus in my brothers and sisters.
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Mother Mary, I pray that I am open to God’s message even when it comes in unexpected ways.
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Mother Mary, I pray that I make an effort to attend adoration of the Blessed Sacrament.

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And Joseph too went up from Galilee from the town of Nazareth to Judea, to the city of David that is called Bethlehem, because he was of the house and family of David, to be enrolled with Mary, his betrothed, who was with child. (Luke 2:4-5)
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While they were there, the time came for Her to have Her child, and She gave birth to Her firstborn son. She wrapped Him in swaddling clothes and laid Him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn. (Luke 2:5-7)
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Now there were shepherds in that region living in the fields and keeping the night watch over their flock. The angel of the Lord appeared to them and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were struck with great fear. (Luke 2:8-9)
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The angel said to them, “Do not be afraid; for behold, I proclaim to you good news of great joy that will be for all the people.” (Luke 2:10)
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“For today in the city of David a savior has been born for you who is Messiah and Lord.” (Luke 2:11)
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So they went in haste and found Mary and Joseph, and the infant lying in the manger. (Luke 2:16)
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When they saw this, they made known the message that had been told them about this child. (Luke 2:17)
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All who heard it were amazed by what had been told them by the shepherds. (Luke 2:18)
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And Mary kept all these things, reflecting on them in Her heart. (Luke 2:19)
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Then the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all they had heard and seen, just as it had been told to them. (Luke 2:20)

The Third Joyful Mystery - The Nativity (Birth of Jesus)

The Third Joyful Mystery

The Third Joyful Mystery of the Rosary

The Fourth Joyful Mystery

THE PRESENTATION IN THE TEMPLE

FRUIT: OBEDIENCE

Lord, fill my heart with a longing to act devoutly and righteously by devoting myself to a life of active prayer. May I have the faith and hope in the many promises You have made to me and the Catholic Church

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Mother Mary, I pray that I have faith, like Saint Simeon, that God’s promises to me will always be fulfilled.
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Mother Mary, I pray that I have the patience for God’s plan for me to manifest itself.
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Mother Mary, I pray that I continue to pray regularly even when I doubt God hears and answers me.
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Mother Mary, I pray for those who do not practice their faith out of discouragement because they don’t think God hears them.
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Mother Mary, I pray that I always live faithfully to Catholic teachings even when it’s difficult to do so.
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Mother Mary, I pray for the forgiveness and conversion of those in society who mock or persecute the faithful.
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Mother Mary, I pray that families can imitate the spirit and faith of the Holy Family.
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Mother Mary, I pray for those who have a broken family life, that they look to the Holy Family for guidance.
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Mother Mary, I pray for those who are new parents; that they educate their children to actively practice their faith.
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Mother Mary, I pray for the elderly and dying; that they may go peacefully into God’s kingdom.

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When the days were completed for their purification according to the law of Moses, they took Him up to Jerusalem to present Him to the Lord, (Luke 2:22)
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Just as it is written in the law of the Lord, “Every male that opens the womb shall be consecrated to the Lord,” (Luke 2:23)
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And to offer the sacrifice of “a pair of turtledoves or two young pigeons,” in accordance with the dictate in the law of the Lord. (Luke 2:24)
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Now there was a man in Jerusalem whose name was Simeon. This man was righteous and devout, awaiting the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was upon him. (Luke 2:25)
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It had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he should not see death before he had seen the Messiah of the Lord. (Luke 2:26)
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He came in the Spirit into the temple; and when the parents brought in the child Jesus to perform the custom of the law in regard to him, (Luke 2:27)
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He took Him into his arms and blessed God, saying: “Now, Master, You may let Your servant go in peace, according to Your word, for my eyes have seen Your salvation, which You prepared in sight of all the peoples, a light for revelation to the Gentiles, and glory for Your people Israel.” (Luke 2:28-32)
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The child’s father and mother were amazed at what was said about Him; (Luke 2:33)
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And Simeon blessed them and said to Mary his mother, “Behold, this child is destined for the fall and rise of many in Israel,” (Luke 2:34)
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“And to be a sign that will be contradicted (and you yourself a sword will pierce) so that the thoughts of many hearts may be revealed.” (Luke 2:34-35)

The Fourth Joyful Mystery - The Presentation of Jesus in the Temple

The Fourth Joyful Mystery of the Rosary

The Fourth Joyful Mystery- THE PRESENTATION

The Fourth Joyful Mystery

The Fifth Joyful Mystery

THE FINDING IN THE TEMPLE

FRUIT: PIETY

Lord, may I always look for You in my prayers, actions, words, and thoughts. May everything I do be in an effort to move into a deeper communion and friendship with You. May the thought of losing Your grace strengthen me in resisting the temptation to sin.

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Mother Mary, I pray that I make the time to periodically examine my conscience in prayer.
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Mother Mary, I pray that I make time to regularly receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation and resolve not to commit the same sins again.
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Mother Mary, I pray that I have the strength to make adjustments in my life to better live according to God’s will.
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Mother Mary, I pray for the return of those who have wandered far from God’s grace.
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Mother Mary, I pray for those who are undertaking the difficult path of redemptive suffering for their sins.
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Mother Mary, I pray that I listen to God’s truth no matter who it is from.
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Mother Mary, I pray that our Church leaders follow and faithfully exercise the teachings of Jesus Christ.
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Mother Mary, I pray for those who have not gone to confession in a long time, that they may find the courage and humility to become fully united with God through the Sacrament of Reconciliation.
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Mother Mary, I pray that I look towards my local parish community as a way of finding Jesus in “His father’s house.”
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Mother Mary, I pray that I imitate Jesus’ obedience to God by obeying the precepts of the Catholic faith.

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Each year His parents went to Jerusalem for the feast of Passover, and when He was twelve years old, they went up according to festival custom. (Luke 2:41-42)
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After they had completed its days, as they were returning, the boy Jesus remained behind in Jerusalem, but His parents did not know it. (Luke 2:43)
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Thinking that He was in the caravan, they journeyed for a day and looked for Him among their relatives and acquaintances, but not finding Him, they returned to Jerusalem to look for Him. (Luke 2:44-45)
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After three days they found Him in the temple, sitting in the midst of the teachers, listening to them and asking them questions, (Luke 2:46)
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And all who heard Him were astounded at His understanding and His answers. (Luke 2:47)
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When His parents saw Him, they were astonished, and His mother said to Him, “Son, why have You done this to us?” (Luke 2:48)
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“Your father and I have been looking for You with great anxiety.” (Luke 2:48)
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And He said to them, “Why were you looking for me? Did you not know that I must be in my Father’s house?” (Luke 2:49)
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But they did not understand what He said to them. He went down with them and came to Nazareth, and was obedient to them; (Luke 2:50-51)
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And His mother kept all these things in Her heart. And Jesus advanced [in] wisdom and age and favor before God and man. (Luke 2:51-52)

The Fifth Joyful Mystery - The Finding of the Child Jesus in the Temple

The Fifth Joyful Mystery- THE FINDING OF JESUS IN THE TEMPLE

The Fifth Joyful Mystery of the Rosary

The Fifth Joyful Mystery

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