Joyful Mysteries

Usually prayed on Mondays and Saturdays

Opening Prayers

  1. Make the Sign of the Cross
  2. Apostles' Creed:
    I believe in God, the Father Almighty,
    Creator of heaven and earth;
    and in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord;
    Who was conceived by the Holy Spirit,
    born of the Virgin Mary,
    suffered under Pontius Pilate,
    was crucified, died, and was buried.
    He descended into hell;
    the third day He arose again from the dead;
    He ascended into heaven,
    and sits at the right hand of God, the Father Almighty;
    from thence He shall come to judge the living and the dead.
    I believe in the Holy Spirit,
    the Holy Catholic Church,
    the communion of Saints,
    the forgiveness of sins,
    the resurrection of the body,
    and life everlasting.
    Amen.
  3. Our Father for the Holy Father's intentions:
    Our Father, who art in heaven,
    hallowed be thy name;
    thy kingdom come;
    thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven.
    Give us this day our daily bread;
    and forgive us our trespasses
    as we forgive those who trespass against us;
    and lead us not into temptation,
    but deliver us from evil.
    Amen.
  4. Three Hail Marys for an increase in Faith, Hope, and Charity
  5. Glory Be

1. The Annunciation

The Angel Gabriel announces to Mary that she will conceive and bear a Son.

Fruit of the Mystery: Humility, Love of God

Our Father:
Our Father, who art in heaven,
hallowed be thy name;
thy kingdom come;
thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread;
and forgive us our trespasses
as we forgive those who trespass against us;
and lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil.
Amen.

Pray 10 Hail Marys, 1 Glory Be, and the Fatima Prayer

2. The Visitation

Mary visits her cousin Elizabeth who is also with child.

Fruit of the Mystery: Love of Neighbor, Service

Our Father:
Our Father, who art in heaven,
hallowed be thy name;
thy kingdom come;
thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread;
and forgive us our trespasses
as we forgive those who trespass against us;
and lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil.
Amen.

Pray 10 Hail Marys, 1 Glory Be, and the Fatima Prayer

3. The Nativity

Jesus is born in Bethlehem.

Fruit of the Mystery: Poverty, Detachment

Our Father:
Our Father, who art in heaven,
hallowed be thy name;
thy kingdom come;
thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread;
and forgive us our trespasses
as we forgive those who trespass against us;
and lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil.
Amen.

Pray 10 Hail Marys, 1 Glory Be, and the Fatima Prayer

4. The Presentation

Mary and Joseph present Jesus in the Temple.

Fruit of the Mystery: Obedience, Purity

Our Father:
Our Father, who art in heaven,
hallowed be thy name;
thy kingdom come;
thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread;
and forgive us our trespasses
as we forgive those who trespass against us;
and lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil.
Amen.

Pray 10 Hail Marys, 1 Glory Be, and the Fatima Prayer

5. Finding Jesus in the Temple

After three days, Mary and Joseph find Jesus teaching in the Temple.

Fruit of the Mystery: Joy in Finding Jesus

Our Father:
Our Father, who art in heaven,
hallowed be thy name;
thy kingdom come;
thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread;
and forgive us our trespasses
as we forgive those who trespass against us;
and lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil.
Amen.

Pray 10 Hail Marys, 1 Glory Be, and the Fatima Prayer

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