The Joyful Mysteries

Mondays & Saturdays — We contemplate the Incarnation and the hidden years of Christ — the wonder of God made flesh, welcomed by a mother's quiet 'yes.'

The Five Mysteries

Mystery 1: The Annunciation

Luke 1:26–38

The angel Gabriel announces to Mary that she will conceive and bear the Son of God.

Fruit of the Mystery: Humility

Mystery 2: The Visitation

Luke 1:39–56

Mary visits her cousin Elizabeth, who is filled with the Holy Spirit.

Fruit of the Mystery: Love of Neighbor

Mystery 3: The Nativity

Luke 2:1–21

Jesus is born in Bethlehem and laid in a manger.

Fruit of the Mystery: Poverty of Spirit

Mystery 4: The Presentation

Luke 2:22–40

Mary and Joseph present the infant Jesus in the Temple.

Fruit of the Mystery: Obedience

Mystery 5: The Finding in the Temple

Luke 2:41–52

The child Jesus is found in the Temple, sitting among the teachers.

Fruit of the Mystery: Joy in Finding Jesus

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