The Joyful Mysteries

1st Joyful Mystery . The Annunciation of the Angel to Mary
The angel said to Mary, "you shall conceive and bear a son and give him the name Jesus. And he will be called Son of the Most High." lk1:31.32

Fruit of the Mystery: Humility

2nd Joyful Mystery . The visitation of Mary to Saint Elizabeth
"Blessed are youa.m.ong women and blessed is the fruit of your womb. Blessed is she who trusted that the Lord's words to her would be fulfilled." Lk 1:42 & 45

Fruit of the Mystery: Love of Neighbour

3rd Joyful Mystery . The Nativity of Jesus
While Mary and Joseph were in Bethlehem,"...she gave birth to her first.born son and wrapped him in swaddling clothes and laid him in a manger." Lk 2: 6.7

Fruit of the Mystery: Poverty

4th Joyful Mystery . The Presentation of Jesus in the Temple
When the days came for their purification according to the law of Moses, Mary and Joseph brought Jesus up to Jerusalem so that he could be presented to the Lord. Lk 2:22

Fruit of the Mystery: Obedience

5th . The Finding of Jesus in the Temple
"They came upon him in the temple sitting in the midst of the teachers, listening to them and asking them questions. All who heard him werea.m.azed." Lk 2: 46.47

Fruit of the Mystery: Joy in Finding Jesus