1. The First Joyful Mystery: The Immaculate Conception
Let us contemplate in this mystery how the Eternal Father, chose for his only begotten Son, a mother, in whom the Eternal Son would become incarnate. And thus, by a singular grace and privilege granted by Almighty God, in view of the merits of our Savior Jesus Christ, Mary was preserved free from all stain of original sin from the moment of her conception. May we who are supported by the constant prayers of Mary Immaculate, have peace in our days, always free from sin, and safe from all distress until we attain unto the beatific vision.
2. The Second Joyful Mystery: The Annunciation
Let us contemplate in this mystery how the archangel Gabriel joyously saluted and declared unto Mary the incarnation of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. May we cultivate the virtue of humility in imitation of Jesus who emptied himself in taking the form of a slave.
3. The Third Joyful Mystery: The Visitation
Let us contemplate in this mystery how the Blessed Virgin Mary, understanding from the angel that her cousin Elizabeth had conceived, went with haste to that Judean town in the hill country to visit her, and remained with her for three months. May we more perfectly love our neighbor, so that we may not be found liars when we say we love God.
4. The Fourth Joyful Mystery: The Nativity
Let us contemplate in this mystery how the Blessed Virgin Mary gave birth to Jesus and laid Him in a manger because there was no room for Him in the inns at Bethlehem. May we nurture a poverty of spirit, detaching ourselves of worldly goods, so that we may inherit the Kingdom of God.
5. The Fifth Joyful Mystery: The Presentation
Let us contemplate in this mystery how the Blessed Virgin Mary, on the day of her purification, presented the baby Jesus in the Temple, where holy Simeon and Anna the prophetess, joyously gave thanks to God for the the salvation of Israel. May we present ourselves to God as faithful heralds of the gospel bringing the light of Christ to all people.
6. The Sixth Joyful Mystery: The Finding in the Temple
Let us contemplate in this mystery how the Blessed Virgin Mary and her holy spouse Joseph, looked for Jesus for three days, finally finding him in the Temple among the teachers. May we be steadfastly devoted to finding Jesus amidst the worries of everyday life, in the face of everyone we meet, in the mercy we extend, in the love we deliver.
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