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Pray the Third Joyful Mystery
"The Joyful Mysteries remind us to be glad."

The Birth of Jesus

Our Father

Joseph went from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to the town of Bethlehem in Judea, the birthplace of Kind David. Joseph went there because he was a descendant of David. He went to register with Mary, who was promised in marriage to him. (Luke 2,4)
Hail Mary

She was pregnant, and while they were in Bethlehem, the time came for her to have her baby. (Luke 2,6)
Hail Mary

She gave birth to her first son, wrapped in cloths and laid him in a manger -- there was no room for them to stay in the inn. (Luke 2,7)
Hail Mary

There were some shepherds in that part of the country who were spending the night in the fields, taking care of their flocks. (Luke 2,8)
Hail Mary

An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone over them. They were terribly afraid. (Luke2,9)
Hail Mary

But the angel said to them, "Don't be afraid! I am here with good news for you, which will bring great joy to all the people. This very day in David's town your Savior was born -- Christ the Lord." (Luke 2, 10-12)
Hail Mary

Suddenly a great army of heaven's angels appeared with the angel, singing praises to God: "Glory to God in highest heaven, and peace on earth to those with whom he is pleased!" (Luke 2,13-14)
Hail Mary

So they hurried off and found Mary and Joseph and saw the baby lying in the manger. (Luke 2,16)
Hail Mary

When the shepherds saw him, they told them what the angel had said about the child. All who heard it were amazed at what the shepherds said. (Luke 2, 17-18)
Hail Mary

Mary remembered all these things and thought deeply about them. (Luke 2,19)
Hail Mary

Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is now, and will be forever. Amen.

Pray the Fourth Joyful Mystery
"The Joyful Mysteries remind us to be glad."

The Presentation of the Child Jesus in the Temple

Our Father

A week later, when the time came for the baby to be circumcised, he was named Jesus, the name which the angel had given him before he was conceived. (Luke 2,21)
Hail Mary

The time came for Joseph and Mary to perform the ceremony of purification, as the Law of Moses commanded. So they took the child to Jerusalem to present him to the Lord. (Luke 2,22)
Hail Mary

At that time there was a man named Simeon living in Jerusalem. He was a good, God-fearing man and was waiting for Israel to be save. The holy Spirit was with him. (Luke 2,25-26)
Hail Mary

Led by the Spirit, Simeon went into the Temple. When the parents brought the child Jesus into the Temple to do what the Law required, Simeon took the child in his arms and gave thanks to God. (Luke 2,27-28)
Hail Mary

"Now, Lord, you have kept your promise, and you may let your servant go in peace." (Luke 2,29)
Hail Mary

"With my own eyes I have seen your salvation, which you have prepared in the presence of all peoples." (Luke 2,31)
Hail Mary

"A light to reveal your will to the Gentiles and bring glory to your people Israel." (Luke 2,32)
Hail Mary

The child's father and mother were amazed at the things Simeon said about him. (Luke 2,32)
Hail Mary

Simeon blessed them and said to Mary, his mother, "This child is chosen by God for the destruction and salvation of many in Israel. He will be a sign from Godwhich many will speak against and so reveal their secret thoughts. And sorrow, like a sharp sword, will break your own heart." (Luke 2,34-35)
Hail Mary

When Joseph and Mary had finished all that was required by the Law of the Lord, they returned to their hometown of Nazareth in Galilee. The child grew and became strong; he was full of wisdom, and God's blessing was upon him. (Luke 2,39-40)
Hail Mary

Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is now, and will be forever. Amen.