He was born without money, riches, or any earthly power. “I wash our clothes with my bare hands because we don’t have a washing machine,” Ashaa laments, remembering her previous life.
Now it had become a life, a beautiful baby. Joseph could abandon her. Rejoice that God so loved us that he humbled himself and took human form in the person of Jesus. I asked the angel how this could happen? JOYFUL MYSTERIES Prayed on Mondays and Saturdays, as well as the Sundays of Advent. He was their Son, so they knew Him well, and they must have remembered all that had happened at His birth. But the physical poverty is merely the outward sign of the inward grace in the souls of the Holy Family. "Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb." Joseph’s offering was a poor man’s alternative to a lamb. Pray to the Heavenly Father in this mystery for the gift of simplicity and for the woes of the poor and I will pray with you. I was praying towards Jerusalem because my people prayed three times a day, morning, noon, and evening facing Jerusalem. Fourth Sorrowful Mystery - The Carrying of the CrossI would be your disciple, Lord. How is the Holy Spirit moving and working in you? Even though she must raise her family in poor conditions and away from home, Ashaa says they are still better off away from the danger they faced in Syria. But it seems like the heart of such questions stems from a far bigger issue: whenever we, human beings, expect more from God than what we receive or perceive, it is usually based on faults we have in our own expectations. What is your attitude toward serving other people?4. Lord, remind me that God never gives me a challenge I cannot handle (especially with your intercession Mother Mary). Jesus was twelve years old and Joseph and I, as custom dictates, wished to take Him to Jerusalem for the Passover. [http://www.guardianangel.in/ga/96-A-GuardianAngel-Rosary.html In obedience to the Law of Moses, forty days after my Son was born, Joseph and I went to Jerusalem to present my Son before the Lord and to redeem Him with two turtle doves. Malak teaches Syrian children who, like her, have lost their homes and are living as refugees. display:none !important;
This is an important mystery to focus on, not just during the Christmas season, but throughout the year. The words "for the fall" meant that Jesus came to make reparation for the sins of the entire human race. Mary was married and her child was not her spouse’s.
Meditation: In the name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit, I ask for the grace to hear You calling me. How do you worship the Lord? -Genesis 22:17-18, Read more on Abraham's Sacrifice and it's relation to the Presentation here. They must know all too well the feelings Mary and Joseph experienced when they couldn’t find their son for 3 days. Was His motivation something else entirely or a combination of many things?9. he hath scattered the proud in the conceit of their heart. “I was happy. What does it feel like to lose Him?4. Second Glorious Mystery - The AscensionYou go to sit at the right hand of the Father and to prepare a place for me. "Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven" (Matthew 5:3). In this mystery, ask Mary to give you a deep trust in the one who invites you to follow. Ponder these truths.5. She could face disapproval. Elizabeth is much older than Mary and was thought to be infertile because of her age and because she had no children. She cried out, blessing Mary and the infant in Mary's womb. float:none !important;
Try to place yourself "into" the scene of the particular mystery as you pray, imagining the sights, smells, sounds, and emotions that Jesus, Mary, Joseph, and other participants experienced during the actual events. For many souls go to Hell because there is no one to pray for them.” Together let us answer Our Lady's call to prayer and conversion. I was presenting to God, the Father, your Redeemer in anticipation of the sacrifice He would make on Calvary for your salvation. During those months, Mary and Elizabeth don’t just sit around waiting. Why didn't Jesus' parents understand Him?20. This miracle of God, who is Pure Existence and Divine in nature, in taking on a human nature, taking on our physicality, our sensory experience and all of the weaknesses that come along with it, is an incredibly common oversight among Christians. We pray for increased faith in God’s plan for me even when confronted with difficulties and disappointments. Amen. Pray for vocations to the priesthood. }
Reflect on Mary and Joseph's fear. Joyful Mysteries . Was He acting prophetically?
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To begin to understand the joy that Mary and Joseph felt on finding Jesus in the Temple, we must first imagine their distress when they realized He was not with them. And it was enough to attract a lot of attention. What is your attitude towards her? He was born surrounded by peasant shepherds, not a royal court. I questioned. Blessed are you who believed that what was spoken to you by the Lord would be fulfilled." Mostly, our Christian life means small things done with love. Third Sorrowful Mystery - The Crowning with ThornsThank you Lord Jesus for making reparation to the Father for all my spiritual sins of pride, avarice, sloth and envy. As I entered and greeted Elizabeth, Elizabeth shouted for joy and said, "Blessed are you among all women and blessed is the fruit of your womb. [https://www.regnumchristi.org/en/mini-meditations-joyful-mysteries/], Luke 1:28, 31, 38. Look up 1 Samuel 2:1-10 and Genesis 18:1-15 and discover the parallels between Mary and Hannah and Elizabeth and Sarah.Application Questions1. The nature of Jesus’ birth sets the stage for how He lived His life and provides a foundation for His teachings. I have always liked their prayer intentions and prayed with them, myself, standing outside abortion centers. But she was greatly troubled at what was said and pondered what sort of greeting this might be. Reflect on Mary and Joseph's search for Jesus. During those days Mary set out and traveled to the hill country in haste to a town of … Notice that it is Biblical to refer to Mary as Blessed. We pray that our Church leaders follow and faithfully exercise the teachings of Jesus Christ. Thy Will … How are you going about your Father's business?11. . [http://www.guardianangel.in/ga/96-A-GuardianAngel-Rosary.html]. Mary shows the importance of setting a good example for others and the importance of having good intentions in all your affairs. Fifth Joyful Mystery - Finding Jesus in the TempleMay I always possess a youthful zeal for the Father and a desire to be about His business. padding:20px;
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After the days of Passover were done, Joseph and I went back to Nazareth in the caravan of family members and friends that we came in. Ponder how Jesus grew. Pause and reflect on what you want Blessed Mary to use your prayers for. But around the world, refugee families are separated.
A year into the war, he and his wife, who was pregnant, decided it was too dangerous to stay in Syria. Mary had conceived the Son of God as a virgin; she gave birth to the Savior of the World, and her virginity remained intact; through her piety and that of Saint Joseph, she would remain a virgin for her entire life. Can an artist truly, literally, fully become part of the very painting that he or she creates? I shouldn’t demand God give me the whole picture, either. How could they ever endure it if something had happened to Him? How do you search for Jesus? Eventually Mary and Joseph entered the temple where they found their beloved son Jesus. @media (max-width: 768px) {
Yet the Annunciation is not only about the humility of the Virgin Mary. Ask her to help you trust that even if the path ahead is full of crosses, God will be walking with you. overflow:hidden !important;
Did you not know that I must be in my Father’s house?” But they did not understand what he said to them. Have you formed any close, spiritual friendships? Ponder Mary's servanthood.3. We are almost forced to ask: why so simplistic? My heart was torn in two: the sufferings predicted by Simeon were already starting. We pray that we have the strength to make adjustments in our lives to better live according to God’s will. “The presentation of Jesus in the Temple shows him to be the firstborn son who belongs to the Lord” (Catechism, 529). If you want to be among those who share in the resurrection, you must obey His commandments. #tab_container_10927 .wpsm_nav-tabs > li {
Mary stayed with Elizabeth for three months before returning home to Nazareth.Points to Ponder1. We pray that we accept that God’s ways are not always our ways but do lead us to ultimate happiness. After that, he saith to the disciple: Behold thy mother." She replies: “I am the servant of the Lord. Simeon was talking about my destiny: a destiny that would be so intimate with my Son.My greatest pain, my children, is that people reject my Son: people reject His message of love and peace. Mary shared in Jesus' mission of saving the human race. Who am I that the Mother of my Lord should come to me." background-color: #82531d !important;
And in some ways, she is. How, then, can we refuse God anything He asks of us? Receive Updates. We pray for the elderly and dying, that they have lived the faith to the best of their abilities so that they may go peacefully into God’s kingdom. At the Presentation of Jesus in the Temple, Mary united her will to Jesus, therefore they offered the same sacrifice and she thereby partook in his redeeming role. Mary has done so, and so has Joseph; and Christ, of course, is Christ. "My children, be always open to seek the will of God in your life no matter what it is. If Mary's humility was remarkable, how much more so that of Christ! . Joseph went with the men and I with the women. background-color: #dd9933 !important;
[https://www.thegregorian.org/2016/rosary-meditations-the-joyful-mysteries]. We pray for those who have not gone to confession in a long time, that they may find the courage and humility to become fully united with God through the Sacrament of Reconciliation. The First Joyful Mystery- The Annunciation. In Jewish Law, boys reach adulthood at age twelve, so the twelve-year-old Jesus was a man able to take responsibility for His own actions. The hour for Mary to give birth is near,… They knew about the birth of my Son: the angels had told them. John Hardon, S.J., in his Modern Catholic Dictionary, "are expressions of the New Covenant, where happiness is assured already in this life, provided a person totally gives himself to the imitation of Christ." What did Jesus mean? They checked with friends and relatives first. It was so clear now that everything—even the future crosses that would be her “birth pains”—were worth it. Jesus was missing three days. How might you cultivate those you have?Prayer, Prayer, and More PrayerBlessing and adoration – Dearest Lord, we bless You for sending the Holy Spirit upon Mary and Elizabeth. Fourth Joyful Mysteries - Your Intentions. But there are two sides to this coin. display:none !important ;
And when the angel had come to her, he said, "Hail, full of grace, the Lord is with thee. How are you responding?5. Therefore, the way we see, hear, or in any other way experience His existence when He comes, will be grand and splendorous. When evening came, Joseph and I came together and we did not find Jesus neither among our relatives nor among our friends. God's will always does contain suffering but God's will also brings peace. In the case of Jesus’ birth, His coming or arrival instills in us a ‘sensory’ expectation. “Now, they are no longer screaming or shouting [in fear].”. We pray that we always live our faith even when it’s difficult to do so. Scripture: In the sixth m onth the angel Gabriel was sent from God to a city of Galilee named Nazareth, to a virgin betrothed to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David; and the virgin’s name was Mary. -Mark 10:14. But Mary models this for us.
And then those wondrous words emerge from His lips, "Did you not know that I must be about my father's business?". Your words are simple yet sublime, and we praise You for each and every one of them. Nine months ago, she had given that first “yes” in the garden. }
What was Jesus teaching? He was listening and asking questions and answering their questions. Especially help me to say “yes” to following Your will in the situation I’m currently in, of __________. Luke 2:6-7. The children were either with their fathers or mothers. He wants to use me in the same way. I imagine her kneeling in wonderment at the angel Gabriel, his hands encompassing hers, his forehead pressed against hers as he tells her of God’s great plan. margin-top: 0px;
The Joyful Mysteries of the Rosary Intention: The angel’s visit and Mary’s response changed the whole course of her life! Second Sorrowful Mystery - The Scourging at the PillarThank you Lord Jesus for taking upon your body reparation to the Father for all my sins of the flesh. The First Joyful Mystery - The Annunciation, The First Joyful Mystery- THE ANNUNCIATION. Like Mary, we should bring Christ into the homes of others. Yes, the Messiah is grand and splendorous, and so yes it does make sense for him to come among us in a grand and splendorous way. “Now, Master, you can let your servant go in peace, just as you promised. In obedience, Joseph and I went. Now there were shepherds in that region living in the fields and keeping the night watch over their flock. Behold, you will conceive in your womb and bear a son, and you shall name him Jesus. }
What does it feel like to find Him?5. Second Joyful Mysteries - Your Intentions. We ask You to bless them and keep them safe and healthy. And the angel came in unto her, and said: "Hail, thou that art highly favoured, the Lord is with thee: blessed art thou among women". Third Joyful Mysteries - Your Intentions. The Lord is with you." Take away from your life whatever is displeasing to God so that your worship at mass and your worshiping prayer will be acceptable to God the Father. Did you not k now that I’d be about my Father’s business?”. In this moment, the Son of God "emptied himself, taking the form of a servant, being made in the likeness of men, and in habit found as a man. We pray that like the shepherds in the fields, we make time to be with Jesus through prayer. The Visitation: That the family and friends of expectant parents might reach out and support them as they … But Jesus simply told they, “Why were you worried about me? May also be substituted for the Glorious Mysteries on the Sundays from Epiphany until Lent, if desired. There are three sets of Mysteries: Joyful, Sorrowful, and Glorious. }
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Luke 2:41-51 – Each year his parents went to Jerusalem for the feast of Passover, and when he was twelve years old, they went up according to festival custom. How much time do you spend rejoicing in the Lord?9. Help me to take my place among the Saints. I am praying with you and for you. Ponder this.21. She is the cause of our joy. As some time past, the shepherds that were near the stable also came. For at the moment the sound of your greeting reached my ears, the infant in my womb leaped for joy. In His divine nature, He did not change, but in His human nature, He did. After three days they found Him in the temple, sitting in the midst of the teachers, listening to them and asking them questions…And He returned with His parents to Nazareth, and was obedient to them. The angel of the Lord appeared to them and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were struck with great fear. I was only pondering the message that the angel had given me. Your father and I with so much sorrow have been looking for You." While he was thinking, the moment came when my Son was introduced to the world. Do you believe that God fulfills His promises?14. But does it follow that it will be a visually stunning spectacle of cinematic proportions? . " For us he’s a short drive away, in the tabernacle.
When we entered the temple, there was a holy priest by the name of Simeon. Lead all men and women who have committed the sin of abortion to repentance and back to your loving embrace. First Luminous Mystery - Baptism in the JordanIn thanksgiving for the Sacrament of Baptism, which cleanses us of Original Sin and makes us the beloved children of the Father. The Annunciation: For parents facing an unexpected pregnancy, that they lovingly accept the precious life God has entrusted to their care. If she had been so motivated, she would have gone before saying yes. She hopes that her daughter will someday become a teacher. }
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We pray that we are humble enough to allow God to be born into our hearts. If you hold his hand in the darkness, he will give you strength, peace, and an intimate joy that nothing can take away. Trust in God’s promises sustained Simeon. We pray for new parents, that they educate their children to actively practice their faith. Reflect on the symbolism of Passover and how it was transformed by Jesus, Who is the new Lamb and the new Passover sacrifice.3. The Second Joyful Mystery - The Visitation, During those days Mary set out and traveled to the hill country in haste to a town of Judah, where she entered the house of Zechariah and greeted Elizabeth. We pray for mercy and the conversion for those who seek to harm the most innocent amongst us. In our lives too, God gives us spiritual friendships and soul-mates who help us grow closer to him. They had their baby in a manger because, like many refugees in the Middle East today, they were on the road and had to make do with what they could find. She played a very profound and active role. }
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In obedience to the Law of Moses, forty days after my Son was born, Joseph and I went to Jerusalem to present my Son before the Lord and to redeem Him with two turtle doves. Trust Him, trust Him my children. God was giving me a taste of what my Son would be doing during His earthly ministry. [http://www.guardianangel.in/ga/96-A-GuardianAngel-Rosary.html. But they also share a spiritual kinship because of how the Holy Spirit is acting in their lives, fashioning the Messiah and his prophet deep inside their wombs. Catechism of the Catholic Church: #495-497, 717. When Simeon saw the child Jesus, he immediately recognized he was God. As an adult, do I look after children placed in my care? It is Christ in her that makes Mary attractive and that draws people’s attention. REFLECTION We can only imagine how overwhelmed and scared Mary must have been when she learned she would welcome a child into a situation she never would have planned. }
For the Jewish people, God required certain feasts and sacrifices as well as travel to Jerusalem at various times during the year. The most exquisite flowers sometimes take the longest to develop. Are they pure?3. The Lord of the Universe has become one of His own creatures, a man like us in everything but sin, but even more humble than the best of us, because the Author of Life, in the very moment of His Annunciation, became "obedient unto death, even to the death of the cross" (Philippians 2:8). The highest is, of course, Jesus and John went before Jesus and "enlighten them that sit in darkness, and in the shadow of death: to direct our feet into the way of peace." Mary said “Yes “in the name of all human nature (Catechism, No. Mary is quick to aid Elizabeth; she will be quick to aid me. Your bead-by-bead guide to praying the Rosary. #tab_container_10927 .wpsm_nav-tabs > li > a {
Mary knew that Jesus would one day be offered to God as a true sacrifice. Each Mystery set contains five individual life events also referred to as individual mysteries, creating the rosary’s format.
So they fled to Jordan with just the clothes on their backs. How can we let our pride stand in the way? [https://www.fullycatholic.com/praying-rosary-fifth-joyful-mystery/]. How did Jesus' age and status affect His actions?7. color: #ffffff !important;
We pray that God guides parents everywhere to lead their children closer to God's grace through prayer, education, and as a living example of living the faith. Did you not know I should be about My Father's business." The Nativity provides us a clear picture on how Jesus calls us to live. (Luke 2:49).
Third Luminous Mystery - Proclamation of the KingdomGive power to the words of priests so that hardened hearts may be brought to repentance and return to you, Lord. Was He ready to begin His mission immediately? The prophesy of the Messiah. First Joyful Mysteries - Your Intentions. margin-right:5px !important;
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Many are traumatized by the violence they’ve witnessed. The Third Joyful Mystery of the Rosary is the Nativity of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, more often known as Christmas. How much do you trust in God's mercy?11. Also, use them as a springboard to create your own meditations on the Joyful Mysteries. Heaven was rejoicing at the birth of my Son.My children, look upon the greatness of your Lord Who has loved you so much as to come down to show the immensity of His Love for you. (Luke 2: 6-12), The Fourth Joyful Mystery - The Presentation of Jesus in the Temple, The Fourth Joyful Mystery- THE PRESENTATION, “Observing the Law of Moses, they took Jesus up to Jerusalem to present him to the Lord. [http://www.how-to-pray-the-rosary-everyday.com/visitation.html]. Why does God give us such beautiful gifts and then ask us to give them up? I suppose that Mother Mary would have recalled how they had to flee when Jesus was a baby in order to save his life from the evil king Herod who wanted to destroy the Christ child. It is clear here once again that Joseph and Mary lived in Poverty. Fifth Sorrowful Mystery - The CrucifixionJesus, help me to understand how great Your love for me is and forgive me the sins which pinned You to the Cross. What do you do when you don't understand?12. "The Beatitudes," writes Fr. She wrapped him in swaddling clothes and laid him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn. I began to sing the hymn of praise that came from my heart. This truth, so illuminating because it puts into perspective everything that Jesus has come to do, yet so mysterious because we cannot comprehend its possibility and depth, is beyond anything we could ever have thought to experience. We pray for forgiveness for the times where we haven’t accepted God’s plan for us. Think about how the Jerusalem Temple was the center of Jewish worship. Mary and Joseph were presenting the Only Begotten Son to the Eternal Father, in a temple that was merely the shadow and copy of the real temple in heaven. We pray that we listen to God’s truth no matter how unlikely the source. But for more than 4 years, Sakeena, her parents and 8 brothers and sisters have lived in a makeshift shelter made of a few wood beams and an assortment of tarps in Lebanon’s remote Bekaa Valley. The Joyful Mysteries. text-align:center !important;
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REFLECTIONMary gave birth to Jesus not only without modern-day comforts, but without even the limited comforts of her own day. I will ask the Father to give you the grace to be generous with those less fortunate. … Mary said, “Behold, I am the handmaid of the Lord. Because my eyes have seen the salvation which you have prepared for all the nations to see. She wrapped him in swaddling clothes and laid him in a manger’. background-color:#2b2b2b !important;
Mary was not a passive bystander in Salvation History. He had a human soul and a human will as well as a human body. Christ is the center of these scenes, but he stays hidden, unseen, as he does in our lives. How are you doing on humility?10. Mary is troubled for she has made a vow of virginity. We pray that we follow up with action what we learn through prayer. special prayer intentions for our country We offer this Rosary for the conversion and peace in our country; that all may live according to the teachings of our Catholic Church, so that families may recover the values of the Catholic faith and for the sanctification and needs of our beloved priests. She has been working as a teacher since she fled to Turkey. My children, ask the Heavenly Father that He will make you holy in all things. At first I was afraid because it was the first time an angel had ever come to me. For behold as soon as the voice of thy salutation sounded in my ears, the infant in my womb leaped for joy." In response, Mary proclaimed her “Magnificat,” a beautiful song of praise to God for the mercies He was showing to Israel and the whole world. Thank You for keeping the promise You made centuries ago and coming to live among us as a Man to save us and open the gates of Heaven for us.Intercessions – Lord, we lift up to You all mothers-to-be and their babies. Can you think of some events in your life that turned out to be much more meaningful than you realized at first? In the birth of every child we see the birth of Christ Jesus in the Bethlehem stable. She is transparent, but she makes the Lord appear bigger to those who look at and through her. (Luke 1:43). Both of us thought that Jesus was with the other. The Basheer family fled Syria just a few months ago when a bomb destroyed their home. #tab_container_10927 .wpsm_nav-tabs {
We pray for the wanting to serve others rather than be served. "When Jesus therefore had seen his mother and the disciple standing whom he loved, he saith to his mother: Woman, behold thy son. (Intention: Aged and Social Justice) What impulse of love made you hurry to visit … In this case, we can see the error of this thought process if we take a step back and look at what is right in front of us. We pray that God lovingly nudges those who have swayed from God’s path back to His truth. We pray for faith in God’s plan, wherever it leads us in life. “The Magi’s coming to Jerusalem in order to pay homage to the King of the Jews shows that they seek in Israel the … King of the nations” (Catechism, 528). Why was the Temple so important to the Jewish people, including the Holy Family?4. “Even the closest of human relationships are challenged by the absolute demands of the Kingdom” (John Paul II, Rosarium Virginis Mariae, 20), Jesus’ obedience to his mother and legal father fulfills the fourth commandment perfectly and mirrors his obedience to his Father in heaven” (Catechism, 532). [https://www.rosarymeds.com/rosary-meditation-the-third-joyful-mystery/]. Shepherds, not known for their piety, were the first to receive the good news. Yet this is what God has done: truly, literally, fully. A Transcendent Being who created the Universe from nothing, who created life itself, who created human beings in His image and likeness, has chosen to become that very image and likeness. He has always been obedient to Mary and Joseph, and through them to God the Father, but now His obedience to God is even more direct. There will be plenty of time to think of herself and her Child later; for now, Mary's thoughts lie only with her cousin, and with the child who will become the Forerunner of Christ. Mary enters into the house of Elizabeth and her husband Zachary. God will manifest His power if we believe. }
Messengers of God, in daily circumstances and opportunities, come to me, too. When Elizabeth heard Mary's joyful greeting, she felt the baby leap in her womb and found herself filled with the Holy Spirit. I will pray for you so that your prayer may reach the Father. They were discussing the Law of Moses: He astonished the elders who marveled at His insight to the Law. Mary says Yes to God without knowing the whole picture – what will happen and how it all will end. He was asked to humbly support her despite his own uncertainty and the possible scandal. Ponder what it means to lose Jesus and search for Him.10. float:left !important;
511). Malak, a young Syrian woman who fled her home in Aleppo several years ago (shown right), is a modern-day example of someone who is present to and sharing joy with her neighbors, despite all she holds in her own heart. We pray that we have faith, like St. Simeon, that God’s promises to us will always be fulfilled. Application Questions1. When I think of this mystery the first word that comes to my mind is “humility.” Jesus came into this world in the humblest of surroundings. What great things has God done for you? God has ordained specific ways for people to worship Him. God promised Simeon that he would see the Savior before he died. Also may be prayed on feast days commemorating the mysteries. "Why do I have to go to Confession? How are you being called to counter the norms and standards of the world?13. She is all beautiful, all holy, all pure, the pearl of creation. 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