The Joyful Mysteries

Scripturally Based

(Numbers other than the 10 Hail Marys refer to the numbers pointing to the beads in the above illustration.)

1) Make the Sign of the Cross and pray the Apostles’ Creed.

2) Pray the Our Father.

3) Pray three Hail Marys for Faith, Hope, and Charity.

4) Pray the Glory Be.

5) Announce “The First Joyful Mystery – The Annunciation” and then pray the Our Father.

6) Pray ten Hail Marys while meditating on the Mystery.

Spiritual Fruit: Humility

Through the disobedience of Adam sin enters the world. Rom. 5:12
The Father sends His Son to save the world. Jn. 3:17
The Angel Gabriel is sent to a virgin named Mary. Lk. 1:26,27
The Angel tells Mary: “You are to have a Son and will name Him Jesus.” Lk. 1:31
He is the Son of God. Lk. 1:32
Mary consents: “Let it be done to me.” Lk. 1:38
God the Son becomes Man, in obedience to His Father. Lk. 1:35
By His obedience many shall be saved. Rom. 5:19
Mary becomes Mother of God. Lk. 1:35
Nothing is impossible with God. Lk. 1:37

7) Pray the Glory Be

Optional: Pray the Fatima prayer Oh My Jesus.

8) Announce “The Second Joyful Mystery – The Visitation” and then pray the Our Father.

Pray ten Hail Marys while meditating on the Mystery.

Spiritual Fruit: Love of Others

Mary visits her elderly cousin Elizabeth. Lk. 1:40
Elizabeth is with child. His name is John. Lk. 1:13
She greets Mary: “Blessed are you because you believed.” Lk. 1:45
Mary herself is with Child, through the Holy Spirit. Mat. 1:18
She answers: “My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord.” Lk. 1:46
“His mercy reaches from age to age.” Lk. 1:50
Mary, the Mother of God, stays to help Elizabeth. Lk. 1:56
After three months Mary returns to her home in Nazareth. Lk. 1:56
Do good to all. Galat. 6:10
Be at peace with everyone. Rom. 12:18

Pray the Glory Be

Optional: Pray the Oh My Jesus

Announce “The Third Joyful Mystery – The Nativity of Our Lord” and then pray the Our Father.

Pray ten Hail Marys while meditating on the Mystery.

Spiritual Fruit: Poverty

In Bethlehem will be born He Who is to rule my people. Micah 5:2
Joseph and Mary leave Nazareth to register in Bethlehem. Lk. 2:4
There, Mary gives birth to the Son of God. Lk. 2:7
Mary lays Him in a manger, because there is no room for Him in the inn. Lk. 2:7
Angels announce to shepherds nearby: “The Savior is born.” Lk. 2:10,11
Angels sing: “Peace to men of good will.” Lk. 2:14
Wise men come from the East in search of Christ. Mat. 2:1,2
Entering the house in Bethlehem, they worship Him. Mat. 2:11
All nations serve Him. Ps. 72:11
Those who accept Christ become children of God. Jn. 1:12

Pray the Glory Be

Optional: Pray the Oh My Jesus

Announce “The Fourth Joyful Mystery – The Presentation” and then pray the Our Father.

Pray ten Hail Marys while meditating on the Mystery.

Spiritual Fruit: Humility

When the Child Jesus is eight days old, He is circumcised. Lk. 2:21
And his parents name Him Jesus. Lk. 2:21
The name of Jesus is the only name by which we can be saved. Acts 4:12
“Ask the Father anything in My Name. He will give it to you.” Jn. 16:23
Lord, You are good and forgiving to all who call upon Your Name. Ps. 86:5
Joseph and Mary take Jesus to Jerusalem to present Him to God. Lk. 2:22
Simeon, a holy man, foretells: “This Child is destined for the fall and rise of many.” Lk. 2:34
“Your own soul a sword shall pierce.” Lk. 2:35
Joseph and Mary take Jesus to their hometown of Nazareth. Lk. 2:39
Whatever you do, do all in the Name of Jesus. Col. 3:17

Pray the Glory Be

Optional: Pray the Oh My Jesus

Announce “The Fifth Joyful Mystery – Finding Jesus in the Temple” and then pray the Our Father.

Pray ten Hail Marys while meditating on the Mystery.

Spiritual Fruit: Joy in Finding Jesus

Jesus is twelve years old, and goes to Jerusalem with Mary and Joseph. Lk. 2:42
Jesus remains in Jerusalem. His parents do not realize it. Lk. 2:43
Mary and Joseph return looking for Him. Lk. 2:45
They find Jesus in the temple. Lk. 2:46
Jesus was fulfilling the will of His Father. Lk. 2:49
The Holy Family returns to Nazareth. Lk. 2:51
Jesus, the Son of God, obeys His parents. Lk. 2:51
God tells us: Honor your father and your mother. Mat. 15:4
If you love Me, obey My commandments. Jn. 14:15
Let us love in thought, in word, and in action. 1 John. 3:18

Pray the Glory Be

Optional: Pray the Oh My Jesus

Closing Prayers

Hail Holy Queen
Hail Holy Queen, Mother of Mercy, our Life, our Sweetness, and our hope. To thee do we cry, poor banished children of Eve. To thee do we send up our sighs, mourning and weeping in this vale of tears. Turn then most gracious advocate, Thine eyes of mercy toward us, and after this, our exile, show unto us, the blessed fruit of thy womb, Jesus. O clement, O loving, O sweet Virgin Mary. Pray for us O Holy Mother of God, That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ. Amen.

Final Prayer
Let us pray. O God, whose only begotten Son, by His life, death, and resurrection, has purchased for us the rewards of eternal life, grant, we beseech Thee, that meditating upon these mysteries of the Most Holy Rosary of the Blessed Virgin Mary, we may imitate what they contain and obtain what they promise, through the same Christ Our Lord. Amen.

Make the Sign of the Cross.

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Optional Additional Prayers

Lord, have mercy on us.
Christ, have mercy on us.

Lord, have mercy on us.
Christ hear us.

Christ, graciously hear us.

God the Father of heaven, Have mercy on us.
God the Son, Redeemer of the world, Have mercy on us.
God the Holy Spirit, Have mercy on us.
Holy Trinity, one God, Have mercy on us.

Holy Mary, Pray for us. (repeat after each line)
Holy Mother of God,
Holy Virgin of virgins,

Mother of Christ,
Mother of the Church,
Mother of Mercy,
Mother of Divine Grace,
Mother of Hope,
Mother Most Pure,
Mother Most Chaste,
Mother Inviolate,
Mother Undefiled,
Mother Most Amiable,
Mother Most Admirable,
Mother of Good Counsel,
Mother of our Creator,
Mother of our Savior,

Virgin Most Prudent,
Virgin Most Venerable,
Virgin Most Renowned,
Virgin Most Powerful,
Virgin Most Merciful,
Virgin Most Faithful,

Mirror of Justice,
Seat of Wisdom,
Cause of Our Joy,
Spiritual Vessel,
Vessel of Honor,
Singular Vessel of Devotion,
Mystical Rose,
Tower of David,
Tower of Ivory,
House of Gold,
Ark of the Covenant,
Gate of Heaven,
Morning Star,

Health of the Sick,
Refuge of Sinners,
Solace of Migrants,
Comforter of the afflicted,
Help of Christians,

Queen of Angels,
Queen of Patriarchs,
Queen of Prophets,
Queen of Apostles,
Queen of Martyrs,
Queen of Confessors,
Queen of Virgins,
Queen of all Saints,
Queen conceived without Original Sin,
Queen assumed into heaven,
Queen of the Most Holy Rosary,
Queen of Families,
Queen of Peace,

Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world, Spare us, O Lord.
Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world, Graciously hear us, O Lord.
Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world, Have mercy on us.

V. Pray for us, O holy Mother of God,
R. That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.

Let us pray, Grant, we beseech you, O Lord God, that we your servants may enjoy lasting health of mind and body and, by the glorious intercession of Blessed Mary, ever Virgin, may we be delivered from present sorrow to delight in joy eternal. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.

To you, O blessed Joseph,
do we come in our tribulation,
and having implored the help of your most holy Spouse,
we confidently invoke your patronage also.

Through that charity which bound you
to the Immaculate Virgin Mother of God
and through the paternal love
with which you embraced the Child Jesus,
we humbly beg you graciously to regard the inheritance
which Jesus Christ has purchased by his Blood,
and with your power and strength to aid us in our necessities.

O most watchful guardian of the Holy Family,
defend the chosen children of Jesus Christ;
O most loving father, ward off from us
every contagion of error and corrupting influence;
O our most mighty protector, be kind to us
and from heaven assist us in our struggle
with the power of darkness.

As once you rescued the Child Jesus from deadly peril,
so now protect God's Holy Church
from the snares of the enemy and from all adversity;
shield, too, each one of us by your constant protection,
so that, supported by your example and your aid,
we may be able to live piously, to die in holiness,
and to obtain eternal happiness in heaven.

Amen.