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. We pray for mercy and the conversion for those who seek to harm the most innocent amongst us. Do you attend Mass on Sundays and Holy Days? How can we let our pride stand in the way? This was a day of fulfillment and joy—one of many along a path also rich in crosses. The Annunciation; The Visitation margin-right:5px !important; margin-bottom:30px; Joseph could abandon her. A year into the war, he and his wife, who was pregnant, decided it was too dangerous to stay in Syria. And when the angel had come to her, he said, "Hail, full of grace, the Lord is with thee. She may also have recalled the words of the prophetess when they presented Jesus in the temple. Mary said, "Behold, I am the handmaid of the Lord. His mission was not one of earthly conquest and accumulation of power nor was it to bring the Jews out of the submission of the Romans. Consider Mary's gentle rebuke. How wonderful is this poverty! There are many annunciation moments in our life, and sometimes we hesitate to say yes because we cannot foresee the future or control what will happen. He will, of course, continue to obey His mother and His foster father, but today marks a turning point, a foreshadowing of His public ministry and even of His death on the Cross. FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT: Purity of Mind and Body. Expectant parents around the world today, especially those forced to flee their homes, deal with similar unknowns. Facebook. How might you pray better and be more attentive at Mass?2. Second Joyful Mysteries - Your Intentions. I am a virgin: I had intended to be a virgin the rest of my life even though I agreed to live with Joseph. How fast do you respond to God's prompting in your heart to act with love?2. JOYFUL MYSTERIES Prayed on Mondays and Saturdays, as well as the Sundays of Advent. You can follow this example by devout attendance at Mass where you offer Jesus to God. It had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not see death until he had set eyes on the Christ of the Lord. We also lift up to You all travelers, Lord. Trust Him, trust Him my children. The Angel Gabriel said to Mary:  “Hail, full of grace, the Lord is with you. display:block; Amen. Do you understand the importance of formal, ritualized worship? Like Mary, we should bring Christ into the homes of others. Below is a set of scripture-based mysteries to assist those who pray to focus their prayer of the Rosary for the intentions of Vocations in the Dicoese of Brooklyn. } Was He ready to begin His mission immediately? How are you responding?5. “But then I lost everything.”. 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. Receive Updates. I wish to come into your situation whatever it may be: to be present with you and to pray with you and for you. Joseph went with the men and I with the women. Luke 1:26-38. The Joyful Mysteries cover Christ's life from the Annunciation to the Finding in the Temple, at age 12. How do you search for Jesus? What are your motives for doing good for people? Ponder these truths.5. Christ’s religious life was that of a Jew obedient to the law (Catechism, 31). Behold, you will conceive in your womb and bear a son, and you shall name him Jesus. May it be done to me according to your word.” Then the angel departed from her. Are they pure?3. 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. Blessed art thou among women." 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. 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. Lead all men and women who have committed the sin of abortion to repentance and back to your loving embrace. She shows us what true love of neighbor means: placing the needs of others above our own, devoting ourselves to our neighbor in his or her hour of need. The prophesy that He would be a suffering servant. Why not something bigger, something more becoming of a person of His stature and power? He will come to Earth in some way that we will experience with our senses (see Him, hear Him, etc. -Genesis 22:17-18, Read more on Abraham's Sacrifice and it's relation to the Presentation here. The angel never told Mary to go visit Elizabeth, but Mary went anyway. Lead all men and women who have committed the sin of abortion to repentance and back to your loving embrace. Reflect on the humble expressions of these two amazing women.10. Your words are simple yet sublime, and we praise You for each and every one of them. background-color: #dd9933 !important; He hath filled the hungry with good things; He hath received Israel his servant, being mindful of his mercy: As he spoke to our fathers, to Abraham and to his seed for ever. Let us commend all new mothers and fathers and every newborn child to the protection and intercession of the Mother of God and Mother of all Christians.Our Father...Holy Mary, Mother of Joy: Come swiftly to the aid of all who labor in distress...Hail Mary, full of grace...Holy Mary, Mother of Joy: Give your own courage to mothers who are alone or abandoned...Hail Mary, full of grace...Holy Mary, Mother of Joy: Implant within the hearts of all grandparents the wonder known by the shepherds at the birth of your Son...Hail Mary, full of grace...Holy Mary, Mother of Joy: pray for those who assist with the labor which brings new life: for skill and compassion...Hail Mary, full of grace...Holy Mary, Mother of Joy: Help us to welcome the gift of new life, as you welcomed the birth of your Son...Hail Mary, full of grace...Holy Mary, Mother of Joy: Strengthen the joy of all men and women who behold the wonder of new life...Hail Mary, full of grace...Holy Mary, Mother of Joy: Let the face of the newborn child proclaim the Gospel of Life...Hail Mary, full of grace...Holy Mary, Mother of Joy:  Guide the hands and hearts of obstetricians in their holy work...Hail Mary, full of grace...Holy Mary, Mother of Joy: help us to proclaim the Gospel of Life in our care for each newborn child...Hail Mary, full of grace...Holy Mary, Mother of Joy: be present at the moment of birth to share in our joy...Hail Mary, full of grace...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. "Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb." What was offered us was a stable not too far from where the shepherds were guarding their flock. line-height: 1.42857143 !important; We pray that we have faith, like St. Simeon, that God’s promises to us will always be fulfilled. He will be great and will be called Son of the Most High, and the Lord God will give him the throne of David his father, and he will rule over the house of Jacob forever, and of his kingdom there will be no end." This phrase again is used in the Catholic Rosary Prayers, the Hail Mary Prayer. Reflect on Mary and Joseph's search for Jesus. We pray for strength for those who are undertaking the difficult path of redemption from their sins. margin-right:-1px !important; The Word was made flesh and dwelt among us. She acted with pure love. I questioned. Many of us tend to focus all year long on living in a nice home, driving a fancy car, and having that dream job. Fourth Joyful Mysteries - Your Intentions. She pondered the events, knowing that God was active in her life and speaking to her through each and every incident. Prayer Intention . We pour out our hearts to You in worship, Jesus, our God, with the Father and the Holy Spirit.Praise – Jesus, You are amazing! We pray for those who have a broken family life, that they look to the Holy Family for guidance. The Eucharist gives me many glimpses. } He knows who he is and what he came for, even as a boy. She replies: “I am the servant of the Lord. Because he hath regarded the humility of his handmaid; for behold from henceforth all generations shall call me blessed. "Why do I have to go to Confession? When Elizabeth heard Mary's greeting, the infant leaped in her womb, and Elizabeth, filled with the Holy Spirit, cried out in a loud voice and said, Elizabeth called Mary blessed for two reasons, her motherhood and her faith. She hopes that her daughter will someday become a teacher. When Elizabeth hears Mary's greeting she feels her child leap within her. Surely she helps her cousin who was late in pregnancy. 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". Reflection: One of the wonders of God’s plan is that he chooses to associate souls, one to another, so that they help each other on their journey. Yet now—what had they done? Those are just the trappings of this world, the ornamental decorations, while how well you followed Jesus’ path is the real substance. The Annunciation. The repetition in the Rosary is meant to lead one into restful and contemplative prayer related to each Mystery. "The Law is made for man, not man for the Law," Christ Himself would later say, yet here is the Holy Family fulfilling the Law even though it does not apply to them. Like Mary, who took Jesus in her arms to present Him to God, it is now the moment for us to entrust our lives, our families and our friends to Jesus through Mary. #tab_container_10927 .wpsm_nav-tabs > li { #tab_container_10927 .wpsm_nav-tabs > li.active > a, #tab_container_10927 .wpsm_nav-tabs > li.active > a:hover, #tab_container_10927 .wpsm_nav-tabs > li.active > a:focus { But there are two sides to this coin. We pray that we have the strength to make adjustments in our lives to better live according to God’s will. We pray for guidance for those who are contemplating their life’s vocation. Third Joyful Mysteries - Your Intentions. Jesus looked at me with Love and yet with conviction and He said to me, "But why were you looking for Me? Be it done unto me according to your word.”. Mary risked a lot because she had faith in God’s goodness. @media (max-width: 768px) { “Now, they are no longer screaming or shouting [in fear].”. And this will be a sign for you: you will find an infant wrapped in swaddling clothes and lying in a manger." Reflect on the significance of this.12. Help us to ponder all Your words and actions in our hearts, to treasure them and make them part of our very being. Whose business am I about? The Wise Men read the books, learned where to find Christ, and traveled for days to meet him. Mary was married and her child was not her spouse’s. He went down with them and came to Nazareth, and was obedient to them; and his mother kept all these things in her heart. The Fifth Joyful Mystery - The Finding of the Child Jesus in the Temple 5th Joyful Mystery - The Finding of Child Jesus in the Temple The Fifth Joyful Mystery- THE FINDING OF JESUS IN THE TEMPLE 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. Maybe Mary’s heart skipped a few beats. } [http://www.how-to-pray-the-rosary-everyday.com/presentation-of-jesus-in-the-temple.html]. What does it feel like to lose Him?4. After that, he saith to the disciple: Behold thy mother." background-image: none; Have you formed any close, spiritual friendships? border-bottom: 0px solid #ddd; “I know that this area is safe, so I thank God for everything and that we’re here, at least,” she says. Think about how the Jerusalem Temple was the center of Jewish worship. 488). We thank You for doing such great things for us and for having mercy on us and for lifting up the lowly and filling the hungry with good things. #tab_container_10927 .tab-content{ -John 19:26-27. Maybe they even ran all the way back. "Did you not know that I must be about my father's business?" There was nothing of the self in Mary. Mary enters into the house of Elizabeth and her husband Zachary. Who am I that the Mother of my Lord should come to me." Even though Mary was pregnant herself, she made the trip to spend time with her cousin and share Elizabeth’s joy. We pray that we are open to God’s message even when it comes in unlikely ways. Ask her to help you trust that even if the path ahead is full of crosses, God will be walking with you. She played a very profound and active role. The prophetess Anna is an example for those advanced in years. Nine months ago, she had given that first “yes” in the garden. Once the blessing comes, we understand that the only way to understand God’s plan was to live it. And then those wondrous words emerge from His lips, "Did you not know that I must be about my father's business?". 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. Behold, you will conceive in your womb and bear a son, and you shall name him Jesus. This is a powerful way to cover many things in the Holy Rosary recitation altogether. [http://thecatholicscholar.blogspot.com/2011/09/rosary-meditations-fifth-joyful-mystery.html]. Mary was not making such a long journey to see if the sign the angel gave her was true. He will be great and will be called Son of the Most High, and the Lord God will give him the throne of David his father, and he will rule over the house of Jacob forever, and of his kingdom there will be no end." We pray that we are advocates for all life at all stages. Any new parents in their shoes would have been worried about sanitation and keeping their baby warm—not to mention their own need for a place to rest. When the days of her purification were fulfilled they took him up to Jerusalem to present him to the Lord…Simeon blessed them and said to his Mother, “Behold, this child is destined for the fall and for the rise of many in Israel, and for a sign that shall be contradicted; and thy own soul a sword shall pierce.”, Catechism of the Catholic Church: #527, 529. God will manifest His power if we believe. } } This is an important mystery to focus on, not just during the Christmas season, but throughout the year. The hour for Mary to give birth is near,… In the Temple, Jesus was carrying on a dialogue with the teachers. (Luke 1:43). Yet in announcing this to her, the angel Gabriel also revealed that Mary's cousin Elizabeth is six months' pregnant. (Luke 1:28) Fruit of the Mystery… @media (min-width: 769px) { } 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. #tab_container_10927 .wpsm_nav-tabs > li > a:after { Scripture ReferencesLuke 1:39-56; 1 Samuel 2:1-10; Genesis 18:1-15The Story in BriefThe archangel Gabriel had told Mary that her relative, Elizabeth, was expecting a baby. What is your attitude towards her? Jesus imparts wisdom to the rabbis who listen in the Temple. #tab_container_10927 .wpsm_nav-tabs > li { #tab_container_10927 .tab-content{ “The first man was from earth, a man of the dust; the second man is from heaven” (Catechism, 504). I was praying that soon the Messiah would come to take away all hatred: to take away all sins from my people. } 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. She has been working as a teacher since she fled to Turkey. display:none !important; Feel like you’ve lost Christ? float:none !important; Because of the immensity of Love that the Lord had filled me with, I felt no pain at His birth. If He is who the Angel Gabriel and Elizabeth have proclaimed Him to be, why not have an incarnation that is more grand and splendorous? In His divine nature, He did not change, but in His human nature, He did. [http://thecatholicscholar.blogspot.com/2011/08/rosary-meditations-second-joyful.html]. He was born without money, riches, or any earthly power. The Nativity provides us a clear picture on how Jesus calls us to live. The angel said to them, "Do not be afraid; for behold, I proclaim to you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. The Creator of the Universe and the Savior of the World spends His first night in that world lying in a feed trough, surrounded by animals, and their food, and their waste. Visitation: That pregnant mothers will have a safe delivery. [https://www.learnreligions.com/meditations-joyful-mysteries-of-the-rosary-542784]. Mary obeyed two precepts of the Jewish law. Her husband, Joseph, was also in a difficult spot. Mary was not one to cling to her child with overprotective love, as some mothers do. padding: 15px 18px 15px 18px !important; Meditate on this important role of Mary.12. Do I take my family on special trips to holy places? Christ is the center of these scenes, but he stays hidden, unseen, as he does in our lives. We thank You for dialoguing with us. Am I about God’s business or that of the world? In this mystery, we recall how the angel Gabriel visited Our Lady. }. She might not be believed. Seek guidance from the Holy Spirit to direct your heart as you pray. How could they ever endure it if something had happened to Him? 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