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. 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. } God became an embryo – I shouldn’t refuse opportunities that would be good even if I think them “beneath me.”, [https://www.crs.org/get-involved/learn/resource-center/joyful-mysteries-rosary], SCRIPTURE The angel Gabriel was sent from God to a town of Galilee called Nazareth, to a virgin betrothed to a man named Joseph, of the house of David, and the virgin’s name was Mary. Malak teaches Syrian children who, like her, have lost their homes and are living as refugees. Is there a metaphor here for people's journey to God?11. We pray for forgiveness for the times we haven’t seen Jesus in our brothers and sisters. The Bible account tells us that Anna was holy and that she fasted and prayed "serving night and day". Mary is quick to aid Elizabeth; she will be quick to aid me. I need only pay attention. Think carefully about this great mystery of God made Man. margin-left:0px !important; If Mary can give up all worldly reputation to bear His Son, and His Son can empty Himself and, though sinless, die the death of sin on our behalf, how can we refuse to take up our cross and follow Him? margin-right:-1px !important; After they had completed its days, as they were returning, the boy Jesus remained behind in Jerusalem, but his parents did not know it. This is an important mystery to focus on, not just during the Christmas season, but throughout the year. [https://www.rosarycenter.org/homepage-2/rosary/how-to-pray-the-rosary/joyful-mysteries-without-distractions/], [https://www.usccb.org/prayer-and-worship/prayers-and-devotions/rosaries/a-rosary-for-life-the-joyful-mysteries]. I am a virgin: I had intended to be a virgin the rest of my life even though I agreed to live with Joseph. God's will always does contain suffering but God's will also brings peace. 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. What does it feel like to find Him?5. Therefore, the way we see, hear, or in any other way experience His existence when He comes, will be grand and splendorous. 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. She pondered the events, knowing that God was active in her life and speaking to her through each and every incident. 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 Mary was married and her child was not her spouse’s. There was pure joy at the coming of my Son. Catechism of the Catholic Church: #531-534. The angel of the Lord appeared to them and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were struck with great fear. She lives in a small apartment in Jordan with her husband, who is sick, and their 5 children. A servant rejected by His own people and yet raised by God. Everyone has a mission, especially your children that God has given to you. The unconscious logic that follows from it may appear like this: 2. How can we let our pride stand in the way? What amazes you the most?10. They offered two turtle doves as opposed to a small lamb that a wealthier couple would have offered. [http://www.guardianangel.in/ga/96-A-GuardianAngel-Rosary.html]. [http://www.guardianangel.in/ga/96-A-GuardianAngel-Rosary.html. She could face disapproval. Reflect on Mary and Joseph's fear. We pray that we listen to God’s truth no matter how unlikely the source. Also, use them as a springboard to create your own meditations on the Joyful Mysteries. Scripture: The angel Gabriel was sent from God to a town of Galilee called Nazareth, to a virgin betrothed to a man named Joseph, of the house of David, and the virgin’s name was Mary. We pray for expecting mothers, especially those with unplanned pregnancies (like Mary) and those who are scared of their future. Mary stayed with Elizabeth for three months before returning home to Nazareth.Points to Ponder1. When Simeon tells Mary that her heart shall be pierced by a sword, the meaning is clear. 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. How are you going about your Father's business?11. Rejoice that God so loved us that he humbled himself and took human form in the person of Jesus. Do you recognize her for who she is and treat her accordingly?6. Visitation: That pregnant mothers will have a safe delivery. (Luke 1:28) Fruit of the Mystery… 200 intentions to keep your rosary prayers focused. THE JOYFUL Mysteries of the Holy Rosary allow us to meditate on the early life of Jesus Christ.Let us remember that the Holy Rosary is Mary’s testimony of Jesus: her experiences of His life, His ministry, and the Gospel.. Jesus imparts wisdom to the rabbis who listen in the Temple. We first see that Jesus was born in Jerusalem, the City of David, with a restatement from chapter 1 of Joseph’s lineage. First Joyful Mystery: The Annunciation. font-size: 14px !important; How did Jesus' age and status affect His actions?7. Your father and I with so much sorrow have been looking for You." When we entered the temple, there was a holy priest by the name of Simeon. They knew about the birth of my Son: the angels had told them. #tab_container_10927 .wpsm_nav{ Elizabeth is much older than Mary and was thought to be infertile because of her age and because she had no children. Where was the Child, this most precious Gift of God? I held Him in my arms: He was the very Savior of the world. background-color: #82531d !important; The prophetess Anna is an example for those advanced in years. It is Christ in her that makes Mary attractive and that draws people’s attention. Then they went back to Jerusalem and finally to the Temple. To put it another way, God’s ways are not our ways. I shouldn’t demand God give me the whole picture, either. (Luke 1:26-33, 38)As an angel proclaimed the conception of Christ in Mary's virginal womb, so do mothers and fathers learn every day of the conception of their child. margin-right:5px !important; background-repeat: repeat-x; It is clear here once again that Joseph and Mary lived in Poverty. Why did Jesus stay behind? } Thinking that he was in the caravan, they journeyed for a day and looked for him among their relatives and acquaintances, but not finding him, they returned to Jerusalem to look for him. The trappings of this life literally trap us into living only for this world which amount to absolutely nothing in Jesus’ Heavenly kingdom. Their obedience to the Law was not lessened by their purity of soul but made all the greater. Why doesn't the Gospel include it word for word?13. Like Elizabeth, we should be eager to recognize Christ in others. How does He answer?9. Thank you Jesus for giving us so loving a Mother. 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. She is transparent, but she makes the Lord appear bigger to those who look at and through her. The prophesy that He would be a suffering servant. Before the Syrian civil war began, Hassan Zaroid (shown right) was a business owner in the city of Homs. Yet this is what God has done: truly, literally, fully. In light of God's promise to Abraham, it can be deduced that God would grant to Mary a similar promise in the fact that she would have a multitude of spiritual children who would be counted among the elect. But she was greatly troubled at what was said and pondered what sort of greeting this might be. 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." There is a parallel between this mystery and the sacrifice of Abraham which is found in Genesis 22:1-18. If you hold his hand in the darkness, he will give you strength, peace, and an intimate joy that nothing can take away. The fruit most commonly associated with the mystery of the Nativity is poverty of spirit, the first of the eight Beatitudes. Like Mary, despite all she carried herself, Malak brings love to others by being present to their needs. For us, it happens in the Church. 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. If Mary's humility was remarkable, how much more so that of Christ! Luke 2:6-7. If she had been so motivated, she would have gone before saying yes. Are you focused or distracted at Mass? We thank You for showing us, Lord, that if we seek You, we will always find You, and when we do find You, we will be with You in Your Father's house and about Your Father's business.Intercession – Lord, we lift up to You all children who are separated from their parents and loved ones. Ponder Mary's servanthood.3. Receive Updates. Maybe they even ran all the way back. Third Joyful Mystery - Nativity of Our LordJesus, Mary and Joseph protect all pre-born children from 6 to 9 months of age from abortion. 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. Luke 1:42-44. 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. Doing so has made me more intentional about praying for others, and deepened my appreciation for the rosary as a tool of intercession. 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. I was praying towards Jerusalem because my people prayed three times a day, morning, noon, and evening facing Jerusalem. I will pray for you in your time of worship. I ran up to Him and said, "My Son, why did You do such a thing? Reflect on that love.4. Why were Mary and Joseph astonished by Jesus' speech? overflow:hidden !important; 511). “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). Ashaa (shown right with 2 of her children) knows what this is like. I think Jesus’ humble birth contrasts nicely with another word usually associated with Christmas — “trappings.”  The dictionary defines that word as “outward decoration or dress; ornamental equipment.”  I see the trappings of Christmas all over in the amount of money spent on presents, decorations, clothes, and food. Reflect on the significance of this.12. @media (max-width: 768px) { The angel Gabriel was sent from God to a town of Galilee called Nazareth, to a virgin betrothed to a man named Joseph, of the house of David, and the virgin's name was Mary. With no end in sight to the conflict in their homeland, Syria, they continue to live in limbo. The Annunciation. During Our Lady's fourth apparition in Fatima, she told the children, "Pray, pray very much and make sacrifices for sinners. What is true devotion to Mary?13. And why did he obey his mother and father when he himself had called them into existence? What great things has God done for you? There are three sets of Mysteries: Joyful, Sorrowful, and Glorious. The hour for Mary to give birth is near,… It can be difficult for us to voluntarily go outside of ourselves and be present to the needs of our neighbors, especially given all we carry in our own lives. God's will contains Joy. 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. It all seemed so wonderful that God would use me for His kingdom; for His glory. The Visitation took place when Mary visits her cousin Elizabeth. Notice that it is Biblical to refer to Mary as Blessed. PRAY: We ask the intercession of the Holy Family as we pray especially for all refugees who are raising their families on the road without basic needs and the comforts they once had. After the Angel leaves, Mary visits her Cousin Elizabeth. Whose business am I about? We reflect and pray on Jesus’ humble birth in a stable. If you want to be among those who share in the resurrection, you must obey His commandments. [https://www.fullycatholic.com/praying-rosary-fifth-joyful-mystery/]. The Angel Gabriel said to Mary:  “Hail, full of grace, the Lord is with you. Leapt for joy...notice here that St. John the Baptist, Elizabeth's child, is the first to experience the joys of Mary and Jesus. Do I take my family on special trips to holy places? Imagine their reactions to the teaching of this twelve-year-old Boy.15. The Bible says that he is the prophet of the highest and that he prepares his way. Coronavirus has entered our world putting a halt to the usual rhythm of daily life. With her thick black hair pulled into a long ponytail, a bright pink T-shirt and multicolored nail polish, Sakeena looks like your typical 11-year-old. We pray for those who have a broken family life, that they look to the Holy Family for guidance. #tab_container_10927 .wpsm_nav-tabs > li > a:before { I began to sing the hymn of praise that came from my heart. Mary set out almost immediately for the hill county of Judea where Elizabeth lived with her husband, Zechariah. 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. Jesus said that He had to be in His Father's house. Who am I that the Mother of my Lord should come to me." Eventually Mary and Joseph entered the temple where they found their beloved son Jesus. THE JOYFUL MYSTERIES (Mondays and Saturdays) 1. "And after the days of her purification, according to the law of Moses, were accomplished, they carried him to Jerusalem, to present him to the Lord" (Luke 2:22). PRAY: Mary and Joseph, we ask for your intercession for all expectant mothers and fathers everywhere, and especially mothers who will give birth while on the road, in refugee camps or in places far from home. background-color:#2b2b2b !important; The Word was made flesh and dwelt among us. 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. Simeon took the Child into his arms and said, "Now Lord You can release your servant according to Your word in peace, for my eyes have seen the salvation which You have raised for all peoples to see: a light of revelation to the nations and the glory of Your people Israel." Khaled Basheer, the father, says, “We were also very frightened of an attack by [ISIS]. Do you look for deeper meanings in the events of your life? Especially help me to say “yes” to following Your will in the situation I’m currently in, of __________. What does this tell us about the Holy Family?2. I was so filled with God's Love that I had to share my Joy with Elizabeth and her house hold.My children, never doubt that God can work a miracle in your Life even if things seem humanly impossible: all things are possible with God. He’s also the God of glory, angel choirs and supernovas. I will ask the Father to give you the grace to be generous with those less fortunate. Second Joyful Mystery - The Visitation. … Mary said, “Behold, I am the handmaid of the Lord. Of all women God prepared Mary from her conception to be the Mother of the Incarnate Word. The Lord is with you.”But she was greatly troubled at what was said and pondered what sort of greeting this might be. I am praying with you and for you. padding:20px; How blessed we would be if we, like they, could unite our lives so fully to Christ that we could see the fallen world around us in the light of Heaven! Joseph and Mary took Jesus to the temple to offer Him to God. The Lord is with thee.”, The Angel assures her: “Fear not . She replies: “I am the servant of the Lord. A light to enlighten the pagans and the glory of your people Israel. And how does this happen to me, that the mother of my Lord should come to me? As Jesus says later in his public ministry, “Whoever receives one child such as this in my name receives me.” (Matthew 18:5)We think especially of the little ones who are from the same part of the world as Jesus, and who, like the child Jesus, have had to flee their homes. -Luke 1:43-44. For at the moment the sound of your greeting reached my ears, the infant in my womb leaped for joy. This reminds me very much of an old saying that said ‘It takes a village to rise a child.’ This must have been true back then since neither Mother Mary nor Joseph were irresponsible parents; both thinking that Jesus was in the other’s company. 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. Third Joyful Mysteries - Your Intentions. He wants to use me in the same way. I am with you to pray with you. #tab_container_10927 { 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. We pray for strength for those who are scared about what God has planned for them. Jesus gave us Mary as our Mother. Luke 1:26-38. Why did she depart so quickly?6. padding:0px !important ; #tab_container_10927 .wpsm_nav-tabs > li > a .fa{ Mary Mother of God, please pray for us that we may raise the children entrusted to us to know God, to love God and to serve God. 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. Gone were her dreams, expectations and plans. How can you magnify the Lord?8. 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. Amen. May it be done to me according to your word." But not Mary. Considering this scene and looking at a picture, will help you meditate on this mystery of the rosary. Mary and Joseph offered a sacrifice, in accordance with the Law: "a pair of turtledoves, or two young pigeons" (Luke 2:24), to redeem the Son of God, Who needed no redemption. When evening came, Joseph and I came together and we did not find Jesus neither among our relatives nor among our friends. What a relief! We pray that we make an effort to attend Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament. 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. Allow our souls to magnify You. Teach me to take up my cross each day, to greet those I meet along the way with kindness, and to quickly rise up each time I fall. In the birth of every child we see the birth of Christ Jesus in the Bethlehem stable. These questions must be brought to Mary, who suffered this sword in a terrible way, more than any mother, any father. Imagine how Mary’s heart shone with a love spanning the tender, protective love of a mother holding her baby in her arms and the profound adoration of a soul adoring her Creator and Lord in the flesh. 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. He humbled himself . border: 1px solid #ca8620 !important; Do you believe that God fulfills His promises?14. We looked for a place but there was no room in the inn: the town was so full. Many would not believe and they are the people who this verse is referring. How might you pray better and be more attentive at Mass?2. The Basheer family fled Syria just a few months ago when a bomb destroyed their home. [http://www.totus2us.com/prayer/the-rosary/4th-joyful-mystery]. My children, ask the Heavenly Father that He will make you holy in all things. border: 1px solid #ca8620 !important; Your bead-by-bead guide to praying the Rosary. We pray that we are open to God’s message even when it comes in unlikely ways. Yet even she, the selfless and obedient one, was promised that a sword of sorrow would pierce her heart on the day of separation. For the Jewish people, God required certain feasts and sacrifices as well as travel to Jerusalem at various times during the year. The Joyful Mysteries of the Rosary Intention: The angel’s visit and Mary’s response changed the whole course of her life! For us he’s a short drive away, in the tabernacle. This passage provides a strong argument against abortion as we see the presence and action of two unborn children. We pray that we are advocates for all life at all stages. As an adult, do I look after children placed in my care? behold thy father and I have sought thee sorrowing" (Luke 2:48). #tab_container_10927 .wpsm_nav-tabs > li { Joyful Mysteries. Both Mary and Abraham prove their faith and obedience to God. Trust Him, trust Him my children. THE NATIVITY. Expectant parents around the world today, especially those forced to flee their homes, deal with similar unknowns. She wrapped him in swaddling clothes and laid him in a manger’. As Mary must have struggled with her own puzzlement at the angel's annunciation, her response melted into … What was Jesus teaching? God requires Catholic Christians to assist at Mass on Sundays and Holy Days of Obligation. Mary has just received life-changing news, news that no other woman will ever receive: She is to be the Mother of God. Reflect on the symbolism of Passover and how it was transformed by Jesus, Who is the new Lamb and the new Passover sacrifice.3. Consider Mary's gentle rebuke. Elizabeth calls the unborn Jesus “Lord” (and John the Baptist witnesses to him) at the very beginning of Mary’s pregnancy. Facebook. On this night, Heaven and earth have met in a stable, but also in the souls of the Holy Family. Jesus, Mary and Joseph protect all pre-born children from conception to 3 months of age from abortion. 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". Because he that is mighty, hath done great things to me; And his mercy is from generation unto generations. This is the moment of the Incarnation: The Word becomes flesh. Khaled, his wife and 3 children (2 are shown in the photo at right) survived. Under the Old Law, a woman remained impure for 40 days after the birth of a child. All through the ages He has had enemies oppose His church. Joseph’s offering was a poor man’s alternative to a lamb. When Elizabeth heard Mary's joyful greeting, she felt the baby leap in her womb and found herself filled with the Holy Spirit. Help us to see the deep meanings in the events of our lives. text-decoration: none !important; Mary had to have known what others would think, how people would look at her; for most people pride would prevent them from accepting God's Will. Third Glorious Mystery - The Descent of The Holy SpiritFor the Confirmation Candidates of Our Lady of Fatima who are preparing to receive the sevenfold gifts of the Holy Spirit next spring. It is suggested that you print these Prayer Intentions and keep … Monday - Joyful Tuesday - Sorrowful Wednesday - Glorious Thursday - Luminous Friday - Sorrowful Saturday - Joyful Sunday - Glorious. 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. Help me to say “yes” to whatever it is You have gifted me for, because You have chosen me to be Your partner in ministry. Pray for the unity and the strengthening of all Christian families that they will truly bring the Kingdom of the Father to this earth. “Can you really say we were lucky?” he asks. 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. I watched Him grow into maturity: I watched Him love and His love was only a reflection of the Father's love.My children, do not cling to anyone that you love. padding: 15px 18px 15px 18px !important; This mystery in particular demonstrates her role as co-redemptrix. The Joyful Mysteries cover Christ's life from the Annunciation to the Finding in the Temple, at age 12. When his parents saw him, they were astonished, and his mother said to him, “Son, why have you done this to us? 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