The Association of the Holy Family is a group of Christian families, approved by the Holy See, which through the consecration to the Holy Family, Jesus, Mary and Joseph, intends to be a community of disciples, witnesses and apostles of Nazareth.
THE JOYFUL MYSTERIES
OF THE HOLY ROSARY
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Preparatory prayer
Loving Father,
we beseech you that,
while meditating on these mysteries
of the Holy Family of Nazareth,
Jesus, Mary and Joseph,
we may imitate what they contain,
and obtain what they promise.
Through Christ our Lord.
Amen.
The Apostle's Creed
The First Joyful Mystery:
The Annunciation of the Lord
Scripture Meditation: Luke 1:26-33.38
Our Father, Ten Hail Marys, Glory to the Father...
Prayer:
Almighty Father,
you have revealed your love
by choosing the lowly virgin of Nazareth
and making her mother of Jesus.
May the prayers of Mary
bring Jesus to the waiting world
and fill our homes with the presence
of her child, who lives and reigns with you
and the Holy Spirit, one God,
for ever and ever.
Amen.
The Second Joyful Mystery:
The Visitation
Scripture Meditation: Luke 1:39-45
Our Father, Ten Hail Marys, Glory to the Father...
Prayer:
Eternal Father,
you inspired the Virgin Mary
to visit Elizabeth and assist her in her need.
Keep us open to the working of your Spirit,
and with Mary may we praise you for ever.
We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ,
your Son,who lives and reigns with you
and the Holy Spirit, one God,
for ever and ever.
Amen.
The Third Joyful Mystery:
The Nativity of Jesus
Scripture Meditation: Luke 2:6-12
Our Father, Ten Hail Marys, Glory to the Father...
Prayer:
Heavenly Father,
with the birth of your Son,
your glory breaks on the world.
Through the night hours of the darkened earth
we your people watch for the coming of your promised Son.
As we wait, give us a foretaste of the joy
that you will grant us when the fullness of his glory
has filled the earth, who lives and reigns
with you for ever and ever.
Amen.
The Fourth Joyful Mystery:
The Presentation of Jesus in the Temple
Scripture Meditation: Luke 2:25-32
Our Father, Ten Hail Marys, Glory to the Father...
Prayer:
All powerful Father,
Christ your Son became man for us
and was presented in the temple.
May he free our hearts from sin
and bring us into your presence.
We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ,
your Son, who lives and reigns with you
and the Holy Spirit, one God,
for ever and ever.
Amen.
The Fifth Joyful Mystery:
The Finding of Jesus in the Temple
Scripture Meditation: Luke 2:41-50
Our Father, Ten Hail Marys, Glory to the Father...
Prayer:
Father,
help us to live as the Holy Family,
united in respect and love.
Bring us to the joy and peace
of your eternal home.
Grant this through our Lord Jesus Christ,
your Son, who lives and reigns with you
and the Holy Spirit, one God,
for ever and ever.
Amen.