THE JOYFUL MYSTERIES

Monday and Saturday

 Make the Sign of the Cross

In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

Say the Apostles’ Creed

I believe in God, the Father Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth; and in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord: Who was conceived by the Holy Ghost, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried. He descended into hell: the third day He rose again from the dead; He ascended into heaven, and sits at the right hand of God, the Father Almighty; from thence He shall come to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Ghost, the holy Catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and life everlasting. Amen.

Say the Our Father

Our Father, Who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name. Thy kingdom come; Thy will be done on earth, as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation; but deliver us from evil. Amen.

Say three Hail Marys

Hail, Mary, full of grace; the Lord is with thee; blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen.

Say the Glory Be to the Father

Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.

Fatima Pray

“O my Jesus, forgive us our sins, save us from the fires of hell, and lead all souls to heaven, especially those most in need of Thy mercy”.

First Joyful Mystery: THE ANNUNCIATION

Mary is troubled by the angel’s greeting, yet rejoices to do God’s will. Let us pray that those who are troubled by their pregnancy may have the grace to trust in God’s will.

Say the Our Father.

Say ten Hail Marys.

Say the Glory Be to the Father.

Say the Fatima Prayer.

Second Joyful Mystery: THE VISITATION

John the Baptist leapt for joy in his mother’s womb. We pray that people may realize that abortion is not about children who “might” come into the world, but is about children who are already in the world, living and growing in the womb, and are in danger of being aborted.

Say the Our Father

Say ten Hail Marys

Say the Glory Be to the Father

Third Joyful Mystery: THE NATIVITY

God Himself was born as a child. The greatness of a person does not depend on size, for the newborn King is very small. Let us pray for an end to prejudice against the tiny babies threatened by abortion.

Say the Our Father

Say ten Hail Marys

Say the Glory Be to the Father

Fourth Joyful Mystery: THE PRESENTATION

The Child is presented in the Temple in obedience to the law of Moses. Children are not the property of their parents, or of the government. They - and we - belong to God Himself. Let us pray for an end to the contraceptive mentality so God’s will  prevails.

Say the Our Father

Say ten Hail Marys

Say the Glory Be to the Father

Fifth Joyful Mystery: THE FINDING OF THE CHILD JESUS IN THE TEMPLE

The boy, Jesus, was filled with wisdom because He is God. Let us pray that all people may see the wisdom of His teachings about the dignity of life, and may understand that this teaching is not an opinion, but the truth.

Say the Our Father

Say ten Hail Marys

Say the Glory Be to the Father

Say the Hail Holy Queen

Hail Holy Queen, Mother of Mercy, our Life, our Sweetness, and our hope. To thee we cry, poor banished children of Eve. To thee do we send up our sighs, mourning and weeping in this valley 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!

P. Pray for us, O Holy Mother of God.

R. That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.

Say the Prayer after the Rosary

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 Christ Our Lord. Amen.

P. May the divine assistance remain always with us.

R. Amen.

P. And may the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace.

R. Amen.

Say the Prayer to St. Michael the Archangel

Saint Michael the Archangel,

defend us in the day of battle.

Be our protection against the wickedness and snares of the devil.

May God rebuke him, we humbly pray;

and do thou, O prince of the heavenly host -

by the Divine Power of God -

cast into hell, Satan and all the evil spirits,

who roam throughout the world seeking the ruin of souls. Amen.

On Sunday, April 24, 1994, Pope John Paul II recommended this prayer be used by all Catholics as a prayer for the Church.