The Mysteries of Joy

The Annunciation to the Blessed Virgin Mary

“Let what you have said be done to me.” (Lk 1:38) Scripture Reading: Lk 1:26-38 or Mt. 1:20-21

Mary’s Visitation to cousin Elizabeth

“Mary set out at that time and went as quickly as she could to a town in the hill country of Judah.” (Lk 1:39) Scripture Reading: Lk 1:39-56

The Birth of Jesus Christ at Bethlehem

“She wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger because there was no room for them at the inn.” (Lk 2:7) Scripture Reading: Lk 2:6-20 or Mt 2:1-12 or Jn 1:1-5, 9-14, 16-18.

The Presentation of Jesus in the Temple

“They took him up to Jerusalem to present him to the Lord.” (Lk 2:22) Scripture Reading: Lk 2:22-35, 39-40

The Finding of Jesus in the Temple

“His Mother stored up all these things in her heart.” (Lk 2:51) Scripture Reading: Lk 2:41-52