ROSARY SCRIPTURE CITATIONS Joyful Mysteries
1. The Annunciation Event: "In the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent from God to a city of Galilee named Nazareth, to a virgin betrothed to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David; and the virgin's name was Mary." (<http://www.newadvent.org/bible/luk001.htm>Lk<http://www.newadvent.org/bible/luk001.htm> 1:26-28) Meditation: "Behold, I am the handmaid of the Lord; let it be to me according to your word." (<http://www.newadvent.org/bible/luk001.htm>Lk<http://www.newadvent.org/bible/luk001.htm> 1:38) 2. The Visitation Event: "In those days Mary arose and went with haste into the hill country, to a city of Judah, and she entered the house of Zachariah and greeted Elizabeth. And when Elizabeth heard the greeting of Mary, the babe leaped in her womb; and Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit and she exclaimed with a loud cry, 'Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb!'" (<http://www.newadvent.org/bible/luk001.htm>Lk 1:39-42) Meditation: "My soul magnifies the Lord, and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior." (<http://www.newadvent.org/bible/luk001.htm>Lk<http://www.newadvent.org/bible/luk001.htm> 1:46-47) 3. The Birth of the Lord Event: "When the angels went away from them into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, 'Let us go over to Bethlehem and see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has made known to us.' And they went with haste, and found Mary and Joseph, and the babe lying in a manger." (<http://www.newadvent.org/bible/luk002.htm>Lk 2:15-16) Meditation: "Be not afraid; for behold, I bring you good news of a great joy which will come to all the people; for to you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord." (<http://www.newadvent.org/bible/luk002.htm>Lk 2:10-11) 4. The Presentation Event: "And when the time came for their purification according to the law of Moses, they brought him up to Jerusalem to present him to the Lord." (<http://www.newadvent.org/bible/luk002.htm>Lk<http://www.newadvent.org/bible/luk002.htm> 2:22) Meditation: "Behold, this child is set for the fall and the rising of many in Israel, and for a sign that is spoken against (and a sword will pierce through your own soul also), that thoughts out of many hearts may be revealed." (<http://www.newadvent.org/bible/luk002.htm>Lk<http://www.newadvent.org/bible/luk002.htm> 2:34-35) 5. The Finding in the Temple Event: "After three days they found him in the temple, sitting among the teachers, listening to them and asking them questions; and all who heard him were amazed at his understanding and his answers." (<http://www.newadvent.org/bible/luk002.htm>Lk<http://www.newadvent.org/bible/luk002.htm> 2:46-47) Meditation: "How is it that you sought me? Did you not know that I must be in my Father's house?" (<http://www.newadvent.org/bible/luk002.htm>Lk<http://www.newadvent.org/bible/luk002.htm> 2:49) --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ Please note that I do not send or open attachments sent to this list. You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Catholics on Fire" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/Catholics-on-Fire May the blessing of Jesus and our Blessed Mother be with you -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
