The Joyful Mysteries
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The Joyful Mysteries: Tells the joys of Jesus and Mary, events that include the visitation and the nativity
1. Annunciation
Fruit: Humility
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The Angel Gabriel appears to Mary, a young Jewish girl. Gabriel greets Mary saying, "Hail, full of grace, the Lord is with thee: blessed art thou among women." Luke 1:28
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2. Visitation
Fruit: Love of Neighbor
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During the Angel Gabriel's appearance to Mary, he also tells her that her cousin Elizabeth is expecting a baby. Gabriel reveals this to Mary to show that "no word shall be impossible with God" Luke 1:36
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3. Birth of Jesus
Fruit: Poverty
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They go from place to place seeking a warm room where the baby can be born. Time after time the door is closed to them with the words "no room in the inn" echoing in their ears. There was no room for the Prince of Peace in the inns of Bethlehem. Make room for Him in your heart as you pray this mystery of the Rosary.
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4. Presentation of Jesus in the Temple
Fruit: Obedience to the law of God
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The presentation of Jesus in the temple is in fulfillment with the Jewish law. Every male child must be taken to the temple and an animal must be offered as a sacrifice.
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5. Finding Jesus in the Temple
Fruit: Joy in finding Jesus in your life
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The Gospel of St. Luke tells of one particular trip when the twelve year old Jesus remains behind in Jerusalem. Mary and Joseph don't know this however. Mary thinks Jesus is with Joseph and Joseph thinks He is with Mary. After three days, their anxiety turns to joy when they find Jesus "sitting in the midst of the doctors, hearing them, and asking them questions. And all that heard him were astonished at his wisdom". -Luke 2:46-47
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Source: http://www.how-to-pray-the-rosary-everyday.com/joyful-mysteries.html