The Scriptural Joyful Mysteries (Monday & Saturday)
Followed by a Reflection of The Joyful Mysteries


Opening Prayers

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

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 Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died and was buried; He descended into hell; on the third day He rose again from the dead; He ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from there He will come to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Holy Catholic Church, the communion of Saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and life everlasting. Amen.

Our Father...

For Faith: Hail Mary... For Hope: Hail Mary... For Charity: Hail Mary...

Glory Be... O My Jesus...

1st Joyful Mystery: The Annunciation

Our Father...

  1. "In the sixth month, the angel Gabriel was sent from God to a town of Galilee called Nazareth." (Luke 1:26) Hail Mary...
  2. "To a virgin betrothed to a man named Joseph, of the house of David, and the virgin's name was Mary." (Luke 1:27) Hail Mary...
  3. "And coming to her, he said, 'Hail, full of grace! The Lord is with you.'" (Luke 1:28) Hail Mary...
  4. "But she was greatly troubled at what was said and pondered what sort of greeting this might be." (Luke 1:29) Hail Mary...
  5. "Then the angel said to her, 'Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God.'" (Luke 1:30) Hail Mary...
  6. "Behold, you will conceive in your womb and bear a son, and you shall name him Jesus." (Luke 1:31) Hail Mary...
  7. "He will be great and will be called Son of the Most High." (Luke 1:32) Hail Mary...
  8. "Mary said to the angel, 'How can this be, since I have no relations with a man?'" (Luke 1:34) Hail Mary...
  9. "The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you." (Luke 1:35) Hail Mary...
  10. "Mary said, 'Behold, I am the handmaid of the Lord. May it be done to me according to your word.'" (Luke 1:38) Hail Mary...

Glory Be... O My Jesus...

2nd Joyful Mystery: The Visitation

Our Father...

  1. "During those days Mary set out and traveled to the hill country in haste to a town of Judah." (Luke 1:39) Hail Mary...
  2. "Where she entered the house of Zechariah and greeted Elizabeth." (Luke 1:40) Hail Mary...
  3. "When Elizabeth heard Mary's greeting, the infant leaped in her womb." (Luke 1:41) Hail Mary...
  4. "And Elizabeth, filled with the Holy Spirit, cried out in a loud voice." (Luke 1:41-42) Hail Mary...
  5. "Most blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb." (Luke 1:42) Hail Mary...
  6. "And how does this happen to me, that the mother of my Lord should come to me?" (Luke 1:43) Hail Mary...
  7. "For at the moment, the sound of your greeting reached my ears, the infant in my womb leaped for joy." (Luke 1:44) Hail Mary...
  8. "Blessed are you who believed that what was spoken to you by the Lord would be fulfilled." (Luke 1:45) Hail Mary...
  9. "My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord; my spirit rejoices in God my savior." (Luke 1:46-47) Hail Mary...
  10. "For he has looked upon his handmaid's lowliness; behold, from now on will all ages call me blessed." (Luke 1:48) Hail Mary...

Glory Be... O My Jesus...

3rd Joyful Mystery: The Nativity

Our Father...

  1. "In those days a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that the whole world should be enrolled." (Luke 2:1) Hail Mary...
  2. "So Joseph went up from Galilee to Bethlehem to be enrolled with Mary, his betrothed, who was with child." (Luke 2:4-5) Hail Mary...
  3. "While they were there, the time came for her to have her child." (Luke 2:6) Hail Mary...
  4. "And she gave birth to her firstborn son." (Luke 2:7) Hail Mary...
  5. "She wrapped him in swaddling clothes and laid him in a manger because there was no room for them in the inn." (Luke 2:7) Hail Mary...
  6. "Now there were shepherds in that region living in the fields, keeping the night watch over their flock." (Luke 2:8) Hail Mary...
  7. "The angel of the Lord appeared to them and the glory of the Lord shone around them." (Luke 2:9) Hail Mary...
  8. "The angel said to them, 'Do not be afraid; for behold, I proclaim to you good news of great joy.'" (Luke 2:10) Hail Mary...
  9. "For today in the city of David, a savior has been born for you who is Messiah and Lord." (Luke 2:11) Hail Mary...
  10. "And suddenly there was a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying: 'Glory to God in the highest.'" (Luke 2:13-14) Hail Mary...

Glory Be... O My Jesus...

4th Joyful Mystery: The Presentation

Our Father...

  1. "When the days were completed for their purification according to the law of Moses..." (Luke 2:22) Hail Mary...
  2. "They took him up to Jerusalem to present him to the Lord." (Luke 2:22) Hail Mary...
  3. "Just as it is written in the law of the Lord, 'Every male that opens the womb shall be consecrated to the Lord.'" (Luke 2:23) Hail Mary...
  4. "Now there was a man in Jerusalem whose name was Simeon." (Luke 2:25) Hail Mary...
  5. "This man was righteous and devout, awaiting the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was upon him." (Luke 2:25) Hail Mary...
  6. "It had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he should not see death before he had seen the Messiah of the Lord." (Luke 2:26) Hail Mary...
  7. "He took him into his arms and blessed God." (Luke 2:28) Hail Mary...
  8. "My eyes have seen your salvation, which you prepared in sight of all the peoples." (Luke 2:30-31) Hail Mary...
  9. "A light for revelation to the Gentiles, and glory for your people Israel." (Luke 2:32) Hail Mary...
  10. "And Simeon blessed them and said to Mary his mother, 'Behold, this child is destined for the fall and rise of many in Israel.'" (Luke 2:34) Hail Mary...

Glory Be... O My Jesus...

5th Joyful Mystery: Finding Jesus in the Temple

Our Father...

  1. "Each year his parents went to Jerusalem for the feast of Passover." (Luke 2:41) Hail Mary...
  2. "When he was twelve years old, they went up according to festival custom." (Luke 2:42) Hail Mary...
  3. "After they had completed its days, as they were returning, the boy Jesus remained behind in Jerusalem." (Luke 2:43) Hail Mary...
  4. "His parents did not know it, but thinking that he was in the caravan, they journeyed for a day." (Luke 2:44) Hail Mary...
  5. "They looked for him among their relatives and acquaintances, but not finding him, they returned to Jerusalem to look for him." (Luke 2:44-45) Hail Mary...
  6. "After three days they found him in the temple." (Luke 2:46) Hail Mary...
  7. "Sitting in the midst of the teachers, listening to them and asking them questions." (Luke 2:46) Hail Mary...
  8. "All who heard him were astounded at his understanding and his answers." (Luke 2:47) Hail Mary...
  9. "Son, why have you done this to us? Your father and I have been looking for you with great anxiety." (Luke 2:48) Hail Mary...
  10. "Did you not know that I must be in my Father's house?" (Luke 2:49) Hail Mary...

Glory Be... O My Jesus...

Closing Prayers

Hail, Holy Queen: Hail, Holy Queen, Mother of Mercy, our life, our sweetness and our hope. To thee do 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.

V. Pray for us, O Holy Mother of God. R. That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.

Let us pray: 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 while meditating on these mysteries of the most holy Rosary of the Blessed Virgin Mary, we may imitate what they contain and obtain what they promise, through the same Christ our Lord. Amen.

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



The Joy of Praying the Joyful Mysteries

When we contemplate the Joyful Mysteries - the Annunciation, Visitation, Nativity, Presentation, and Finding in the Temple - we're invited to walk alongside Mary through moments of profound divine encounter and maternal joy. These mysteries offer us a unique window into how God's love manifests in the ordinary moments of life, transformed into extraordinary expressions of grace.

In praying the Joyful Mysteries, we witness Mary's complete trust and surrender in her fiat - "Let it be done unto me according to thy word." This teaches us that true joy often begins with humble acceptance of God's will, even when it seems overwhelming or unclear. Through Mary's example, we learn that joy isn't merely an emotion, but a deep-seated trust in God's providence.

The Visitation shows us how joy multiplies when shared - as Elizabeth's baby leapt in her womb and both women rejoiced in God's promises fulfilled. This reminds us that authentic spiritual joy naturally overflows into service and community with others. We're called to be like Mary, carrying Christ to others with humble enthusiasm.

In contemplating the Nativity, we're drawn into the wonder of God becoming present in the most humble circumstances. This mystery teaches us that true joy isn't dependent on external conditions but on recognizing God's presence in our midst. The simple joy of the shepherds and the wise men shows us that encountering Christ brings a delight that transcends our worldly expectations.

The Presentation and Finding in the Temple remind us that joy coexists with sacrifice and sometimes anxiety - yet remains anchored in faith. These mysteries reveal that authentic spiritual joy isn't about constant positive emotions, but about maintaining trust in God's presence even through challenges.

Through regular prayer of these mysteries, we develop what might be called a "muscle memory" of joy - training our hearts to recognize and respond to God's presence in our daily lives. The repetitive nature of the Rosary helps embed these truths deep within us, making them not just intellectual knowledge but lived experience.

Most beautifully, praying the Joyful Mysteries helps us develop Mary's receptive heart - one that's always ready to see God's hand at work and respond with grateful praise. Like Mary who "kept all these things and pondered them in her heart," we learn to treasure the ways God manifests in our lives, finding joy in both the extraordinary and ordinary moments of our journey.

This prayerful engagement with the Joyful Mysteries gradually transforms our perspective, helping us recognize that true joy isn't found in fleeting pleasures or circumstances, but in our ongoing relationship with God and our participation in His divine plan, however humble our role may be.



©2025 James Dacey Jr.
Location: Tonawanda, NY 14150, USA

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