The Holy Meditation Rosary — Joyful Mysteries — Mon/Sat

Introductory Prayers

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

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: 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.

Let Us Pray for the Virtues of Faith, Hope and Charity

Faith is the…virtue by which we believe in God and believe all that he has said and revealed to us...By faith "man freely commits his entire self to God." For this reason the believer seeks to know and do God's will. The gift of faith remains ... But "faith apart from works is dead":  when it is deprived of hope and love, (CCC 1814/1815) 

For the Virtue of Faith, we pray:

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.

The Virtue of Hope responds to the aspiration to happiness which God has placed in the heart of every man; it takes up the hopes that inspire men's activities and purifies them so as to order them to the Kingdom of heaven; it keeps man from discouragement; it sustains him during times of abandonment; it opens up his heart in expectation of eternal beatitude. Buoyed up by hope, he is preserved from selfishness and led to the happiness that flows from charity. (CCC 1818)

For the Virtue of Hope, we pray:
 
Hail Mary…

Charity is the…virtue by which we love God above all things for his own sake, and our neighbor as ourselves for the love of God.

Jesus makes charity the new commandment. By loving his own "to the end," he makes manifest the Father's love which he receives. By loving one another, the disciples imitate the love of Jesus which they themselves receive. Whence Jesus says: "As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you; abide in my love." and again: "This is my commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you."

Fruit of the Spirit and fullness of the Law… If you keep my commandments, you will abide in my love."99  (CCC 1822-1824)

For the Virtue of Charity, we pray:

Hail Mary…

Glory Be: 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.

The Joyful Mysteries focus on the early life of Jesus and joyful events with Mary.


1. The Annunciation — Isaiah 7:14. Reflect on God’s promised sign: the virgin will conceive and bear a son named Emmanuel; meaning “God with us”.

As we dare to pray, Our Father…

For each scripture, we pray, Hail Mary…

1.       Genesis 3:15 — the promised victory over evil.  “I will put enmity between you and the woman, and between your seed and her seed”

2.       Isaiah 7:14 — the woman, a virgin, will bear a son, shall name him Emmanuel meaning “God with us”

3.       Isaiah 9:5 — For a child is born to us, a son is given to us, and named “Prince of Peace”.

4.       Luke 1:26–28 — Archangel Gabriel appears to Mary with a royal greeting.

5.       Luke 1:29–30 — Mary is told not to be afraid…for she is favored by God.

6.       Luke 1:31–33 — you shall name him Jesus (meaning “God Saves”)

7.       Luke 1:34–35 — the Holy Spirit will come upon her.

8.       Luke 1:36–37 — for nothing is impossible with God.

9.       Luke 1:38 — Mary gives her faithful consent. Her “Yes” begins our salvation.

10.  Galatians 4:4–5 — God sends his Son, born of a woman.

Glory Be...  Fatima Prayer: O my Jesus, forgive us our sins, save us from the fires of hell; lead all souls to Heaven, especially those in most need of thy mercy.

2. The Visitation — 2 Samuel 6:9–15. Consider the joyful reverence surrounding the ark of the Lord and Mary’s journey bearing Christ.

As we dare to pray, Our Father…

For each scripture, we pray out, Hail Mary…

1.       2 Samuel 6:2–5 — the ark journeys with rejoicing.

2.       2 Samuel 6:9 — awe before the ark of the Lord.

3.       2 Samuel 6:14–16 — David leaps before the Lord.

4.       Luke 1:39–40 — Mary enters Zechariah’s house.

5.       Luke 1:41 — the child leaps and Elizabeth is filled with the Spirit.

6.       Luke 1:42–43 — Elizabeth blesses Mary and Jesus.

7.       Luke 1:44–45 — blessed is she who believed.

8.       Luke 1:46–49 — Mary magnifies the Lord.

9.       Luke 1:50–53 — God’s mercy lifts the lowly.

10.  Luke 1:54–56 — Mary remains with Elizabeth in charity.

Glory Be...  Fatima Prayer: O my Jesus, forgive us our sins, save us from the fires of hell; lead all souls to Heaven, especially those in most need of thy mercy.

3. The Nativity — John 1:1–14. Meditate on the eternal Word becoming flesh and dwelling among us.

As we dare to pray, Our Father…

For each scripture, we pray out, Hail Mary…

1.       Jeremiah 23:5; Micah 5:2 — raised up for David [from] a righteous branch, the ruler will come from Bethlehem.

2.       Luke 2:1–5 — Joseph and Mary traveled to the city of the “House of David” called Bethlehem

3.       Luke 2:6–7 — Mary gives birth and lays Jesus in a manger.

4.       Isaiah 9:1–2 — light shines upon those in darkness.  A star rose to rest over the place the child lay

5.       Luke 2:8–9 — The glory of angles surrounds the shepherds.

6.       Luke 2:10–12 — an angel announces the birth of our Savior’s.

7.       Luke 2:13–14 — heaven proclaims peace and glory to God

8.       Luke 2:15–16 — the shepherds find the Holy Family.

9.       Luke 2:17–20 — they share the good news and praise God.

10.  John 1:14 — for the Word became flesh and dwelt among us.

Glory Be...  Fatima Prayer: O my Jesus, forgive us our sins, save us from the fires of hell; lead all souls to Heaven, especially those in most need of thy mercy.

4. The Presentation — Malachi 3:1–4. Contemplate the Lord coming to his temple and purifying his people.

As we dare to pray, Our Father…

For each scripture, we pray out, Hail Mary…

1.       Exodus 13:1–2 — the firstborn is consecrated to God.

2.       Leviticus 12:6–8 — the offering prescribed by the Law.

3.       Malachi 3:1 — the Lord comes to his temple.

4.       Luke 2:22–24 — Jesus is presented in the temple in Jerusalem.

5.       Luke 2:25–26 — Simeon awaits Israel’s consolation.

6.       Luke 2:27–28 — Simeon receives Jesus in his arms.

7.       Luke 2:29–32 — Christ is light for the nations.

8.       Luke 2:33–35 — Simeon speaks of contradiction and sorrow.

9.       Luke 2:36–38 — Anna gives thanks and speaks of the Child.

10.  Luke 2:39–40 — Jesus grows in strength and wisdom.

Glory Be...  Fatima Prayer: O my Jesus, forgive us our sins, save us from the fires of hell; lead all souls to Heaven, especially those in most need of thy mercy.

5. The Finding of Jesus in the Temple — Psalm 27:4. Pray for the desire to dwell in the Lord’s house and seek his presence.

As we dare to pray, Our Father…

For each scripture, we pray out, Hail Mary…

1.       Deuteronomy 6:4–7 — God’s word is cherished and taught throughout the nations

2.       Psalm 27:4 — we desire to dwell in the Lord’s house.

3.       Psalm 84:1–4 — blessed are those who dwell in God’s house.

4.       Luke 2:41–42 — the Holy Family journeys to Jerusalem.

5.       Luke 2:43–45 — Jesus remains behind and is sought anxiously for 3 days

6.       Luke 2:46 — he is found among the teachers.

7.       Luke 2:47 — all marvel at his understanding.

8.       Luke 2:48 — Mary speaks of their sorrowful search.

9.       Luke 2:49 — Jesus speaks of his Father’s house.

10.  Luke 2:50–52 — he returns in obedience and grows in wisdom.

Glory Be...  Fatima Prayer: O my Jesus, forgive us our sins, save us from the fires of hell; lead all souls to Heaven, especially those in most need of thy mercy.

Concluding 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.

Pray for us, O holy Mother of God. 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.

Prayer to Saint Michael: Saint Michael the Archangel, defend us in 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 power of God, cast into hell Satan and all the evil spirits who prowl about the world seeking the ruin of souls. Amen.

Memorare: Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who fled to thy protection, implored thy help, or sought thine intercession was left unaided. Inspired by this confidence, I fly unto thee, O Virgin of virgins, my Mother; to thee do I come, before thee I stand, sinful and sorrowful. O Mother of the Word Incarnate, despise not my petitions, but in thy mercy hear and answer me. Amen.

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