Fifth Joyful Mystery: The Finding of the Boy Jesus in the Temple

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For the gift of wisdom.

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St. Luke 2:40-52 [top]

A-I

Concluding Prayers; Luminous Mysteries; Sorrowful Mysteries

40 And the Child grew, and waxed strong, full of wisdom; and the grace of God was in Him.

A-II

41 And His parents went every year to Jerusalem, at the solemn day of the pasch, 42 And when He was twelve years old, they going up into Jerusalem, according to the custom of the feast,

A-III

43 And having fulfilled the days, when they returned, the child Jesus remained in Jerusalem; and His parents knew it not.

A-IV

44 And thinking that He was in the company, they came a day’s journey, and sought Him among their kinsfolks and acquaintance.

A-V

45 And not finding Him, they returned into Jerusalem, seeking Him.

A-VI

46 And it came to pass, that, after three days, they found Him in the temple, sitting in the midst of the doctors, hearing them, and asking them questions.

A-VII

47 And all that heard Him were astonished at His wisdom and His answers.

A-VIII

48 And seeing Him, they wondered. And His mother said to Him: Son, why hast Thou done so to us? behold Thy father and I have sought Thee sorrowing.

A-IX

49 And He said to them: How is it that you sought Me? did you not know, that I must be about My father’s business? 50 And they understood not the word that He spoke unto them.

A-X

51 And He went down with them, and came to Nazareth, and was subject to them. And His mother kept all these words in her heart. 52 And Jesus advanced in wisdom, and age, and grace with God and men.

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Ephesians 3 [top]

B-1

8 To me, the least of all the saints, is given this grace, to preach among the Gentiles, the unsearchable riches of Christ,

B-II

9 And to enlighten all men, that they may see what is the dispensation of the mystery which hath been hidden from eternity in God, who created all things:

B-III

10 That the manifold wisdom of God may be made known to the principalities and powers in heavenly places through the church,

B-IV

11 According to the eternal purpose, which He made, in Christ Jesus our Lord:

B-V

12 In whom we have boldness and access with confidence by the faith of Him.

B-VI

13 Wherefore I pray you not to faint at my tribulations for you, which is your glory.

B-VII

14 For this cause I bow my knees to the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ,
15 Of whom all paternity in heaven and earth is named,

B-VIII

16 That He would grant you, according to the riches of His glory, to be strengthened by His Spirit with might unto the inward man,

B-IX

17 That Christ may dwell by faith in your hearts; that being rooted and founded in charity,
18 You may be able to comprehend, with all the saints, what is the breadth, and length, and height, and depth:

B-X

19 To know also the charity of Christ, which surpasseth all knowledge, that you may be filled unto all the fulness of God.

20 Now to Him who is able to do all things more abundantly than we desire or understand, according to the power that worketh in us;
21 To Him be glory in the church, and in Christ Jesus unto all generations, world without end. Amen.

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Ephesians 6

C-I

6 Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is just.
2 Honour thy father and thy mother, which is the first commandment with a promise:

3 That it may be well with thee, and thou mayest be long lived upon earth.

C-II

4 And you, fathers, provoke not your children to anger; but bring them up in the discipline and correction of the Lord.

1 Corinthians 1

C-III

17 For Christ sent me not to baptize, but to preach the gospel: not in wisdom of speech, lest the cross of Christ should be made void.

C-IV

18 For the word of the cross, to them indeed that perish, is foolishness; but to them that are saved, that is, to us, it is the power of God.

19 For it is written: I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, and the prudence of the prudent I will reject.

C-V

20 Where is the wise? Where is the scribe? Where is the disputer of this world? Hath not God made foolish the wisdom of this world?
21 For seeing that in the wisdom of God the world, by wisdom, knew not God, it pleased God, by the foolishness of our preaching, to save them that believe.

C-VI

22 For both the Jews require signs, and the Greeks seek after wisdom:
23 But we preach Christ crucified, unto the Jews indeed a stumblingblock, and unto the Gentiles foolishness:

C-VII

24 But unto them that are called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God, and the wisdom of God.
25 For the foolishness of God is wiser than men; and the weakness of God is stronger than men.

C-VIII

26 For see your vocation, brethren, that there are not many wise according to the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble:
27 But the foolish things of the world hath God chosen, that He may confound the wise; and the weak things of the world hath God chosen, that He may confound the strong.

C-IX

28 And the base things of the world, and the things that are contemptible, hath God chosen, and things that are not, that He might bring to nought things that are:
29 That no flesh should glory in His sight.

C-X

30 But of Him are you in Christ Jesus, who of God is made unto us wisdom, and justice, and sanctification, and redemption:

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Luke 13

D-I

20 And again He said: Whereunto shall I esteem the kingdom of God to be like?

D-II

21 It is like to leaven, which a woman took and hid in three measures of meal, till the whole was leavened.

Luke 9

D-III

46 And there entered a thought into them, which of them should be greater.

D-IV

47 But Jesus seeing the thoughts of their heart, took a child and set him by Him,

D-V

48 And said to them: Whosoever shall receive this child in My name, receiveth Me;

D-VI

and whosoever shall receive Me, receiveth Him that sent Me.

D-VII

For he that is the lesser among you all, he is the greater.

Luke 18

D-VIII

15 And they brought unto Him also infants, that He might touch them. Which when the disciples saw, they rebuked them.

D-IX

16 But Jesus, calling them together, said: Suffer children to come to Me, and forbid them not: for of such is the kingdom of God.

D-X

17 Amen, I say to you: Whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a child, shall not enter into it.

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St. Anthony Mary Claret Meditation Points: [top]

Let us ask for the Spiritual Fruit to look for Jesus Who has been lost by sin, until we find Him in the temple by means of a good confession. 

1-Mary loses Her Son Jesus 

2-“O Mother, what a great Treasure Thou hast lost” 

3-In sorrow Mary searches for Her Son Jesus 

4-The afflicted Mother looks through the streets and avenues of Jerusalem for Her Son 

5-After three days of weariness and grief, Mary finds Her Son Jesus 

6-Mary has the consolation of finding Jesus in the temple 

7-Jesus is among the doctors, astonishing them with the wisdom of His questions and answers 

8-Mary says: “My Son, why hast Thou done this? We were so grief-stricken as we sought Thee.” 

9-Jesus goes to Nazareth with Mary and St. Joseph, completely submissive and obedient 

10-Mary keeps in Her Heart all the words and actions of Jesus and ever thinks on them.

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THE ROSARY MEDITATED TO GAIN HUMILITY. [top]

Fifth Mysteryā€”The finding of the Child Jesus in the Temple.
O the grief and humiliation of Mary’s soul during those three bitter days of separation from Jesus!
O Holy Mother, it is I that ought to be grieved and humbled for having so often lost thy dear Son by my sins! Obtain for me true sorrow for the same!

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Fourth Joyful Mystery: The Presentation in the Temple

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For the virtue of obedience.

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St. Luke 2:21-39 [top]

A-I

Next Mystery

22 And after the days of her purification, according to the law of Moses, were accomplished, they carried Him to Jerusalem, to present Him to the Lord:
23 As it is written in the law of the Lord: Every male opening the womb shall be called holy to the Lord:

A-II

24 And to offer a sacrifice, according as it is written in the law of the Lord, a pair of turtledoves, or two young pigeons:

A-III

25 And behold there was a man in Jerusalem named Simeon, and this man was just and devout, waiting for the consolation of Israel; and the Holy Ghost was in him.
26 And he had received an answer from the Holy Ghost, that he should not see death, before he had seen the Christ of the Lord.

A-IV

27 And he came by the Spirit into the temple. And when his parents brought in the child Jesus, to do for Him according to the custom of the law,

A-V

28 He also took Him into his arms, and blessed God, and said:
29 Now Thou dost dismiss Thy servant, O Lord, according to Thy word in peace;
30 Because my eyes have seen Thy salvation,

A-VI

31 Which Thou hast prepared before the face of all peoples:
32 A light to the revelation of the Gentiles, and the glory of Thy people Israel.

A-VII

33 And His father and mother were wondering at those things which were spoken concerning Him.

A-VIII

34 And Simeon blessed them, and said to Mary His Mother: Behold this Child is set for the fall, and for the resurrection of many in Israel, and for a sign which shall be contradicted;
35 And thy own soul a sword shall pierce, that, out of many hearts, thoughts may be revealed.

A-IX

36 And there was one Anna, a prophetess, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Aser; she was far advanced in years, and had lived with her husband seven years from her virginity.
37 And she was a widow until fourscore and four years; who departed not from the temple, by fastings and prayers serving night and day.

A-X

38 Now she, at the same hour, coming in, confessed to the Lord; and spoke of Him to all that looked for the redemption of Israel.
39 And after they had performed all things according to the law of the Lord, they returned into Galilee, to their city Nazareth.

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St. John 1 [top]

B-I

Next Mystery

4 In Him was life, and the life was the Light of men.

B-II

5 And the light shineth in darkness, and the darkness did not comprehend it.

Hebrews 10:5-9 [top]

B-III

5 Wherefore when He cometh into the world, He saith: Sacrifice and oblation Thou wouldest not: but a body Thou hast fitted to Me:
6 Holocausts for sin did not please Thee.

B-IV

7 Then said I: Behold I come: in the head of the book it is written of Me: that I should do Thy will, O God.

B-V

8 In saying before, Sacrifices, and oblations, and holocausts for sin Thou wouldest not, neither are they pleasing to Thee, which are offered according to the law.
9 Then said I: Behold, I come to do Thy will, O God:

Psalm 21 [top]

B-VI

10 For Thou art he that hast drawn me out of the womb: my hope from the breasts of my mother.

B-VII

11 I was cast upon Thee from the womb. From my mother’s womb Thou art my God.

St. Paul to Titus [top]

B-VIII

2 But speak thou the things that become sound doctrine:
2 That the aged men be sober, chaste, prudent, sound in faith, in love, in patience.

B-IX

3 The aged women, in like manner, in holy attire, not false accusers, not given to much wine, teaching well:
4 That they may teach the young women to be wise, to love their husbands, to love their children,

B-X

5 To be discreet, chaste, sober, having a care of the house, gentle, obedient to their husbands, that the word of God be not blasphemed.
6 Young men, in like manner, exhort that they be sober.

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Matthew 5 [top]

C-I

14 You are the light of the world. A city seated on a mountain cannot be hid.

C-II

15 Neither do men light a candle and put it under a bushel, but upon a candlestick, that it may shine to all that are in the house.

C-III

16 So let your light shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in heaven.

C-IV

17 Do not think that I am come to destroy the law, or the prophets. I am not come to destroy, but to fulfill.

C-V

18 For amen I say unto you, till heaven and earth pass, one jot, or one tittle shall not pass of the law, till all be fulfilled.

C-VI

19 He therefore that shall break one of these least commandments, and shall so teach men, shall be called the least in the kingdom of heaven. But he that shall do and teach, he shall be called great in the kingdom of heaven.

C-VII

20 For I tell you, that unless your justice abound more than that of the scribes and Pharisees, you shall not enter into the kingdom of heaven.

C-VIII

33 Again you have heard that it was said to them of old, Thou shalt not forswear thyself: but thou shalt perform thy oaths to the Lord.

C-IX

34 But I say to you not to swear at all, neither by heaven, for it is the throne of God:
35 Nor by the earth, for it is his footstool: nor by Jerusalem, for it is the city of the great king:

C-X

36 Neither shalt thou swear by thy head, because thou canst not make one hair white or black.
37 But let your speech be yea, yea: no, no: and that which is over and above these, is of evil.

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John 8

D-I

5 As long as I am in the world, I am the light of the world.

Hebrews

D-II

10 For the law having a shadow of the good things to come, not the very image of the things; by the selfsame sacrifices which they offer continually every year, can never make the comers thereunto perfect:

D-III

2 For then they would have ceased to be offered: because the worshippers once cleansed should have no conscience of sin any longer:

D-IV

3 But in them there is made a commemoration of sins every year.

D-V

4 For it is impossible that with the blood of oxen and goats sin should be taken away.

5 Wherefore when he cometh into the world, He saith: Sacrifice and oblation Thou wouldest not: but a body Thou hast fitted to Me:

D-VI

6 Holocausts for sin did not please Thee.

7 Then said I: Behold I come: in the head of the book it is written of Me: that I should do Thy will, O God.

D-VII

8 In saying before, Sacrifices, and oblations, and holocausts for sin Thou wouldest not, neither are they pleasing to Thee, which are offered according to the law.

D-VIII

9 Then said I: Behold, I come to do Thy will, O God: He taketh away the first, that He may establish that which followeth.
10 In the which will, we are sanctified by the oblation of the body of Jesus Christ once.

D-IX

11 And every priest indeed standeth daily ministering, and often offering the same sacrifices, which can never take away sins.
12 But this Man offering one sacrifice for sins, for ever sitteth on the right hand of God,

D-X

13 From henceforth expecting, until His enemies be made His footstool.
14 For by one oblation He hath perfected for ever them that are sanctified.

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E-I

33 No man lighteth a candle, and putteth it in a hidden place, nor under a bushel; but upon a candlestick, that they that come in, may see the light.

E-II

34 The light of thy body is thy eye. If thy eye be single, thy whole body will be lightsome: but if it be evil, thy body also will be darksome.

E-III

35 Take heed therefore, that the light which is in thee, be not darkness.

E-IV

36 If then thy whole body be lightsome, having no part of darkness; the whole shall be lightsome; and as a bright lamp, shall enlighten thee.

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St. Anthony Mary Claret Meditation Points: [top]

Let us ask for the Spiritual Fruit of Obedience to the Law of God, to the Law of the Church and to the law of those over us, and to the inspirations we have to do what is best. 

1-Mary goes to the temple in Jerusalem to offer the Holy Child to God 

2-What an example of submission and obedience to the holy Law 

3-With holy patience the Most Holy Virgin suffers discomfort and hardship on the journey 

4-Mary carries the Child Jesus in Her arms 

5-During the journey Mary ponders the mysteries of the Incarnate Word 

6-Mary reaches the temple and offers the Child to God by the hands of His ministers 

7-Mary pays five shekels for the ransom of the Child and gives two pigeons, required of poor people 

8-Anna the prophetess is overjoyed at seeing the fulfillment of the Lordā€™s promises 

9-The elderly St. Simeon embraces the Child fondly and thanks God earnestly 

10-Simeon announces that the Child will be persecuted and that a sword of sorrow will pierce Mary’s heart.

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THE ROSARY MEDITATED TO GAIN HUMILITY. [top]

Fourth Mystery. ā€”The Presentation of Jesus in the Temple.
In the eyes of all Jerusalem, Mary was a mother like other mothers.
She, who in the eyes of God shone with the splendor of purity, unequalled before or since, presents herself for purification!
Jesus is offered to His Father, the most High God, and redeemed as a sinner with two turtle-doves!
Oh! how often have I not wished to pass for what I am not!
O Mary, obtain for me of the Father the grace to abase myself after the example of His Son!

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Second Joyful Mystery: The Visitation

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For the virtue of love of neighbor.

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St. Luke 1:39-56 [top]

A-I

Next Mystery

39 And Mary rising up in those days, went into the hill country with haste into a city of Juda.
40 And she entered into the house of Zachary, and saluted Elizabeth.

A-II

41 And it came to pass, that when Elizabeth heard the salutation of Mary, the infant leaped in her womb. And Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Ghost:

A-III

42 And she cried out with a loud voice, and said: Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the Fruit of thy womb. 43 And whence is this to me, that the Mother of my Lord should come to me?

A-IV

44 For behold as soon as the voice of thy salutation sounded in my ears, the infant in my womb leaped for joy.
45 And blessed art thou that hast believed, because those things shall be accomplished that were spoken to thee by the Lord.

A-V

46 And Mary said: My soul doth magnify the Lord. 47 And my spirit hath rejoiced in God my Saviour.

A-VI

48 Because He hath regarded the humility of His handmaid; for behold from henceforth all generations shall call me blessed.
49 Because He that is mighty, hath done great things to me; and holy is His name.

A-VII

50 And His mercy is from generation unto generations, to them that fear Him.
51 He hath shewed might in His arm: He hath scattered the proud in the conceit of their heart.

A-VIII

52 He hath put down the mighty from their seat, and hath exalted the humble.
53 He hath filled the hungry with good things; and the rich He hath sent empty away.

A-IX

54 He hath received Israel His servant, being mindful of His mercy:
55 As He spoke to our fathers, to Abraham and to His seed for ever.

A-X

56 And Mary abode with her about three months; and she returned to her own house.

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St. Matthew 22:37-39 [top]

B-I

37 Jesus said to him: Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with thy whole heart, and with thy whole soul, and with thy whole mind.
38 This is the greatest and the first commandment.

B-II

39 And the second is like to this: Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself.

B-III

“Whoever would be great among you must be your servant, and whoever would be first among you must be your slave.” -Mt 20:26-27

St. John 13:35 [top]

B-IV

34 A new commandment I give unto you: That you love one another, as I have loved you, that you also love one another.
35 By this shall all men know that you are My disciples, if you have love one for another.

Acts 20:35 [top]

B-V

35 I have shewed you all things, how that so labouring you ought to support the weak, and to remember the word of the Lord Jesus, how He said: It is a more blessed thing to give, rather than to receive.

Galatians [top]

B-VI

413 For you, brethren, have been called unto liberty: only make not liberty an occasion to the flesh, but by charity of the spirit serve one another.

B-VII

414 For all the law is fulfilled in one word: Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself.

B-VIII

67 Be not deceived, God is not mocked.
68 For what things a man shall sow, those also shall he reap. For he that soweth in his flesh, of the flesh also shall reap corruption. But he that soweth in the spirit, of the spirit shall reap life everlasting.

B-IX

69 And in doing good, let us not fail. For in due time we shall reap, not failing.

B-X

610 Therefore, whilst we have time, let us work good to all men, but especially to those who are of the household of the faith.

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C-I

618 The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit, brethren. Amen.

Ephesians 5 [top]

C-II

18 And be not drunk with wine, wherein is luxury; but be ye filled with the holy Spirit,

C-III

19 Speaking to yourselves in psalms, and hymns, and spiritual canticles, singing and making melody in your hearts to the Lord;

C-IV

20 Giving thanks always for all things, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, to God and the Father:

Hebrews 12:14-15a [top]

C-V

14 Follow peace with all men, and holiness: without which no man shall see God.

C-VI

15 Looking diligently, lest any man be wanting to the grace of God; 

St. James 5:13 [top]

C-VII

13 Is any of you sad? Let him pray. Is he cheerful in mind? Let him sing.

1 Peter 2:12 [top]

C-VIII

12 Having your conversation good among the Gentiles: that whereas they speak against you as evildoers, they may, by the good works, which they shall behold in you, glorify God in the day of visitation.

1 John 2:8 [top]

C-IX

8 Again a new commandment I write unto you, which thing is true both in Him and in you; because the darkness is passed, and the true light now shineth.

2 Corinthians [top]

C-X

89 For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that being rich he became poor, for your sakes; that through his poverty you might be rich.

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Saint Anthony Mary Claret Meditation Points [top]

Let us ask for the Spiritual Fruit of Charity for our neighbor, imitating Jesus and Mary. 

1-Out of Her charity and humility, Mary goes on a visit to Her cousin, St. Elizabeth 

2-She is inspired and guided by the Holy Spirit to make this visit 

3-Blessed Mary travels to Her cousin in haste 

4-St. Elizabeth receives Mary with great joy 

5-The infant John is sanctified within his mother’s womb 

6-St. Elizabeth says to Mary: “Blessed art Thou among women and blessed is the Fruit of Thy womb.” 

7-Mary replies: “My soul doth magnify the Lord and My spirit rejoices in God My Savior” 

8-St. Elizabeth declares: “How do I deserve that the Mother of my God should come to visit me?” 

9-Zacharias’ house is filled with blessings with the presence of Jesus and Mary 

10-Mary assists Her cousin with great humility and charity for three months.

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THE ROSARY MEDITATED TO GAIN HUMILITY. [top]

Second Mystery.ā€”The Visitation.
How humbled is St. Elizabeth when she beholds the Mother of God entering her house! But how much greater the humility of Mary who, despite her sublime prerogatives, has come so far to console her aged cousin!
O Mary, what may I not hope for from thy charity! If upon earth thou wast so compassionate, thou canst not now in the home of love cast off the prayer of the sinner crying to thee! O model of humble souls, obtain for me the grace to imitate thee!

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First Joyful Mystery: The Annunciation

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For the virtue of humility.

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St. Luke 1:26-38 [top]

A-I

Next Mystery

26 And in the sixth month, the angel Gabriel was sent from God into a city of Galilee, called Nazareth,

A-II

27 To a virgin espoused to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David; and the virgin’s name was Mary.

A-III

28 And the angel being come in, said unto her: Hail, full of grace, the Lord is with thee: blessed art thou among women.

A-IV

29 Who having heard, was troubled at his saying, and thought with herself what manner of salutation this should be.

A-V

30 And the angel said to her: Fear not, Mary, for thou hast found grace with God.
31 Behold thou shalt conceive in thy womb, and shalt bring forth a Son; and thou shalt call His name Jesus.

A-VI

32 He shall be great, and shall be called the Son of the most High; and the Lord God shall give unto Him the throne of David His father; and He shall reign in the house of Jacob for ever.
33 And of His kingdom there shall be no end.

A-VII

34 And Mary said to the angel: How shall this be done, because I know not man?

A-VIII

35 And the angel answering, said to her: The Holy Ghost shall come upon thee, and the power of the most High shall overshadow thee. And therefore also the Holy which shall be born of thee shall be called the Son of God.

A-IX

36 And behold thy cousin Elizabeth, she also hath conceived a son in her old age; and this is the sixth month with her that is called barren:
37 Because no word shall be impossible with God.

A-X

38 And Mary said: Behold the handmaid of the Lord; be it done to me according to thy Word. And the angel departed from her.

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Matthew 1:16-25 [top]

B-I

16 And Jacob begot Joseph the husband of Mary, of whom was born Jesus, who is called Christ.

B-II

17 So all the generations, from Abraham to David, are fourteen generations. And from David to the transmigration of Babylon, are fourteen generations: and from the transmigration of Babylon to Christ are fourteen generations.

B-III

18 Now the generation of Christ was in this wise. When as his mother Mary was espoused to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with child, of the Holy Ghost.

B-IV

19 Whereupon Joseph her husband, being a just man, and not willing publicly to expose her, was minded to put her away privately.

B-V

20 But while he thought on these things, behold the angel of the Lord appeared to him in his sleep, saying: Joseph, son of David, fear not to take unto thee Mary thy wife, for that which is conceived in her, is of the Holy Ghost.

B-VI

21 And she shall bring forth a Son: and thou shalt call His name JESUS. For He shall save His people from their sins.

B-VII

22 Now all this was done that it might be fulfilled which the Lord spoke by the prophet, saying:

B-VIII

23 Behold a virgin shall be with child, and bring forth a son, and they shall call His name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us.

B-IX

24 And Joseph rising up from sleep, did as the angel of the Lord had commanded him, and took unto him his wife.

B-X

25 And he knew her not till she brought forth her firstborn Son: and he called His name JESUS.

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St. John 1

C-I

1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God,

C-II

1band the Word was God.

C-III

2 The same was in the beginning with God.

C-IV

3 All things were made by Him: and without Him was made nothing that was made.

C-V

4 In Him was life,

C-VI

and the life was the light of men.

C-VII

5 And the light shineth in darkness,

C-VIII

and the darkness did not comprehend it.

C-IX

9 That was the true light, which enlighteneth every man that cometh into this world.

C-X

10 He was in the world, and the world was made by Him, and the world knew Him not.

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Acts 6

D-I

46 David found grace before God, and desired to find a tabernacle for the God of Jacob.

D-II

47 But Solomon built Him a house.

D-III

48 Yet the most High dwelleth not in houses made by hands, as the prophet saith:

D-IV

49 Heaven is My throne, and the earth My footstool. What house will you build Me? saith the Lord; or what is the place of My resting?

D-V

50 Hath not My hand made all these things?

Isaiah 7

D-VI

11 Ask thee a sign of the Lord thy God either unto the depth of hell, or unto the height above.

D-VII

12 And Achaz said: I will not ask, and I will not tempt the Lord.

D-VIII

13 And he said: Hear ye therefore, O house of David: Is it a small thing for you to be grievous to men, that you are grievous to my God also?

D-IX

14 Therefore the Lord Himself shall give you a sign. Behold a virgin shall conceive, and bear a son,

D-X

and His name shall be called Emmanuel.

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1 Chronicles 17

Nathan said to David: Thus says the Lord

11 And when thou shalt have ended thy days to go to thy fathers, I will raise up thy seed after thee, which shall be of thy sons: and I will establish his kingdom.

12 He shall build me a house, and I will establish his throne for ever.

13 I will be to him a father, and he shall be to me a son: and I will not take my mercy away from him, as I took it from him that was before thee.

14 But I will settle him in My house, and in My kingdom for ever: and his throne shall be most firm for ever.

Saint Anthony Mary Claret Meditation Points [top]

1-The Holy Trinity decrees the mystery of the Incarnation of the Son of God 

2-The Blessed Virgin is chosen to be Mother of God Who is to become Man 

3-The Archangel St. Gabriel announces this news to the Virgin Mary

4-Blessed Mary, who was at prayer, listens to the Archangel

5-The Archangel says to Mary: “Hail, full of grace! The Lord is with Thee” 

6-At these words … Mary is surprised and wonders

7-The Archangel says to Her, “Fear not, Mary; for Thou wilt conceive through the action of the Holy Spirit” 

8-Mary answers: “Behold the handmaid of the Lord. Be it done unto Me according to Thy word.” 

9-In that instant the Holy Spirit casts His shadow on Her

10-The Word becomes Man and dwells among us, and is now truly in the Blessed Sacrament of the Altar.

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THE ROSARY MEDITATED TO GAIN HUMILITY. [top]

First Mystery,ā€”The Annunciation.
This mystery breathes but of humiliation.
Gabriel humbles himself before Mary;
Mary abases herself before God;
The Divine Word annihilates Himself in taking our nature.
I thank thee, O Mary, for the example of humility thou gavest me in declaring thyself the handmaid of the Lord at the very instant in which thou didst become His mother!
Obtain for me the grace to imitate in some degree the wonders of humility I here find.

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