THE MYSTERIES OF THE ROSARY Joyful Mysteries Second Joyful Mystery: The Visitation
The Visitation
Elizabeth greets Mary: "Blessed art Thou among women  and blessed is the fruit of Thy womb!”
(Luke 1:39-56) 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. 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: 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? 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. 46 And Mary said: My soul doth magnify the Lord. 47 And my spirit hath rejoiced in God my Saviour. 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. 50 And his mercy is from generation unto generations, to them that fear him. 48 "Shall call me blessed"... These words are a prediction of that honour which the church in all ages should pay to the Blessed Virgin. Let Protestants examine whether they are any way concerned in this prophecy. 51 He hath shewed might in his arm: he hath scattered the proud in the conceit of their heart. 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. 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. 56 And Mary abode with her about three months; and she returned to her own house.
Joyful Mysteries:				1) The Annunciation 2) The Visitation 3) The Birth of Our Lord 4) The Presentation in the Temple 5) The finding of Jesus in the temple
May 31		Visitation of the Virgin Mary to Elizabeth — Feast Mary visits and helps her cousin Elizabeth
Virtue:		Practice of love to God and neighbour, Charity, Generosity If you wish, concentrate on the virtue associated with this Mystery and ask God's grace to achieve it.
		Meditation Heavenly Father, as we offer you this mystery we pray for Charity in our hearts, that we may be visited by the Queen of Heaven to receive the ardent fire of Charity, so that we may worship you and that we may love and serve our neighbour.
	How To Pray The Rosary					Essential Catholic Prayers
Seasons of the Liturgical Year The seasons of the liturgical year begin with Advent, a time of preparation for the Christmas season. The Christmas season celebrates the birth of Jesus (on December 25) and continues until the Baptism of Our Lord. This is followed by the first of two periods of Ordinary Time, which continues until Ash Wednesday. Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of the season of Lent, a time of penitence leading to the Paschal Triduum after the Lord's Supper on Holy Thursday. The Triduum is the three days before Easter. Easter Sunday marks the start of the Easter season, which continues as a time of celebration until Pentecost Sunday. Pentecost Sunday marks the start of the second period of Ordinary Time, which continues until the Advent season begins again.
Colors of the Liturgical Year Green - Ordinary Time Violet - Advent and Lent, Mass for Life, Funerals - Optional) Red - Martyrs, Palm Sunday, Pentecost and Confirmations White - Easter, Feast , Memorial, Solemnity, Funeral (opt) (o Rose - 3rd Sunday of Advent and 4th Sunday of Lent Black Funeral (opt) and All Souls
Holy Days of Obligation Holy days of obligation are special feasts on which Catholics who have reached the age of reason are seriously obliged to assist at Mass and avoid unnecessary work.
Feasts, Memorials, Commemorations and Solemnities These are days, which the Church has set aside as having special meaning. There are several types of celebrations. Some are events in the life of Christ. Some are days dedicated to a particular saint. There are three types of feast days. Optional Feasts are not universally celebrated. Holy Days of Obligation are days on which Catholics are required to attend Mass. All other celebrations are celebrated, but Catholics are not obligated to attend.
MIRACLE OF THE ROSARY Oh blessed mother we pray to thee Thanks for the miracle of your rosary Only you can hold back Your holy son's hand Long enough for the whole world to understand Hail, Mary full of grace The Lord is with thee Blessed are thou among women And blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus Oh holy Mary dear mother of God Please pray for us sinners Now and at the hour of our death And give thanks once again For the miracle of your rosary
Music: Miracle of the Rosary, sung by Elvis Presley
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