mercoledì 25 febbraio 2009

Rosary: Joyful Mysteries

Joyful Mysteries (Monday and Saturday)

O God, come and save me. Lord, come quickly to my help. Glory to the Father.

I° MYSTERY : The Annunciation in Marl
At that time, the angel Gabriel was sent from God to a town in Galilee called Nazareth to a virgin betrothed to a man of the house of David, named Joseph. The virgin's name was Mary. Came to her and said, Hail, full of grace: the Lord is with you! At these words she was troubled and wondered what had such a greeting. The angel said to her: Fear not, Mary, for you have found favor with God Behold, conceive a child, give him the light and Jesus will be called great and dell'Altissimo called son, the Lord God will give him the throne of his father David and reign forever over the house of Jacob, and his kingdom will have no end. Then Mary said to the angel, How is this possible? No husband. The angel replied: The Holy Spirit will come upon you, at you with its shadow the power of the Most High. One who will come will be called holy, the Son of God See also Elizabeth, your relative, in his old age, has conceived a child and this is the sixth month for her, saying that all sterile: nothing is impossible for God Maria said, Behold the handmaid of Siguore, let it be to me according to your word. And the angel departed from her. (Luke 1:26-38)
Our Father, Ave Maria (10 times) Glory, my Jesus ...

II° MYSTERY : THE VISIT OF MARY S. ELISABETTA
In those days Mary began traveling to the mountain and quickly reached a city of Judea. Entry into the house of Zechariah and greeted Elizabeth. When Elizabeth heard Mary's greeting, the baby in the womb leap. Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit and exclaimed with a loud voice: Blessed are thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb! What should the mother of my Lord comes to me? Here, just the voice of your greeting reached my ears, the child leapt for joy in my womb. Blessed is she who believed in the words of the Lord. Then Mary said: My soul magnifies the Lord and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior, for he has regarded the low estate of his handmaiden. (Lk 1,39-48)
Our Father, Ave Maria (10 times) Glory, my Jesus ...

MISTERO III° : THE BIRTH OF JESUS 'BETLEMME
In In those days a decree by Caesar Augustus ordered a census is made of all the earth (...) was done when he was governor of Syria Quirino. They were all to be registered, each in his city. Even Joseph, who was of the house and the family of David, in the town of Nazareth in Galilee and Judea went up in the city of David called Bethlehem, to be registered with Mary, his wife, who was pregnant. While they were there, it is for her day of birth. Gave birth to her firstborn son, wrapped him in swaddling clothes and laid him in a manger, because there was no place for them in the. In that region there were shepherds keeping watch over the guard doing their flock. An angel of the Lord appeared to them and the glory of the Lord of light enveloped them. They were taken by great fear, but the angel said: Fear not, here's news you a great joy to be around the people: to you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. That the sign for you: you will find a babe wrapped in swaddling clothes and lying in a manger. And immediately there appeared a multitude of the heavenly who praised God and saying, Glory to God in the highest and on earth peace to men whom he loves. (Luke 2,1-44)
Our Father, Ave Maria (10 times) Glory, my Jesus ...

IV° MYSTERY: THE PRESENTATION OF JESUS TO TEMPIO
When the time came for their purification according to the law of Moses, brought the child to Jerusalem to offer it to the Lord ... Every firstborn male is sacred to the Lord, and to offer in sacrifice a pair of doves or young pigeons, as the law of the Lord. Now in Jerusalem there was a man named Simeon, a just man and fearing God, who was waiting for the consolation of Israel, the Holy Spirit that was upon him he announces that he would not have seen death without first seeing the Messiah of the Lord. So moved by the Spirit, he went to the temple, and while the parents carried the child Jesus Christ to fulfill the Law, he took her in his arms and blessed God: Now let us, Lord, that your servant go in peace according to thy word, because my eyes have seen your salvation, you've prepared ahead of all peoples, a light to enlighten the Gentiles and for glory to your people Israel. The father and the mother of Jesus wondered the things you said about him. Simeon blessed them and said to Mary his mother: He is here to ruin and the resurrection of many in Israel, a sign of contradiction, because they are revealed the thoughts of many hearts. And to you a sword pierce the soul. (Lk 2,22-35)
Our Father, Ave Maria (10 times) Glory, my Jesus ...

V ° MYSTERY : IN JESUS RITROVATO TEMPIO
The Jesus' parents went every year to Jerusalem for the feast of Easter. When he was twelve years I went up again according to custom, but spent the days of the feast, while they reflected the way back, the boy Jesus remained in Jerusalem, but the parents did not know it. Believing in the caravan, made a day trip, and then began to look for him among their relatives and acquaintances, not having found him, they went looking for him in Jerusalem. After three days they found him in the temple sitting among the teachers, listening to them and questioned them. And all those who heard were full of wonder at his understanding and his answers. Were astonished to see him and his mother said to him: Son, why have you done so? Behold, your father and I, anxious, we were seeking. And he answered: Why am I looking for? Did you not know that I must be in my Father's house? But they did not understand his words. Then left and returned with them to Nazareth and was about them. His mother kept all these things in her heart. (Lk 2,41-51)
Our Father, Ave Maria (10 times) Glory, my Jesus. Salve Regina ...


Litany of the Blessed Virgin Mary

Lord, have mercy. Christ, have mercy.
Lord, have mercy, Christ, hear us. Lord, graciously hear us.
God, the Father of heaven, have mercy on us.
God, The Son , Redeemer of the world, have mercy on us.
God, The Holy Spirit, have mercy on us.
Holy Trinity, one God, Have mercy on us.
Holy Mary, Pray for us.
Holy Mother of God, Pray for us.
Holy Virgin of virgins, Pray for us.
Mother of Christ, Pray for us.
Mother of the Church, Pray for us.
Mother of divine grace, Pray for us.
Mother most pure, Pray for us.
Mother most chaste, Pray for us.
Mother inviolate, Pray for us.
Immaculate Mother, Pray for us.
Mother most amiable, Pray for us.
Mother most admirable, Pray for us.
Mother of good counsel, Pray for us.
Mother of our Maker, Pray for us.
Mother of our Saviour, Pray for us.
Mother of mercy, Pray for us.
Virgin most prudent, Pray for us.
Virgin most venerable, Pray for us.
Virgin most renowned, Pray for us.
Virgin most powerful, Pray for us.
Virgin merciful to us sinners, Pray for us.
Virgin most faithful, Pray for us.
Mirror of holiness, Pray for us.
Seat of wisdom, Pray for us.
Cause of our joy, Pray for us.
Shrine of the Spirit, Pray for us.
Vessel of honour, Pray for us.
Singular vessel of devotion, Pray for us.
Mystical rose, Pray for us.
Tower of David, Pray for us.
Tower of ivory, Pray for us.
House of gold, Pray for us.
Ark of the covenant, Pray for us.
Gate of heaven, Pray for us.
Star of hope, Pray for us.
Health of the sick, Pray for us.
Refuge of the sinners, Pray for us.
Comfort of the afflicted, Pray for us.
Help Of Christians, Pray for us.
Queen of angels, Pray for us.
Queen of Patriarchs, Pray for us.
Queen of Prophets, Pray for us.
Queen of Apostles, Pray for us.
Queen of Martyrs, Pray for us.
Queen of confessors, Pray for us.
Queen of Virgins, Pray for us.
Queen of all Saints, Pray for us.
Queen conceived without original sin, Pray for us.
Queen raised up to glory, Pray for us.
Queen of the holy Rosary, Pray for us.
Queen of Peace, Pray for us.
Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world, Spare us, O Lord
Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world, Graciously hear us, O Lord
Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world, Have mercy on us
Pray for us, O holy Mother of God. That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.

Let us pray. Lord God, give to your people the joy of continual health in mind and body.
With the prayers of the Virgin Mary to help us, guide us through the sorrows of this life to eternal happiness in the life to come. We ask this through Christ our Lord.
Amen