Prayer Celebration Directions

Praying the Rosary

GATHERING SONG
Leader		We gather to reflect on the life of Mary, the Mother of Jesus. We gain strength from Mary’s example of loving faith as we pray the Joyful Mysteries of the Rosary.
READING
Reader		A reading from the Gospel of Luke. Read Luke 1:26-28) The Gospel of the Lord.
All		Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ.
THE JOYFUL MYSTERIES
Reader 1		We begin in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. The First Joyful Mystery, the Annunciation: "Rejoice, O highly favored daughter! The Lord is with you."
Reader 2		Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with you. Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb, Jesus.
All		Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
Reader 1		The Second Joyful Mystery, the Visitation: Elizabeth greets Mary, "Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb."
Reader 2		Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with you. Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb, Jesus.
All		Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
Reader 1		The Third Joyful Mystery, the Nativity: Mary and Joseph find a place in Bethlehem and Jesus is born to Mary.
Reader 2		Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with you. Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb, Jesus.
All		Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
Reader 1		The Fourth Joyful Mystery, the Presentation of Jesus in the Temple: As is the custom, Mary and Joseph present their baby, Jesus, to the priests in the Temple.
Reader 2		Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with you. Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb, Jesus.
All		Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
Reader 1		The Fifth Joyful Mystery, the Finding of Jesus in the Temple: After three days of searching for him, Mary and Joseph find Jesus safe, in the Temple.
Reader 2		Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with you. Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb, Jesus.
All		Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
CLOSING PRAYER
Leader		God of glory, we praise you for the kindness you have shown us by giving us Mary as the Mother of Jesus and also as our mother. Her example inspires our prayer and fills our hearts with love for you. We pray through Christ our Lord.
All		Amen.
CLOSING SONG