The Annunciation 

The Angel Gabriel appears to Mary, announcing She is to be the Mother of God.

(Luke 1:26-29)

26 And in the sixth month, the angel Gabriel was sent from God into a city of Galilee, called Nazareth, 27 To a virgin espoused to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David; and the virgin's name was Mary. 28 And the angel being come in, said unto her: Hail, full of grace, the Lord is with thee: blessed art thou among women. 29 Who having heard, was troubled at his saying, and thought with herself what manner of salutation this should be.

(Luke 1:30-38)

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

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. 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.

The Annunciation by Albani

The Annunciation by Rubens

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

March 25

Annunciation of the Lord — Solemnity

Virtue:

Humility, Ground for spiritual life

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 the virtues of humility and purity of heart, so that we can become like Mary and say:

"I am your faithful servant O Lord, let it be done to me according to your Divine Will."

How To Pray The Rosary

Traditional Catholic Prayers

Liturgical Year Definitions

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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