


and when he was twelve years old, they went up according to festival custom. took him up to Jerusalem to present him to the Lord.and to offer a sacrifice.Now there was a man in Jerusalem whose name was Simeon.It had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he should not see death before he had seen the Messiah of the Lord.Simeon blessed and said to Mary his mother, "Behold, this child is destined for the fall and rise of many in Israel, and to be a sign that will be contradicted (and you yourself a sword will pierce) so that the thoughts of many hearts may be revealed."įifth Joyful Mystery ~ Finding The Child Jesus In Temple She wrapped him in swaddling clothes and laid him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn.įourth Joyful Mystery ~ Presentation of Jesus in Temple Third Joyful Mystery ~ The Birth of JesusĪnd Joseph too went up.to the city of David that is called Bethlehem.to be enrolled with Mary, his betrothed, who was with child.and she gave birth to her firstborn son. The Mighty One has done great things for me, and holy is his name." For he has looked upon his handmaid's lowliness behold, from now on will all ages call me blessed. entered the house of Zechariah and greeted Elizabeth.and Elizabeth, filled with the Holy Spirit, cried out in a loud voice and said, "Most blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb." And Mary said, "My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord my spirit rejoices in God my savior. May it be done to me according to your word." and Mary said, "Behold, I am the handmaid of the Lord. Behold, you will conceive in your womb and bear a son, and you shall name him Jesus.". And the angel said to her, "Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God. the angel Gabriel was sent from God.to a virgin betrothed to a man named Joseph, of the house of David, and the virgin's name was Mary.
