3rd Joyful Mystery – The Nativity of Jesus

While Mary and Joseph were in Bethlehem, she gave birth to her first-born son and wrapped him in swaddling clothes and laid him in a manger. ~ ~ Luke 2, 6-7

Fruit of the Mystery: Poverty

Our Father …

Luke 2:6 – And it came to pass that when they were there, her days were accomplished that she should be delivered.

Hail Mary …

Luke 2:7 – And she brought forth her first born son and wrapped him up in swaddling clothes

Hail Mary …

Luke 2:7 – and laid him in a manger: because there was no room for them in the inn.

Hail Mary …

Luke 2:8-9 – And there were in the same country shepherds watching and keeping the night watches over their flock. And behold an angel of the Lord stood by them and the brightness of God shone round about them: and they feared with a great fear.

Hail Mary …

Luke 2:10 – And the angel said to them: Fear not; for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy that shall be to all the people:

Hail Mary …

Luke 2:11 – For, this day is born to you a Saviour, who is Christ the Lord, in the city of David.

Hail Mary …

Luke 2:14 – Glory to God in the highest: and on earth peace to men of good will.

Hail Mary …

Matt 2:1, 11 – When Jesus therefore was born in Bethlehem of Juda, in the days of king Herod, behold, there came wise men from the East to Jerusalem, … And entering into the house, they found the child with Mary his mother,

Hail Mary …

Matt 2:11 – and falling down they adored him: and opening their treasures, they offered him gifts; gold, frankincense, and myrrh.

Hail Mary …

Luke 2:19 – But Mary kept all these words, pondering them in her heart.

Hail Mary … & Glory Be …