Every day before he entered the Friars Minor, the young man had woven a wreath of fresh wildflowers with which to adorn a beautiful statue of the Blessed Mother. This simple act of devotion brought him great spiritual joy. When he joined the Franciscans, his duties prevented him from continuing, and he fell into depression. He eventually became so discouraged that he was ready to leave the order. But one night, Mary herself appeared to him, and instructed him to pray a new Rosary, dedicated to the seven greatest joys of her life. This, she said, would weave a spiritual crown much more meaningful to her than one made of normal flowers. The young monk obeyed, and soon he was even more joyful than before he entered the order!
The devotion spread rapidly, and is still prayed by many today! The pope even attatched a plenary indulgence (see previous post) to it (when it is said with proper devotion), which is also applicable to a soul in purgatory!
And now, you will learn how as well!
The Seven Joys of Mary:
1. The Annunciation (Luke 1: 26-38)
2. The Visitation (Luke 1: 39-56)
3. The Birth of Christ (Luke 2: 1-20)
4. The Adoration of the Magi (Matthew 2: 1-12)
5. Finding the Child Jesus in the Temple (Luke 2:41-52)
6. Meeting Jesus after the Resurrection
7. The Assumption and Coronation (Revelation 12:1)
Ø Pray the Apostle’s Creed, an Our Father, and three Hail Marys. (just like a classic Rosary)
Ø The mystery to be meditated upon is introduced after the word Jesus of the first Hail Mary of each decade, thus: "Jesus, whom thou didst joyfully conceive", "Jesus, whom thou didst joyfully carry to Elizabeth", and so on for the remaining five decades.
Ø At the end of the seventh decade two Hail Marys are added to complete the traditional number of years (72) that the Blessed Virgin is said to have lived on earth.
Ø Conclude as in normal Rosary (Hail Holy Queen, etc.)
Ø Pray an Our Father and a Hail Mary for the intentions of the Pope!
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