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The angels announced the birth of the Savior as “good news of great joy.”   In taking on our human nature, God the Son poured himself out for us, and from this we learn that joy comes from the giving of self.
       Another message of the angels is that joy comes from personal acceptance of Jesus as our Savior. The proud can never experience this joy, for they refuse to admit their need for salvation; or they pursue a futile quest for joy in pleasures and possessions.
       We give thanks that the Son of God came to save us.
Our Father
1. [While Joseph and Mary were in Bethlehem for the census,] the time came for her delivery.  Hail Mary
2. And she gave birth to her first-born son and wrapped Him in swaddling clothes.   Hail Mary
3. She laid Him in a manger because there was no room for them in the inn.  Hail Mary
4. There were shepherds in the same region, living in the fields and keeping watch over their flocks at night.   Hail Mary
5. And behold, an angel of the Lord came to them, and the glory of God shone round about them, and they were very much afraid.   Hail Mary
6. The angel said to them:  “Do not be afraid for I bring you good news of a great joy which shall be to all the people.”   Hail Mary
7. “Today in the town of David there has been born to you a Savior who is Christ the Lord;”   Hail Mary
8. “And this will be a sign for you: you will find an infant wrapped in swaddling clothes and lying in a manger.”   Hail Mary
9. Suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host, praising God,   Hail Mary
10. And saying:  “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to men of good will.”   Hail Mary
Glory be
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Reference: Luke 2:1-14

John F. Kippley
Seven Day Bible Rosary

The first Glorious mystery: Jesus is risen from the dead

   Our Christian faith is not a philosophy of ideas with which we happen to agree.  Rather, it is based upon the person of Jesus Christ and upon his teaching, his death and his resurrection.  So crucial is the resurrection that St. Paul wrote, “If Christ is not risen, your faith is in vain and you are still in your sins” (1 Corinthians 15:17). The saving death and resurrection of the Lord are the foundations of our faith.  They are also the reasons for our being faithful to our Savior in the everyday things of life.
   We pray for an increase in faith and in daily fidelity to Jesus.  Our Father
   1. After the Sabbath, as the first day of the week began to dawn, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to see the sepulcher.  Hail Mary
   2. And behold, there was a great earthquake; for an angel of the Lord came down from heaven and rolled back the stone and sat upon it.  Hail Mary
   3. His appearance was like lightning and his clothing white as snow.  Hail Mary
   4. For fear of him, the guards were terrified and became like dead men.  Hail Mary
   5. The angel said to the women, “Do not be afraid; for I know that you seek Jesus who was crucified.  Hail Mary
   6. “He is not here; for He has risen, as He said.  Come, see the place where He lay.  Hail Mary
   7. “Go quickly and tell his disciples that He has risen from the dead.  He is going before you into Galilee; there you will see Him.”  Hail Mary
   8. They departed quickly from the tomb in fear and great joy, and ran to tell his disciples.  Hail Mary
   9. “I am the resurrection and the life.  Hail Mary
 10. “He who believes in Me, even though he die, yet he shall live.”  Hail Mary
 Glory be

References: Matthew 28: 1-10; John 11:25

John F. Kippley
Seven Day Bible Rosary

The fifth mystery of the Passion and Death of Our Lord: Jesus suffers and dies for us upon the cross.

   Both in living and in dying, Jesus shows us how to love.  In the Sermon on the Mount, He taught us to pray for our persecutors; on Mount Calvary He prays for those who have condemned and crucified Him.  In the parables of the Good Shepherd and the Prodigal Son, Jesus taught us about God’s love for repentant sinners; on the cross He forgives and saves the repentant thief. Words cannot describe the great evil of sin, but the suffering and death of our Savior give us an insight into the damage caused by our disobedience.
   We pray for an increased sense of sin and sorrow for sin.  Our Father
   1. They crucified Him there, and the robbers, one on his right hand, the other on his left.  Hail Mary
   2. And Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do.”  Hail Mary
   3. One of the robbers mocked Him saying: “If you are the Christ, save yourself and us!”  Hail Mary
   4. But the other said to Jesus, “Lord, remember me when You come into your kingdom.”  Hail Mary
   5. Jesus said to him, “Amen, I say to you, this day you shall be with Me in paradise.”  Hail Mary
   6. When Jesus saw his mother and the disciple whom He loved standing by, He said to his mother, “Woman, behold thy son.”  Hail Mary
   7. Then He said to the disciple, “Behold thy mother.”  Hail Mary
   8. And about the ninth hour, Jesus cried out with a loud voice, “Father, into your hands I commend my spirit.”  Hail Mary
   9. Knowing that all was now completed, Jesus said, “I thirst,” in order to fulfill the scripture.  Hail Mary
 10. And after taking the wine, Jesus said, “It is consummated”; and bowing his head, He gave up his spirit.  Hail Mary
Glory be

References: Luke 23:33-49; John 19:25-30

The centurion declared, “Clearly this Man was the Son of God!” (Mk 15:39)

John F. Kippley
Seven Day Bible Rosary