Fifth Joyful Mystery: Finding the Child Jesus in the Temple

Luke 2:41-52

Finding the Child Jesus in the Temple – Having lost Jesus, Mary and Joseph seek Him. After three days they find Him in the Temple talking with the learned men.

Resolution – I desire trust in the sure knowledge that we are safe within the will of God. I will fulfill my daily duties.

Thanks – Thank you, Father, for providing me with opportunities to grow and to help others grow in the knowledge of your love.

? What do you think of when you review this mystery?

… Think about the anxiety Mary and Joseph must have felt when each realized Jesus was not with the other.   … They had to turn back to find Him, as I do.   … Think about the marvel and joy Mary and Joseph must have felt when they found Jesus speaking to learned men in the Temple.   … When I look for Jesus, I will find Him.

After reviewing the Resolution and Thanks statements and the meditations, can you think of additional ones?