First Joyful Mystery: The Annunciation

Luke 1:26-28

The Annunciation – The Angel Gabriel announces to the Virgin Mary that God wishes her to become the Mother of His Son.  Mary obeys with humility and joy.

Resolution – I desire the love of humility.  I will be humble and courteous toward all.

Thanks – Thank you, Mary, for your obedience and for freely accepting God’s will.

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

… What would it be like to meet God’s messenger, Gabriel? Can you picture yourself in Mary’s shoes?   … Think about how humbling it would be to be greeted by an angel with “Hail, the Lord is with you”   … What would it be like to respond with obedience and joy?   … Think about what it would be like in Joseph’s shoes? Or Mary’s parents?   … What would it be like to say “yes” to the Lord. “Thy will be done.”   … How hard it is to determine what God’s will is?

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