Third Joyful Mystery: The Nativity

Luke 2:1-20

The Nativity – Jesus Christ, the Son of God, is born in a stable. His Mother places Him in a manger. He is visited by the Shepherds and Wise Men.

Resolution – I desire the love of God. Christ became man; I will become Christ-like.

Thanks – Thank you, Mary, for helping Christ become man and me become Christ-like.

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

… What must it have been like for Mary, Joseph and Jesus in the manger?   … Think about poverty. “As long as you neglected the least of my brothers, you neglected me.”   … How would it feel to be one of the Shepherd’s when the angels announced His arrival? Or one of the wise men who traveled to see the new King?   … Think about how humbling it is for God to come as one of us…. “From Creator he became man and from eternal life to temporal death.”

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