Seven Joys of Mary
- Lo Palm
- Jul 3
- 2 min read
The Seven Joys of Mary devotion is a rosary of sorts and is very similar to the traditional rosary but instead of having 5 decades of 10 Hail Marys it has 7, and the mysteries of each of these decades are the 7 major joys of Mary. So it will feel similar to the traditional rosary where you announce the mystery and then reflect on it while praying 10 Hail Marys. Then it closes with 2 additional Hail Marys and then one Hail Mary and one Our Father for the intentions of the Pope.
This rosary comes from the Franciscans in 1422. It is said that a certain novice, before joining the Order, was accustomed to place a crown on a statue of the Blessed Virgin. When he was not allowed to continue this practice he resolved to leave the Order. Then Mary appeared to him and dissuaded him, telling him he could offer a much more pleasing crown by reciting a the new devotion in honor of her Seven Joys.
Seven Joys of Mary Devotion
Sign of the Cross.
First Mystery: The Immaculate Virgin Mary joyfully conceived Jesus by the Holy Ghost.
Our Father and 10 Hail Marys
Second Mystery: The Immaculate Virgin Mary joyfully carried Jesus when she visited Elizabeth.
Our Father and 10 Hail Marys
Third Mystery: The Immaculate Virgin Mary joyfully brought Jesus into the world.
Our Father and 10 Hail Marys
Fourth Mystery: The Immaculate Virgin Mary joyfully exhibited Jesus to the adoration of the Magi.
Our Father and 10 Hail Marys
Fifth Mystery: The Immaculate Virgin Mary joyfully found Jesus in the Temple.
Our Father and 10 Hail Marys
Sixth Mystery: The Immaculate Virgin Mary joyfully beheld Jesus after His resurrection.
Our Father and 10 Hail Marys
Seventh Mystery: The Immaculate Virgin Mary was joyfully received by Jesus into heaven, and crowned Queen of heaven and earth.
Our Father and 10 Hail Marys
2 Hail Marys
One Our Father and one Hail Mary for the intentions of the pope.
Sign of the Cross.
