Advent and Christmas Mysteries of the Rosary

Last year, a new and unique set of mysteries of the rosary were prayed by Cardinal Timothy Dolan. Unlike the four sets that Catholics are accustomed to, this set can help us to deepen our prayer life as we prepare for the real reason for the season, Jesus.

These ten seasonal mysteries can really help us go deeper into our prayerful preparation of Christmas.

Advent Mysteries

1st- Hopeful message of the coming of the messiah

2nd- Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary

3rd- Annunciation to Zechariah

4th- Annunciation to St. Joseph

5th- Birth of St. John the Baptist

To view a recording of the mysteries, watch this

Christmas Mysteries

1st- Annunciation of Jesus birth to shepherds

2nd- Joseph and Mary named their newborn Jesus

3rd- Adoration of the Magi

4th- Holy Innocents

5th- Flight into Egypt

View the video here

An Alternate Set of Christmas mysteries

1st Mystery: Gabriel the Archangel appears to Zechariah.
2nd Mystery: Gabriel the Archangel appears to Joseph and Mary.
3rd Mystery: Joseph and Mary arrive to Bethlehem.
4th Mystery: The arrival of the shepherds.
5th Mystery: The Star of Bethlehem illuminates the way of the Three Wise Men.
 

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