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Quintum Mysterium Gaudiosum: Inventio in Templo

The Fifth Joyful Mystery: The Finding in the Temple

(Virtue: Obedience to the Will of God)

Sweet Mother Mary, meditating on the Mystery of the Finding of the Child Jesus in the Temple, when, having sought Him for three days, sorrowing, thy heart was gladdened upon finding him in the Temple speaking to the doctors; and when, upon thy request, He obediently returned home with thee,

I humbly pray,

  • Our Father, Who art in Heaven, hallowed be Thy Name. Thy Kingdom come, Thy will be done on earth, as it is in Heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Amen. 


    Latin:
    Pater noster, qui es in cælis, sanctificétur nomen tuum. Advéniat regnum tuum, fiat volúntas tua, sicut in cælo, et in terra. Panem nostrum quotidiánum da nobis hódie, et dimítte nobis débita nostra sicut et nos dimíttimus debitóribus nostris. Et ne nos indúcas in tentatiónem, sed líbera nos a malo. Amen.

  • Hail Mary, full of grace,
    the Lord is with thee.
    Blessed art thou among women
    and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.

    Holy Mary, Mother of God,
    pray for us sinners now
    and at the hour of our death.  Amen. (x10)

    Latin:
    Ave, María, grátia plena,
    Dóminus tecum.
    Benedicta tu in muliéribus,
    et benedíctus fructus ventris tui, Iesus.

    Sancta María, Mater Dei,
    ora pro nobis peccatoribus
    nunc et in hora mortis nostrae.  Amen. (x10)

  • Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.

    Latin:
    Glória Patri, et Fílio, et Spirítui Sancto. Sicut erat in princípio, et nunc, et semper, et in sæcula sæculórum. Amen.

  • O my Jesus, forgive us our sins and save us from the fires of Hell; lead all souls to heaven, especially those in most need of Thy mercy.

    Latin:
    Dómine Jesu, dimitte nobis débita nostra, salva nos ab igne inferni; perduc in caelum omnes ánimas, praesertim eas, quae misericórdiae tuae máxime indigent.

Mary, my mother, I/we bind these snow-white buds with a petition for the virtue of

OBEDIENCE TO THE
WILL OF GOD

and humbly lay this bouquet before thee.

CLOSING PRAYERS

*OPTIONAL MARIAN LITANIES

  • Lord, have mercy on us.
    Christ, have mercy on us.
    Lord, have mercy on us.
    Christ, hear us.
    Christ, graciously hear us.

    God, the Father of Heaven, have mercy on us.
    God the Son, Redeemer of the world, have mercy on us.
    God the Holy Spirit, have mercy on us.
    Holy Trinity, One God, have mercy on us.

    Holy Mary, pray for us.
    Holy Mother of God, pray for us.
    Holy Virgin of virgins, pray for us.
    Mother of Christ, pray for us.
    Mother of divine grace, pray for us.
    Mother most pure, pray for us.
    Mother most chaste, pray for us.
    Mother inviolate, pray for us.
    Mother undefiled, pray for us.
    Mother most amiable, pray for us.
    Mother most admirable, pray for us.
    Mother of good counsel, pray for us.
    Mother of our Creator, pray for us.
    Mother of our Savior, pray for us.
    Virgin most prudent, pray for us.
    Virgin most venerable, pray for us.
    Virgin most renowned, pray for us.
    Virgin most powerful, pray for us.
    Virgin most merciful, pray for us.
    Virgin most faithful, pray for us.
    Mirror of justice, pray for us.
    Seat of wisdom, pray for us.
    Cause of our joy, pray for us.
    Spiritual vessel, pray for us.
    Vessel of honor, pray for us.
    Singular vessel of devotion, pray for us.
    Mystical rose, pray for us.
    Tower of David, pray for us.
    Tower of ivory, pray for us.
    House of gold, pray for us.
    Ark of the covenant, pray for us.
    Gate of heaven, pray for us.
    Morning star, pray for us.
    Health of the sick, pray for us.
    Refuge of sinners, pray for us.
    Comforter of the afflicted, pray for us.
    Help of Christians, pray for us.
    Queen of Angels, pray for us.
    Queen of Patriarchs, pray for us.
    Queen of Prophets, pray for us.
    Queen of Apostles, pray for us.
    Queen of Martyrs, pray for us.
    Queen of Confessors, pray for us.
    Queen of Virgins, pray for us.
    Queen of all Saints, pray for us.
    Queen conceived without original sin, pray for us.
    Queen assumed into heaven, pray for us.
    Queen of the most holy Rosary, pray for us.
    Queen of Peace, pray for us.

    Lamb of God, who take away the sins of the world, spare us, O Lord.
    Lamb of God, who take away the sins of the world, graciously hear us, O Lord.
    Lamb of God, who take away the sins of the world, have mercy on us.

    V. Pray for us, O holy Mother of God.
    R.     That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.

    Let us pray

    Grant, we beg you, O Lord God, that we your servants, may enjoy lasting health of mind and body, and by the glorious intercession of the Blessed Mary, ever Virgin, be delivered from present sorrow and enter into the joy of eternal happiness. Through Christ our Lord.

    R. Amen

  • Our Lady of Fatima, pray for our dear country.
    Our Lady of Fatima, sanctify our clergy.
    Our Lady of Fatima, make our Catholics more fervent.
    Our Lady of Fatima, guide and inspire those who govern us.
    Our Lady of Fatima, cure the sick who confide in thee.
    Our Lady of Fatima, console the sorrowful who trust in thee.
    Our Lady of Fatima, help those who invoke your aid.
    Our Lady of Fatima, deliver us from all dangers.
    Our Lady of Fatima, help us to resist temptation.
    Our Lady of Fatima, obtain for us all that we lovingly ask of thee.
    Our Lady of Fatima, help those who are dear to us.
    Our Lady of Fatima, bring back to the right road our erring brothers.
    Our Lady of Fatima, give us back our ancient fervor.
    Our Lady of Fatima, obtain for us pardon of our manifold sins and offenses.
    Our Lady of Fatima, bring all men to the feet of thy Divine Child.
    Our Lady of Fatima, obtain peace for the world.

    O Mary conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee.
    Immaculate Heart of Mary, pray for us now and at the hour of our death.

    Amen.

    Let us pray:
    O God of infinite goodness and mercy, fill our hearts with a great confidence in Thy dear Mother, whom we invoke under the title of Our Lady of the Rosary and our Lady of Fatima, and grant us by her powerful intercession all the graces, spiritual and temporal, which we need. Through Christ our Lord.
    Amen

  • Lord, have mercy, Lord, have mercy.
    Christ, have mercy, Christ, have mercy.
    Lord, have mercy, Lord, have mercy.
    Christ, hear us, Christ, graciously hear us.
    God the Father of Heaven, Have mercy on us.
    God the Son, redeemer of the world, Have mercy on us.
    God the Holy Spirit, Have mercy on us.
    Holy Trinity, one God, Have mercy on us.
    Heart of Mary, pray for us.
    Heart of Mary, after God’s own Heart, pray for us.
    Heart of Mary, in union with the Heart of Jesus, pray for us.
    Heart of Mary, the vessel of the Holy Spirit, pray for us.
    Heart of Mary, shrine of the Trinity, pray for us.
    Heart of Mary, home of the Word, pray for us.
    Heart of Mary, immaculate in your creation, pray for us.
    Heart of Mary, flooded with grace, pray for us.
    Heart of Mary, blessed of all hearts, pray for us.
    Heart of Mary, Throne of glory, pray for us.
    Heart of Mary, Abyss of humbleness, pray for us.
    Heart of Mary, Victim of love, pray for us.
    Heart of Mary, nailed to the cross, pray for us.
    Heart of Mary, comfort of the sad, pray for us.
    Heart of Mary, refuge of the sinner, pray for us.
    Heart of Mary, hope of the dying, pray for us.
    Heart of Mary, seat of mercy, pray for us.

    Lamb of God, who take away the sins of the world, spare us, O Lord.
    Lamb of God, who take away the sins of the world, graciously hear us, O Lord.
    Lamb of God, who take away the sins of the world, have mercy on us.

    Christ, hear us. Christ, graciously hear us.

    Kyrie Eleison.
    Christe Eleison.
    Kyrie Eleison.

    V. Immaculate Mary, meek and humble of heart.
    R. Conform our hearts to the heart of Jesus.

    Let us pray: O most merciful God, who for the salvation of sinners and the refuge of the wretched, has made the Immaculate Heart of Mary most like in tenderness and pity to the Heart of Jesus, grant that we, who now commemorate her most sweet and loving heart, may by her merits and intercession, ever live in the fellowship of the hearts of both Mother and Son, through the same Christ our Lord. Amen.

  • HAIL holy Queen, mother of mercy, our life, our sweetness, and our hope; to thee do we cry, poor banished children of Eve, to thee do we send up our sighs, mourning and weeping in this valley of tears. Turn then, most gracious advocate, thine eyes of mercy toward us, and after this our exile show unto us the blessed Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.

    O clement, O loving, O sweet Virgin Mary. 

    V. Pray for us Holy Mother of God.

    ALL. That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ. 

    Latin:
    SALVE Regína, mater misericórdiæ; vita, dulcédo, et spes nostra, salve; ad te clamámus éxsules fílii Evæ, ad te suspirámus, geméntes et flentes in hac lacrimárum valle. Eia ergo, advocáta nostra, illos tuos misericórdes óculos ad nos convérte: et Iesum, benedíctum fructum ventris tui, nobis post hoc exsílium osténde.

    O clemens, o pia, o dulcis Virgo María. 


    V. Ora pro nobis, Sancta Dei Genetrix.

    R. Ut digni efficiamur promissiónibus Christi.

My JESUS really present in the most holy Sacrament of the Altar, since I cannot now receive Thee under the sacramental veil, I beseech Thee, with a heart full of love and longing, to come spiritually into my soul through the Immaculate Heart of Thy most holy Mother, and abide with me forever; Thou in me, and I in Thee, in time and in eternity.


Sweet Mother Mary, I offer thee this Spiritual Communion to bind my/our bouquets in a wreath to place upon thy brow.

O my Mother! Look with favor upon my/our gift; bind thine own intentions to it, embellish it with thy merits, and present it to Jesus as a worthy offering—in thy love obtain my/our requests.

*OPTIONAL PRAYERS

  • English:
    Saint Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle.  Be our protection against the wickedness and snares of the devil. May God rebuke him we humbly pray; and do thou, O Prince of the Heavenly host, by the power of God, cast into hell Satan and all evil spirits who prowl about the world seeking the ruin of souls. Amen.

    Latin:
    Sáncte Míchael Archángele, defénde nos in proélio, cóntra nequítiam et insídias diáboli ésto præsídium. Ímperet ílli Déus, súpplices deprecámur: tuque, prínceps milítiæ cæléstis, Sátanam aliósque spíritus malígnos, qui ad perditiónem animárum pervagántur in múndo, divína virtúte, in inférnum detrúde. Ámen. 

  • Saint Joseph, Terror of Demons, cast thy solemn gaze upon the devil and all his minions and protect us with thy mighty staff. Thou who fled through the night to avoid the devil’s wicked designs; now with the power of God, smite the demons as they flee from thee! Grant special protection, we pray, for children, fathers, mothers, families, and the dying. By God’s grace, no demon dares approach while thou art near, so we beg of thee, Saint Joseph, always be near to us! Amen.

    Saint Joseph, terror of demons, pray for us.

  • Let Us Pray
    O God, whose only begotten Son, by His life, death, and resurrection, has purchased for us the rewards of eternal life, grant, we beseech Thee, that meditating upon these mysteries of the Most Holy Rosary of the Blessed Virgin Mary, we may imitate what they contain and obtain what they promise, through the same Christ Our Lord.

    Latin: Oremus
    Déus, cújus Unigénitus per vítam, mortem, et resurrectiónem Súam nóbis salútis ætérnæ præmia comparávit: concéde, quæsumus: ut hæc mystéria sacratíssimo beátæ Maríæ Vírginis Rosário recoléntes, et imitémur quod cóntinent, et quod promíttunt, assequámur, per eúndem Chrístum Dóminum nóstrum. Amen.

END OF ROSARY PRAYER.

V. May the divine assistance remain always with us.

ALL. Amen.

V. And may the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace.

ALL. Amen.

V. May Almighty God bless us through the Immaculate co-redemptrix, and Glorious St. Joseph, and all the holy angels and saints, in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

V. Sit auxilium divinum semper nobiscum

R. Amen.

V. Et fidelium animae per misericordiam Dei requiescant in pace.

R. Amen.

V. Benedicat nos omnipotens Deus per Immaculatam co-redemptricem, et gloriosum Sanctum Ioseph, et omnes angelos et sanctos, in nomine Patris et Filii et Spiritus Sancti. Amen.

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