The Third Joyful Mystery

THE NATIVITY

1. Joseph and Mary go to Bethlehem to comply with the decree of Caesar Augustus.

2. The hour for Mary to give birth is near, but there is no room in the inn.

3. In the stillness of the night, the Savior is born in a cave, Mary remaining a Virgin.

4. She wraps Him in swaddling clothes and lays Him in a manger.

5. In unspeakable joy Mary gathers to her bosom the Flower of her virginity.

6. Jesus enters the world in poverty to teach the lesson of detachment from earthly things.

7. The angel announces to the shepherds: "Today there is born to you in the town of David a Savior, Who is Christ the Lord."

8. The angelic chorus sing: "Glory to God in the highest, and peace to His people on earth."

9. The shepherds come to the stable to pay homage to the Infant Jesus.

10. The Magi come to adore the Holy Child and offer Him gifts.

Spiritual Fruit: Poverty of Spirit