The Five Joyful Mysteries of the Rosary – A Review Based on the Biblical Backgrounds

International Journal of Humanities and Social Science

© 2022 by SSRG - IJHSS Journal

Volume 9 Issue 4

Year of Publication : 2022

Authors : Dewi Rahardja

10.14445/23942703/IJHSS-V9I4P102

How to Cite?

Dewi Rahardja, "The Five Joyful Mysteries of the Rosary – A Review Based on the Biblical Backgrounds," SSRG International Journal of Humanities and Social Science, vol. 9,  no. 4, pp. 8-16, 2022. Crossref, https://doi.org/10.14445/23942703/IJHSS-V9I4P102

Abstract:

This article is about the Catholic beliefs on the Rosary prayers. The Rosary prayers are not mere repetitions of recitation or formulation of the words, as often misinterpreted. The mystery of the Rosary begins with Jesus and circles back to Jesus. There are twenty mysteries in the Rosary prayers, which are categorized into four-mystery groups: the Joyful, Luminous, Sorrowful, and Glorious mysteries. In this article, we limit our discussion to the biblical background review of the five joyful mysteries of the Rosary prayers.

Keywords:

Annunciation, Finding of Jesus in the Temple, Joyful, Mystery, Presentation of Our Lord, Rosary, The Birth of Christ, Visitation.

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