The mysteries of the Rosary are like little roses that help us concentrate on the prayers we pray to glorify God. When you see a rose, you stare at it and wonder how God designed it. So we can think of the mysteries of the rosary, and wonder how God made them happen.
The First Joyful Mystery: The Annunciation
Mary was just doing what she did every day, and she was praising God silently as she did it. Then, there was a huge flash of light and an angel appeared, and he said what appears in the bible many times, "DO NOT BE AFRAID." This angel was the Archangel Gabriel and he had come to Mary to tell her something special. "Mary, you are to have a son. Call him Jesus. He will be king over all Israel. He is God's son." the angel said. Mary was startled. Why her? She was a regular girl! Why not a princess or queen. But Mary accepted by saying, "I am God's. Let His will be done to me like you say." Then, the angel disappeared. Mary was very nervous. She was pregnant and she wasn't married! She went to Joseph. When he had heard, he wanted to leave her quietly so that Mary wouldn't be hurt or embarrassed. But an angel came to Joseph in a dream and said, "Joseph, do not be afraid to take Mary as your wife." So Joseph wasn't afraid any more, and he did what he was told.
How can you obey God in your every day life? If your mom asks you to clean your room, do it because God asks for us to obey our parents. If your teacher says to wipe off the whiteboard, do it because God lives inside your teacher, and He wants you to. If your sister or brother asks you to help them with the laundry, do it because it will please the Lord.
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