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IX. Prayers to the Blessed Virgin

The Mysteries of the Holy Rosary

THE FRUIT OF EACH MYSTERY

Joyful Mysteries — Spirit of Holy Joy

1. Annunciation . . . . Humility.

2. Visitation . . . . Fraternal Charity.

3. Nativity. . . . Spirit of Poverty.

4. Presentation . . . . Obedience.

5. Jesus with the Doctors . . Love of Jesus and of His Holy Services.

Sorrowful Mysteries — Spirit of Compassion and Contrition

1. Agony . . . . Fervor in Prayer.

2. Scourging . . . . Penance.

3. Crowning with Thorns . . . . Moral Courage.

4. Carriage of the Cross . . . . Patience.

5. Crucifixion . . . . Self-Sacrifice for God and our Neighbor.

Glorious Mysteries — Spirit of Adoration and Faith

1. Resurrection . . . . Faith.

2. Ascension . . . . Hope.

3. Descent of the Holy Ghost . . . . Love and Zeal for Souls.

4. Assumption . . . . Filial devotion to Mary.

5. Coronation of B. V. M. . . . . Perseverance.