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.