The Finding of Jesus in the Temple

When Jesus is twelve years old, He goes with His parents to Jerusalem for the feast of the Passover. After the feast of the Passover, Joseph and Mary unknowingly set out for Nazareth without Jesus. At the end of the first day’s journey they discover Jesus is missing. His parents return immediately looking for Him. This loss causes grief and anxiety beyond our understanding to the hearts of Mary and Joseph. On the third day, they find Jesus in the Temple among the Doctors who were astonished at His wisdom. Mary: “Son, why have you done this to us? Your father and I have been searching for You in sorrow.” Jesus: “Why did you search for Me? Did you not know that I must be about My Father’s business?” Jesus goes down with them to Nazareth, and is subject to them. Mary keeps all these things in her heart.

Spiritual fruit: Perseverance

Introduce the Mystery

Announce “The Fifth Joyful Mystery – The Finding of Jesus in the Temple”.

Our Father

Say the Our Father: “Our Father, who art in heaven hallowed be thy name; thy kingdom come; thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Amen.”

Hail Mary

Say ten Hail Marys while meditating on the Mystery: “Hail Mary, full of grace. The Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou among women, And blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, Pray for us sinners, Now and at the hour of our death. Amen.”

Glory Be

Say the Glory Be: “Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.”

Oh My Jesus

Say the O My Jesus prayer: “O my Jesus, forgive us our sins. Save us from the fires of hell. Lead all souls into heaven, especially those in most need of thy mercy. Amen.”