Category Archives: Patristic Rosary Project

Some brief insights of the Fathers on the Mysteries of the Most Holy Rosary

4th Joyful Mystery: The Presentation

Posted on 4 October 2006 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

We continue our Patristic Rosary Project today with the:
4th Joyful Mystery: The Presentation

We are made in God’s image and likeness and Christ came into the world to reveal man for fully to him (GS 22).  Though the Lord’s Circumcision took place eight … Continue reading →

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3rd Joyful Mystery: The Nativity

Posted on 3 October 2006 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

We continue our Patristic Rosary Project today with the:
3rd Joyful Mystery: The Nativity
Christ came into the world in "the fullness of time" (Gal 4:4). His First Coming was foreseen from all eternity and His Nativity was prepared from the … Continue reading →

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2nd Joyful Mystery: The Visitation

Posted on 2 October 2006 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

We continue our Patristic Rosary Project today with:
2nd Joyful Mystery: The VisitationCommenting on Luke 1:39-45, the when Mary journeys to visit her cousin Elizabeth, St. Augustine of Hippo (+430) speaks of the infant John, to be known as the Baptist, … Continue reading →

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1st Joyful Mystery: The Annunciation

Posted on 2 October 2006 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Because October is dedicated in a special way to the Most Holy Rosary of the Blessed Virgin Mary, during the month I, as a dedicated patristiblogger, will work my way through the Mysteries of the Rosary offering some comments from … Continue reading →

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