SEVEN JOYS OF THE B.V.M.
FRANCISCAN CROWN

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Sign of the Cross (see note)
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

First Joy
The Annunciation to the Blessed Virgin and the Incarnation of Our Lord.

Reading: Luke 1: 26-33, 38.

The angel Gabriel announces to Mary that she will bear a son conceived by the Holy Spirit..

Our Father
Hail Mary

About the Initial Prayers
The only required initial prayer is the Sign of the Cross. Some authors add other opening prayers, but these are not traditionally part of the Franciscan Crown.

Our Father (The Lord's Prayer)
V. Our Father, Who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name; Thy kingdom come; Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven.
R. 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
V. Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee; blessed are thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
R. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen.


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CREDITS

Illustration
of the "First Joy of the Blessed Virgin Mary" combines public domain image of the First Joyous Mystery of the Holy Rosary, available from The Gallery, <www.geocities.com/molveno/> with "Lily Garden Frame" design by E. M. Mulhare.

Texts of prayers in this work are traditional devotions of the Roman Catholic Church and pertain to the public domain.

All other content, including graphics and artwork, Copyright ©2002-2003 by E. M. Mulhare, Hamilton, NY 13346 USA. All Rights Reserved. Published electronically as part of Seven Joys of the Blessed Virgin Mary: Franciscan Crown. Original created 31-Jan-2002.
This page last modified 24-Aug-2003.


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