+ Third Joyful Mystery of the Rosary: The Nativity
The Third Joyful Mystery of the Rosary is the Nativity. It's a meditation on the birth of Christ in Bethlehem, following the angel's appearance to the shepherds.
The Twelve Prophets (Sirach 49:10)
The Twelve Minor Prophets were a group of the most famous prophets in Jewish history. The short books named after them were collected together in the Old Testament.
St James Minor (James 1:1-27)
St James Minor was both one of the Twelve Apostles and a relative of Christ. In St Mark’s gospel, he’s referred to as ‘James the Less’, to distinguish him from the other apostle named James (Mark 15.40).
The Magnificat (Luke 1:46-56)
The Magnificat is a song of praise uttered by the Virgin Mary, found within the pages of St Luke’s gospel. The words of the song are based on a dramatic speech Mary made in the house of her elderly relative, St Elizabeth.