""The Christians were in an ominous silence, weapons in one hand, rosaries in the other. Think about that!!!- See more here//www.americaneedsfatima.org/About-the-Rosaries/the-rosary-and-the-battle-of-lepanto.html#sthash.NSiLkxbO.dpuf
I love the rosary. I know it has brought about many a miracle over the course of history, but for me the miracles have been mainly in my own life. Some of them I have talked about here.
Today though I want to write just a few suggestions on how one might meditate on the mysteries of the rosary. These are just ideas, mini meditations, that one might consider while saying each mystery.
The Joyful Mysteries
The Annunciation
Scripture tells us that Mary was afraid when the angel Gabriel appeared to her. We can just imagine. What did Gabriel look like? Did his presence light up the room? How long did he speak to her? Did Mary wonder what the consequences of her pregnancy might be? What would it be like to have that kind of trust in God.
The Visitation
Surely Mary and Elizabeth had an established friendship before the Visitation. Elizabeth was so happy to see her. Had Elizabeth been lonely with Zechariah unable to speak? What did Elizabeth mean when she asked "Who am I that the mother of my Lord should visit me?" Did she understand what she was saying? Did the Lord reveal to her who Mary was carrying? How they must have enjoyed each other's company
The Nativity
This was a delivery under difficult circumstances. We don't know just how close to the birth Mary was before they finally were taken to the stable. Perhaps the birth was very imminent! Do you think riding on that donkey stimulated the onset of labor? (all according to God's plan, of course) Was it peaceful on the straw? What was it like for the shepherds when the sky was filled with angels? FILLED with angels. It must have been magnificent. How awestruck they must have been to then find the newborn king lying in a manger.
The Presentation
What joy must have been in Simeon's heart when he saw the Holy Family enter the temple. He had waited his entire life. What did Mary and Joseph think as they heard Simeon's words? I imagine they had a peaceful sense of confirmation. And what did they think when Simeon said that Mary's heart would be pierced by a sword? When Joseph heard this ominous word surely he felt very protective of Mary and the Baby Jesus. Again, a confirmation of what had been revealed to them.
The Finding in the Temple
Imagine Mary and Joseph casually thinking that Jesus was with the other parent. What concern they must have had when they realized both had thought the same thing. And then the horror of realizing he had been left behind. How awful those days must have been. What agony to wonder what horrible fate might have befallen him. And then the reunion in the temple. Surely Jesus had the sweetest of loving smiles on his face when he asked why they had looked for him. And didn't they know he would be in his father's house? Again, surely he was smiling and hugging them as he said these words. And what amazement must have been in the hearts of those who had heard such insights from a twelve-year-old.
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