First Joyful Mystery
The Annunciation

The Annunciation of Gabriel to Mary
I Desire the Love Of Humility
Think of...
The humility of the Blessed Virgin when the Angel Gabriel greeted her with these words: "Hail full of grace". The Angel Gabriel appears to Mary, announcing she is to be the Mother of God.

Luke 1:26-28

Second Joyful Mystery 
The Visitation of Mary to Elizabeth

I Desire Charity Toward My Neighbor
Think of...
Mary's charity in visiting her cousin Elizabeth and remaining with her for three months before the birth of John the Baptist.

Luke 1:39-40, 56

Third Joyful Mystery 
The Birth of Jesus - The Nativity

I Desire the Love of God
Think of...
The poverty, so lovingly accepted by Mary when she placed the Infant Jesus, our God and Redeemer, in a manger in the stable of Bethlehem.

Luke 2:7

Fourth Joyful Mystery 
The Presentation of Jesus in the Temple

 
I Desire a Spirit of Sacrifice
Think of...
Mary's obedience to the law of God in presenting the Child Jesus in the Temple.

 
Luke 2:33-35

Fifth Joyful Mystery
Finding Jesus in the Temple

I desire Zeal For The Glory Of God
Think of...
The deep sorrow with which Mary sought the Child Jesus for three days, and the joy with which she found Him in the midst of the Teachers of the Temple.

Jesus started His work for Our Father. 
The Father of All Mankind.

Luke 2:46-47