THIRD
JOYFUL MYSTERY: The
Nativity.
The Virgin Mary gives
birth to the Redeemer of the world.
And so it was, that, while they were there, the
days were accomplished that she should be delivered. And
she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in
swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because
there was no room for them in the inn. And there were in
the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping
watch over their flock by night. And, lo, the angel of
the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone
round about them: and they were sore afraid. And the
angel said unto them: "Fear not: for, behold, I
bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to
all people. For unto you is born this day in the city of
David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord. And this shall
be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in
swaddling clothes, lying in a manger". (Luk
2,6-12)
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