The Second Joyful Mystery – The Visitation 3rd Hail Mary
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ARTIST: PHILIPPE DE CHAMPAIGNE
Quemadmodum Deus
Pope Pius IX
On December 8, 1870, The Sacred Congregation of Rites promulgated the following decree, which communicated the decision of Pope Pius IX to declare St. Joseph Patron of the Universal Church, and which also raised St. Joseph’s feast of March 19 to the rank of double of the first class.
As almighty God appointed Joseph, son of the patriarch Jacob, over all the land of Egypt to save grain for the people, so when the fullness of time had come and He was about to send to earth His only-begotten Son, the Savior of the world, He chose another Joseph, of whom the first had been the type, and He made him the lord and chief of His household and possessions, the guardian of His choicest treasures.
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The Solemnity of the
Immaculate Conception celebrates the solemn celebration of belief in the
Immaculate Conception of the Virgin Mary. It is universally celebrated on December 8, nine months before the
feast of the Nativity of Mary, which is celebrated on September 8.
Hail Mary, full of grace. The Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou amongst women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen