A Playlist for the Rosary: The Joyful Mysteries

The First Joyful Mystery – The Annunciation

Ave Maria by Franz Schubert, performed by Kristina Murphy, organ and Karen Ullo, soprano

Because there are few things more joyful than when a child sings to her Mother. 

The Second Joyful Mystery – The Visitation

Magnificat by Arvo Pärt, performed by the Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir

Arvo Pärt is an Estonian, one of the most widely performed living composers of classical music. The Magnificat is the Canticle of Mary from Luke 1:46-55.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1A6BfyhFSVQ

The Third Joyful Mystery – The Nativity of Jesus

Of the Father’s Love Begotten, Eleventh Century carol, performed by Larry and Carla Sue

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hLAqygIuUOg

The Fourth Joyful Mystery – The Presentation of Jesus in the Temple

Aaronic Blessing in Hebrew, sung by Rico Cortes

From Numbers 6:23-27, the traditional benediction given over the people every morning by a priest of the Aaronic line.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O3l6G0bnlxA

The Fifth Joyful Mystery – The Finding of Jesus in the Temple

My Father’s House by J.P. Cooper

(There is a studio version of this song available here, but I didn’t want to interrupt your prayer with the obnoxious ad at the end.)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aud1gbuhxHY