The Seven Joys of Mary

(The Franciscan Crown)

Begin at one with the first decade, saying the Our Father and ten Hail Marys. Then continue in the same manner with the remaining six decades, reciting each one in honor of the mystery commemorated:

1. The Annunciation.
2. The Visitation.
3. The Birth of our Lord.
4. The Adoration of the Magi.
5. The Finding of Jesus in the Temple.
6. The Resurrection of our Lord.
7. The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin as Queen of Heaven and Earth.

On finishing the seventh decade, say two Hail Marys (on the two beads near the link), in honor of the seventy-two years Our Lady is supposed to have lived on earth. Finally, say one Our Father and one Hail Mary (on the two beads nearest the cross) for the intention of the Pope to gain the indulgences. There is no Creed nor any other prayer on the cross.