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The Franciscan Crown (or Seraphic Rosary) is a Rosary consisting of seven decades in commemoration of the seven joys of the Blessed Virgin, namely, the Annunciation , the Visitation , the Birth Of The Lord , the Adoration Of The Magi , the Finding Of The Child Jesus In The Temple , the Resurrection of the Lord, the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin, and her Coronation in heaven. Devotion to the seven joys of Mary is found in a variety of forms and communities. It is especially popular Franciscan s, Cistercian s, and the Annunciade s of St. Joan of France. The devotion has been granted many Indulgences by different Popes. HISTORY According to Franciscan tradition, in s, meditating between each decade on one of the seven joys that she had experienced in her life. Friar James began this devotion, but one day the Director of Novices saw him praying and an angel with him who was weaving a crown of roses, placing a lily of gold between each of the ten roses. When the novice had finished praying, the angel placed the crown upon him. The Director asked Friar James what this vision meant. After hearing the explanation, he told the other friars and soon this devotion spread throughout the Franciscan family. Among the Friars Minor, the promotion of this devotion is attributed to St. Bonaventure , Bl. Cherubin of Spoleto, St. John Capistran, Pelbart of Temesvár, and St. Bernadine Of Siena to mention a few. St. Bernadine is also said to have had a vision of the Virgin Mary when he was meditating on the seven joys of Mary. HOW TO PRAY THE FRANCISCAN CROWN Sign of the Cross V. R. Mysteries of the Seven Joys of the Virgin Mary - After each mystery, pray one Our Father and ten Hail Marys #The Annunciation of the angel Gabriel of Mary. (Luke 1: 26-33; 38) #The Visitation of Mary to her cousin Elizabeth. (Luke 1:39-45) #The Nativity of our Lord Jesus. (Luke 2:1-7 or 2:6-12) #The Adoration of the Magi/Epiphany. (Matthew 2:1-2 & 9-11) #The Presentation of Jesus in the Temple. (Luke 2:22-23 & 25-32) #The Resurrection of our Lord Jesus. (Mark 16:1-7, Luke 24:36-41, John 20:19-22) #The Assumption & Coronation of Mary {Luke 1:46-55, Psalm 45 (44):11-14, Rev.12:1;5-6} It is customary, after the seventh mystery, to pray two Hail Marys to bring the total number to seventy-two in honor of the tradition that the Virgin lived for seventy-two years on earth. Prayer for the Pope Catholics customarily pray an Our Father, a Hail Mary, and a Glory Be for the intentions of the Pope. Sign of the Cross V. R. EXTERNAL LINKS REFERENCES Books
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