The Joyful Mysteries - Meditations of St. Gemma Galgani

The Annunciation

You, Jesus, are the love of all people, You are the only love: I shout it out loud. I would like to love You very much, Jesus! With such purity with which the virgins loved You; with such fortitude with which the martyrs loved You… And so, yes, Jesus… Forgive me, Jesus, if I dare to say too much: with such love with which Your Mama loved You.

The Visitation

Jesus, my Redemption, I give You glory, I bless You. What can I give You for so many gifts You have bestowed upon me? My soul offers You infinite thanksgiving. Of course, O Jesus, it is less than the countless benefits You have granted me… And my wretched soul offers You thanksgiving, not as it should, but as it can. You, O Jesus, in Your infinite mercy, receive me. I offer You glory and prayers: receive them too.

The Nativity of Jesus

Come, Jesus, to reign in my heart. Come, come, Jesus, because I desire You day and night… Come, Jesus, into my heart, because I long for You. Be ready, Jesus… Be ready, Jesus, because my heart is waiting for You. Hurry… Do you see how it suffers? My heart expands, Lord, and feels that sweetness which only Divine mercy can give.

The Presentation of Jesus in the Temple

I offer You all of myself. Do with me whatever You want. I give You, Jesus… But what should I give You, if I do not have a single healthy sense? The mortification of the senses, the renunciation of the will… This I offer You. I also offer You, O Jesus, the small fruits of my pain… And then… Everything, O Jesus, that a soul redeemed by Your passion can offer You. Praised be Jesus, the Word uncreated!

The Finding of Jesus in the Temple

Only You, Jesus, You alone do I seek, I want only You. And if I complain, Jesus, do not listen to me. When I desire You, Jesus, do not leave me. When I seek You, do not abandon me. Be always with me, O Lord. I am entirely from the Heart of Jesus. I want to be Your victim for sinners and I want to die as a victim. Jesus, these poor sinners, do not abandon them. I am ready to do everything to save them.