I have found some remarkable parallels between the Joyful Mysteries and Glorious Mysteries in the Rosary. Maybe I can deepen these insight in the future, but, for the time being, here is what skims the surface:
First |
Annunciation: | An angel announces to blessed Mary the Good News. |
Resurrection: | An angel announces to Mary Magdalene the Good News. |
Second |
Visitation: | Jesus, through Mary, blesses His predecessor. |
Ascension: | Jesus blesses His successors. |
Third |
Nativity: | The Head of the Church is born into the world. |
Pentecost: | The Body of the Church is born into the world. |
Fourth |
Presentation: | Mary presents Jesus in the earthly Temple. |
Assumption: | Jesus presents Mary in the heavenly Temple. |
Fifth |
Temple Finding: | Wisdom is seated in the earthly Temple. |
Coronation: | Wisdom is seated in the heavenly Temple. |