The Seven Joys of the Virgin

The Seven Joys of the Virgin Mary are traditional Catholic themes highlighting moments of happiness and divine grace in her life. They include her Annunciation (angel announces she will be Jesus’ mother), Nativity (birth of Jesus), presents at Jesus’ temple, seeing Jesus lost and found in the temple, her meeting Jesus carrying the cross, her witnessing His crucifixion, and her joyful assumption into heaven. These joys emphasize her role as a model of faith, hope, and divine favor, inspiring devotion and reflection on her unique relationship with God and her shared human experiences of sorrow and joy.