The Second Joyful Mystery in Catholic tradition refers to the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary to her cousin Elizabeth. It is one of the events associated with the life of Jesus and Mary and is typically prayed as part of the Rosary. The painting shows the moment of joy between the two cousins, with Mary represented by the purety of the white shawl, and the green shawl of Elizabeth represents peace, harmony and hope.
When Elizabeth heard Mary's greeting, her baby, John the Baptist, leaped in her womb and she was filled with the Holy Spirit. She greeted Mary with the words, "Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb."
The Second Joyous Mystery is a reminder of the humility, faith, and joy of Mary as she shared the news of her miraculous pregnancy with Elizabeth.
