--- title: The Presentation {Jesus' Guide to the New Year through the Rosary} description: Reflect on the Presentation with us as we journey into the new year with Jesus as our guide. --- [![catholic-mom-logo-v2](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/images/catholic-mom-logo-v2.svg "catholic-mom-logo-v2")](https://www.catholicmom.com/) [![facebook](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/icons/social-icon-facebook.svg)](http://www.facebook.com/CatholicMomCommunity) [![twitter](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/icons/social-icon-twitter.svg)](http://twitter.com/CatholicMomCom) [![instagram](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/icons/social-icon-instagram.svg)](http://instagram.com/catholicmomcommunity) [![youtube](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/icons/social-icon-youtube.svg)](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAuUqHCVPDzyMgSMaMZxxug?view_as=subscriber) [![search-icon](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/icons/search-icon.svg)](https://www.catholicmom.com/articles/2014/02/09/the-presentation-jesus-guide-to-the-new-year-through-the-rosary#) # The Presentation {Jesus' Guide to the New Year through the Rosary} Feb 9, 2014 12:00:59 PM  |  by [Lorrie Lane Dyer](https://www.catholicmom.com/articles/author/lorrie-lane-dyer) *Editor’s Note: We’re continuing our journey through the rosary with Jesus as our guide.* [![25632801](https://www.catholicmom.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/25632801-292x400.jpg?width=292&height=400&name=25632801-292x400.jpg)](http://catholicmom.com/2014/02/09/the-presentation-jesus-guide-to-the-new-year-through-the-rosary/attachment/25632801/) Today we are taking a look at the fourth Joyful Mystery, The Presentation, to help guide us on our journey through the New Year through the Rosary. > “When the day came to purify them according to the law of Moses, the couple brought Him up to Jerusalem so that He could be presented to the Lord, for it is written in the law of the Lord, ‘Every first-born male shall be consecrated to the Lord.’ ”  (Luke 2:22-23) The Fruit of the Mystery is *Obedience*.  Obedience can be a difficult goal to achieve.  However, obedience definitely plays a role in Jesus’ Guide to the New Year through the Rosary.  Again, Mary and Joseph illustrate the importance of obedience.  When we are obedient to God’s will and follow him along our life path we will certainly find we are on the right path. Let’s take our first four fruits of the Joyful Mysteries and continue moving forward on our journey of the New Year through the Rosary. [*Read all the reflections in the “Jesus’ Guide to the New Year through the Rosary” series.*](http://catholicmom.com/tag/jesus-guide-to-the-new-year/) *Copyright 2014 Lorrie Lane Dyer* *The Presentation in the Temple*, 1498 - 1499, Tempera and gold on parchment Jean Bourdichon, illuminator (French, 1457 - 1521, active Tours, France, early 1480s - 1521) Leaf: 24 x 17 cm (9 7/16 x 6 11/16 in.) The J. 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She is working on her Masters of Leadership Development, with a focus in Military Chapel programs at St. Mary of the Woods College. 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