Hello out there! My weather report for today is, Brrrr! It's cold outside! The sun is shining and some of the icy snow is melting. I pray that you are warm and safe, near and far, wherever you are!
Last night, before the 6:00 pm Mass, we prayed the rosary for the unborn babies. I was blessed to lead the third and fourth Glorious Mysteries. The pro-life rosary has special meditations after the scripture for each mystery. As we prayed the rosary last night, I realized that I haven't shared this special rosary in several years.
THE SIGN OF THE CROSS
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen
THE APOSTLES' CREED
I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth,
and in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord.
Who was conceived by the Holy Spirit,
born of the Virgin Mary,
suffered under Pontius Pilate,
was crucified, died and was buried;
He descended into hell;
on the third day He rose again from the dead;
He ascended into heaven,
and is seated at the right hand of God the Father almighty;
from there He will come to judge the living and the dead.
I believe in the Holy Spirit,
the holy catholic Church,
the communion of saints,
the forgiveness of sins,
the resurrection of the body,
and life everlasting. Amen.
Pray - "The Our Father"
Pray three Hail Marys'
Pray - The Glory be to the Father
First Joyful Mystery
The Annunciation
Luke 1:28
And when the angel had come to her, he said, "Hail, full of grace,
the Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou among women."
Mary is troubled by the angel's greeting, yet rejoices to do God's will. Let us pray
that those who are troubled by their pregnancy may have the grace to trust in
God's will.
After each intention, we pray one "Our Father", "Ten Hail Marys",
one "Glory be to the Father", and one "O' My Jesus" prayer. For the Pro-Life Rosary
we add "Jesus, protect and save the unborn" at the end, before starting the next mystery.
Second Joyful Mystery
The Visitation
Luke 1:41-42
Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit and cried out in a loud voice:
"Blest are you among women and blest is the fruit of your womb."
John the Baptist leapt for joy in his mother's womb. We pray that people may realize
that abortion is not about children who "might" come into the world, but is about
children who are already in the world, living and growing in the womb, and are
scheduled to be killed.
Pray one "Our Father", "Ten Hail Marys",
one "Glory be to the Father", and one "O' My Jesus" prayer.
"Jesus, protect and save the unborn"
Third Joyful Mystery
The Birth Of Jesus
Luke 2:7
She gave birth to her first-born Son and wrapped Him in
swaddling clothes and laid Him in a manger, because there was
no room for them in the place where travelers lodged.
God Himself was born as a child. The greatness of a person does not depend on size,
for the newborn King is very small. Let us pray for an end to prejudice against the tiny
babies threatened by abortion.
Pray one "Our Father", "Ten Hail Marys",
one "Glory be to the Father", and one "O' My Jesus" prayer.
"Jesus, protect and save the unborn"
Fourth Joyful Mystery
The Presentation
Luke 2:22-23
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."
The Child is presented in the Temple because the Child belongs to God. Children are
not the property of their parents, nor of the government. They -and we- belong to
God Himself.
Pray one "Our Father", "Ten Hail Marys",
one "Glory be to the Father", and one "O' My Jesus" prayer.
"Jesus, protect and save the unborn"
Fifth Joyful Mystery
Finding The Child Jesus in The Temple
Luke 2:46
On the third day they came upon Him in the temple sitting in the midst
of the teachers, listening to them and asking them questions.
The boy Jesus was filled with wisdom, because He is God. Let us pray that all people
may see the wisdom of His teachings about the dignity of life, and may understand that
this teaching is not an opinion, but the truth.
Pray one "Our Father", "Ten Hail Marys",
one "Glory be to the Father", and one "O My Jesus" prayer.
"Jesus, protect and save the unborn"'
End the rosary by praying the "Hail Holy Queen Prayer" and making the Sign of the Cross
The one thing that I've continued with my daily rosaries is to say, "Jesus, protect and save the unborn" after each decade. But I realized last night that I have missed these heartfelt and thought provoking pro-life meditations.
Psalm 139:14 - I am fearfully and wonderfully made!
God loves you so much! Go out and be a light in the world!
Peace and blessings to you and yours,
near and far, wherever you are!
Bye for now, Sharla
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