Today is the first weekend of October, respect life month. we will reflect upon the mysteries of the rosary this weekend through the lens of the respect for life. These intentions are for the Joyful Mysteries.
Prayer at the beginning of the rosary:
Our Lord Jesus, through you, all life came to be.
We offer up our prayers to you for all: for the great and powerful, for the weak and broken, for the smallest and most innocent, for tall human cedars and the very smallest of human flowers.
May all see in each human being a soul that is precious to you.
As we celebrated the feast day of Saint Thérèse of the Little Flower this week, on Wednesday, October 1st, we unite our prayers with prayers of Saint Thérèse, with the prayers of the Blessed Virgin Mary and the community of saints.
We ask this though Christ our Lord. Amen.
1. The Annunciation of our Lord
As the angel proclaimed the conception of Christ in Mary's womb, mothers and fathers learn every day about the upcoming birth of their children. Let us pray to Mary, the Mother of us all, that every child be treasured and protected from the first moment of conception as an inestimable and wondrous gift of God.
2. The Visitation of Mary to her cousin Elizabeth
As the child in Elizabeth's womb leaped for joy when the Blessed Virgin visited her, with Mary being pregnant with the Son of God, so may our hearts leap with joy at the wonders of new life promised in every expectant mother.
3. The Nativity of our Lord Jesus
In the birth of every child we see the birth of Christ Jesus in the humble Bethlehem stable. Let us commend all new mothers and fathers and every newborn child to the protection and intercession of the Mother of God and Mother of all Christians.
4. The presentation of Jesus in the Temple
As Christ was consecrated to God at his presentation in the temple by Mary and Joseph, so may we consecrate all children and youth to that holiness, purity, and innocence by which they lead us to God. Let us pray for all the children and youth in our parish community and give thanks for the ways we see Christ in them.
5. The finding in the Temple
As the Christ Child was found in the temple by the Blessed Virgin Mary and Saint Joseph, so we pray for all children, especially those lost and forgotten, especially those who are victims of violence, bullying, and neglect. May the Gospel of Life impel us to find them when they are most in need and to lead them home to a place where they are treasured, protected, and loved.
Prayer at the end of the rosary –
Heavenly Father, the beauty and dignity of human life is the crowning glory of your creation. You further ennobled that life when your Son became one with us in his incarnation. Help us to realize the sacredness of human life and to respect it from the moment of conception until the moment at death. Give us the courage to speak with truth, love, and conviction in defense of life. Help us to extend the gentle hand of mercy and forgiveness to those who do not reverence your gift of life. To all, grant pardon for the times we have failed to be grateful for your precious gift of life or to respect it in others. We ask this in Jesus' Name. Amen.
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