Mary, we pray that all mothers who are with child will respect their privilege as you did. We pray that the laws of nations and social attitudes will encourage and protect all expectant mothers. May they, too, proclaim, "I am the handmaid of the Lord. Let what you have said be done to me."
Mary, you know that God alone gives the gift of life. Help all abortionists to realise that only he has the right to take life back.
Our Father ...
The following is an example of the Hail Mary as said in this rosary:
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus, announced by Gabriel. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now, and at the hour of our death. Amen.
....Jesus,Son of David. Holy Mary .....
....Jesus, Son of God.
....Jesus, Son of the Most High.
....Jesus, Ruler of the House of Jacob.
....Jesus,of whose kingdom there shall be no end
....Jesus, whom you conceived whilst remaining a virgin.
....Jesus, whom you conceived through the poter of the Holy Spirit.
....Jesus, the Lord whose handmaid you are.
....Jesus, Christ our King.
Glory be ... O my Jesus ...
Mary had heard from Gabriel of Elizabeth's becoming pregnant, despite her advanced years. And so the holy Virgin went to stay with her. "Of all women you are the most blessed, and blessed is the fruit of your womb" exclaimed Elizabeth. The two holy women treasured the new lives growing within them.
Mary and Elizabeth and John the Baptist, please pray to Jesus that our society will treasure every human life from conception till natural death.
Our Father ... Hail Mary ...
....Jesus, who sanctified John in his mother's womb. Holy Mary .........Glory be ... O my Jesus ...
....Jesus, who sanctified John when himself an unborn child.
....Jesus, who brought Elizabeth the Holy Spirit.
....Jesus, whom Elizabeth recognised as her Lord.
....Jesus,who has made you blessed for all generations.
....Jesus, who has done great things for you.
....Jesus, Holy is his name.
....Jesus, who has routed the proud of heart.
....Jesus, who has filled the hungry with good things.
....Jesus, our unborn King.
Mary and Joseph travelled to Bethlehem, in obedience to the command of Caesar Augustus. Mary's time had come, but only a stable was available for lodging. There was no room at the inn.
Mary, in our day there are many expectant mothers with no proper place to have and raise their children. Society would rather they destroyed the child instead. Grant courage to those in such need, and teach our civil authorities to act humanely and responsibly.
Our Father ... Hail Mary ...
....Jesus, born in a stable. Holy Mary .....
....Jesus, wrapped in swaddling clothes.
....Jesus, laid in a manger.
....Jesus, proclaimed by angels.
....Jesus, adored by shepherds.
....Jesus, revealed by a star.
....Jesus, honoured by wise kings.
....Jesus, persecuted by King Herod.
....Jesus, driven into Egypt.
....Jesus, Christ the Lord, our newborn King.
Glory be ... O my Jesus ...
Mary and Joseph brought Jesus to the temple, in obedience to the law of Moses. They presented the Child to God, his Father. Simeon rejoiced to see the light of the world, but spoke also of Jesus as a sign of contradiction, and foretold the sword of sorrow that would pierce Mary's heart.
We pray that all babes be privileged to come to birth and then to baptism in their parish Church. May all mothers praise and thank God for their children.
Our Father ... Hail Mary ...
....Jesus, the Lord coming to his Temple. Holy Mary ..
....Jesus, who was recognised by Simeon and Anna.
....Jesus, light of the pagans.
....Jesus, salvation of the Nations.
....Jesus, the glory of Israel.
....Jesus, fall and rising of many in Israel.
....Jesus, a sign to be rejected.
....Jesus, who brought you a sword of sorrow.
....Jesus, the deliverance of Jerusalem.
....Jesus, our infant King.
Glory be .... O my Jesus ...
5. The Boy Jesus is lost and found.
On coming of age Jesus' first act is to be about his Father's business. His second is to submit himself to Mary and Joseph as an act of free and mature deliberation. His three days' absence from them foreshadows his absence in the tomb. Mary treasures all these things in her heart. Her Son has given her much to ponder.
Jesus, teach all mothers to choose to be with their children and renounce the violent separation of abortion. Comfort those who suffer the separation of bereavement.
Our Father ... Hail Mary ...
....Jesus, whom you and Joseph sought sorrowing. Holy Mary .....
....Jesus, lost for three days.
....Jesus, found in the Temple.
....Jesus, found amidst the doctors.
....Jesus, who was about his Father's business.
....Jesus, who went down to Nazareth and was subject to you.
....Jesus, who was lost again on Good Friday.
....Jesus, who was lost for another three days.
....Jesus, found again on Easter Sunday.
....Jesus, our Boy-King.
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