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JOYFUL
MYSTERIES |
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The
Annunciation |
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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.
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The
Visitation |
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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. |
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The
Nativity |
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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. |
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The
Presentation |
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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.
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The
Finding of Jesus in the Temple |
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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 |
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LUMINOUS
MYSTERIES |
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On
October 16, 2002, Pope John Paul II recommended to the
Christian world the addition of a new set of Mysteries
to the Rosary. Following are pro-life meditations on these
mysteries. |
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First
Luminous Mystery: Christ is Baptized in the Jordan |
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When
Jesus is baptized, the Father's voice is heard: "This
is my beloved Son." All are called to become adopted
sons and daughters of God through baptism. We pray that
children in the womb may be protected, so that they may
be born and welcomed into the Christian community by baptism. |
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Second
Luminous Mystery: Christ is made known at the Wedding
of Cana |
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Jesus
revealed His glory by the miracle at Cana. The new couple
was blessed not only with wine, but with faith in Christ.
Let us pray for strong marriages, rooted in the Lord,
and open to the gift of new life. |
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Third
Luminous Mystery: Christ proclaims the Kingdom and Calls
All to Conversion |
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"Repent
and believe the Good News." Let us pray that these
first words of Jesus' public ministry may be heard by
all who have committed abortion. May they know that the
Lord calls them to conversion, and may they experience
life-giving repentance. |
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Fourth
Luminous Mystery: The Transfiguration |
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Christ
is transformed on the mountain, and the disciples see
His glory. May the eyes of all people be transformed,
that they may see each and every human life as a reflection
of the glory of God Himself. |
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Fifth
Luminous Mystery: Jesus gives us the Eucharist |
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"This
is My Body, given up for you." The Eucharist teaches
us how to live and how to love. Let us pray that parents
who sacrifice the babies for the sake of themselves may
learn instead to put themselves aside for the sake of
their babies. |
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SORROWFUL
MYSTERIES |
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The
Agony in the Garden |
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Let
us pray for mothers and fathers who are in agony because
they are tempted to abort a child. May they be given the
good news that there are alternatives, and may they make
use of the help that is available. |
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The
Scourging |
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As
Christ's flesh was torn by the instruments of those who
scourged Him, so the bodies of babies in the womb are
torn by the instruments of the abortionists. Let us pray
that abortionists may repent of these acts of child-killing.
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The
Crowning With Thorns |
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Jesus
suffered the pain of thorns in His head, and did so silently.
We pray for the mothers and fathers of aborted children.
So many of them suffer deep grief and regret over a choice
they can never reverse. So many suffer in silence, because
others tell them it's no big deal. |
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The
Carrying of the Cross |
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Jesus
was not condemned by the power of wicked people. He was
condemned because of the silence of good people. Silence
always helps the oppressor, never the victim. Let us pray
that we may never be silent about abortion, but rather
will clearly speak up to save babies from death. |
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The
Crucifixion |
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As
we ponder the death of Christ, let us remember the many
women who have died from so-called "safe, legal"
abortions. Let us ask forgiveness and mercy for them.
May their memory save other women from making this tragic
mistake. |
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GLORIOUS
MYSTERIES |
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The
Resurrection |
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Christ
is Risen! By his Resurrection, He has destroyed the power
of death, and therefore the power of abortion. The outcome
of the battle for Life has already been decided: Life
is victorious! Let us pray that all prolifers will spread
this victory to every segment of our society. |
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The
Ascension |
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By
ascending to the Father's throne, Christ takes our human
nature, given to us in the womb, to the heights of heaven.
He shows us that human beings are made to be raised to
heaven, not thrown in the garbage. Let us pray that the
world may learn this truth and reject abortion. |
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The
Descent of the Holy Spirit |
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The
Holy Spirit is the Advocate: He pleads our cause, for
we cannot save ourselves. We pray that He will make us
advocates for the babies, who cannot speak or write or
vote or protest or even pray. |
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The
Assumption |
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The
Blessed Virgin Mary was taken body and soul into heaven
because she is the Mother of God. Mother and child are
united. The Assumption reminds us that they belong together.
We pray that society will see that it cannot love women
while killing their children, and cannot save children
without helping their mothers. We pray that people will
be touched by the pro-life question, "Why can't we
love them both?" |
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The
Coronation |
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Mary
is the Queen of the Universe. The Church teaches that
she is the greatest creature, second only to God Himself.
The Church defends the dignity of women. We pray that
people will understand that to be pro-life means to be
pro-woman, and that to be pro-woman demands that we be
pro-life. |
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