Meditations courtesy of Catholic Prayer Site *

In the name of the Father, and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, Amen.

Pray the Apostles Creed

Pray the Our Father, three Hail Marys and announce the first Mystery

Meditations for the JOYFUL Mysteries

The Annunciation - Mary is troubled by the angel's greetings, 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.
The Visitation - 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.
The Nativity - 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.
The Presentation - 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.
The Finding of Jesus in the Temple - The boy Jesus was filled with wisdom, because His 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 option, but the Truth. Meditations for the SORROWFUL Mysteries The Agony in the Garden - 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. The Scourging - 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. The Crowning with Thorns - 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 its no big deal. The Carrying of the Cross - Jesus was not condemned by te power of wicked people. He was condemned because of the silence of good people. Silence always helps the oppressor, never the victim. Let us pay that we may never be silent about abortion, but rather will clearly speak up to save babies from death. The Crucifixion - 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. Meditations for the GLORIOUS Mysteries The Resurrection - 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 pro-lifers will spread this victory to every segment of our society. The Ascension - 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 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. The Descent of the Holy Spirit - 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. The Assumption - 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?" The Coronation - Mary is the Queen of the Universe. 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 we be pro-life.   Hail, Holy Queen, Mother of Mercy, our life, our sweetness and our hope, to thee do we cry poor banished children of Eve; to thee do we send up our sighs, mourning and weeping in this valley of tears; turn then most gracious Advocate, thine eyes of mercy toward us, and after this our exile, show unto us the blessed fruit of thy womb, Jesus. O clement, O loving, O sweet Virgin Mary! Pray for us O holy Mother of God, that we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.   Examine your Pro-Life Conscience HERE Pledge to move into action for Life  HERE   *From "In the Palm of His Hand: Prayers to End Abortion" by Father Frank Pavone. See www.PriestsForLife.org.