Meditations on the Mysteries of the Rosary;
JOYFUL MYSTERIES
ANNUNCIATION
You said ‘yes’ to the angel without regard to cost to Yourself, Blessed Mother. Help us to say ‘yes’ to God’s will for us in every present moment. Sorrowful and Immaculate Heart of Mary, Pray For Us.
VISITATION
You traveled to visit Your cousin and to assist her in her need. Protect us on our journeys from any terrorist attacks. Sorrowful and Immaculate Heart of Mary, Pray For Us.
NATIVITY
You were unable to find a suitable dwelling place for the birth of Your Son, Mary. Yet, Jesus nestled in Your arms must have felt secure. Help us as a nation to feel secure once more. Sorrowful and Immaculate Heart of Mary, Pray For Us.
PRESENTATION
Your heart was pierced by a sword, Mary, so that the thoughts of many would be laid bare. Our hearts are pierced today, Blessed Mother, as we see the evil that was behind these terrorist attacks. Sorrowful and Immaculate Heart of Mary, Pray For Us.
FINDING JESUS IN THE TEMPLE
When Jesus was lost You searched for Him sorrowing, Blessed Mother. Many are lost today as a result of this attack on our country. We ask You to assist those who search for them, and those who wait for them with the grace of Your heart. Sorrowful and Immaculate Heart of Mary, Pray For Us.
SORROWFUL MYSTERIES
AGONY IN THE GARDEN
Jesus, You agonized over those who would not turn to You despite Your death on the cross. Jesus, we ask You to have mercy on the terrorists who will not turn to You. Sacred Heart of Jesus, Have Mercy On Us.
SCOURGING AT THE PILLAR
Your flesh was torn from Your bones, Jesus. Many suffered injuries in these terrorist attacks. Sacred Heart of Jesus, Have Mercy On Us.
CROWNING WITH THORNS
So many suffer mental anguish over these senseless acts of violence, Jesus. Help this nation as it mourns. Sacred Heart of Jesus, Have Mercy On Us.
CARRYING OF THE CROSS
You accepted Your cross with patience, Jesus. Help our nation to bear patiently this heavy cross. Sacred Heart of Jesus, Have Mercy On Us.
CRUCIFIXION
As You embraced Your cross, Jesus, You prayed for Your enemies. Help us to forgive our enemies and to pray for them. Sacred Heart of Jesus, Have Mercy On Us.
GLORIOUS MYSTERIES
RESURRECTION
Help us as a nation to rise from the ashes of this tragedy. Sacred Heart of Jesus, Have Mercy On Us.
ASCENSION
You ascended to Your throne in Heaven, Jesus, victorious over death. From Your throne, take into Heaven all who have perished in this tragedy. Sacred Heart of Jesus, Have Mercy On Us.
DESCENT OF THE HOLY SPIRIT
Our bodies are meant to be temples of the holy spirit. Inspire all people and every nation to respect life from conception to natural death. Sacred Heart of Jesus, Have Mercy On Us.
ASSUMPTION
Mary, You were assumed into Heaven body and soul because Your heart was blameless before God. Please pray that the heart of our nation becomes blameless before God by overturning abortion. Immaculate Heart of Mary, Pray For Us.
CORONATION
From Your throne in Heaven, Mary, You can see into all hearts. Reveal to us our enemies. Inspire our nation’s leaders to reconcile the heart of this nation to God. Immaculate Heart of Mary, Pray For Us.