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Pro-life Reflections on the "LuminousMysteries" of the Rosary

Source:http://www.priestsforlife.org/prayers/luminous.htm

On October 16, 2002, Pope John Paul II recommended to the Christian worldthe addition of a new setof Mysteries to the Rosary. Following are pro-life meditations on these mysteries.

First Luminous Mystery: Christ is Baptized in the Jordan

When Jesus is baptized, the Father's voice is heard: "This is my beloved Son." All are called to becomeadopted sons and daughters of God through baptism. We pray that children in the womb may beprotected, so that they may be born and welcomed into the Christian community by baptism.

Second Luminous Mystery: Christ is made known at the Wedding of Cana

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.

Third Luminous Mystery: Christ proclaims the Kingdom and Calls All to Conversion

"Repent and believe the Good News." Let us pray that these first words of Jesus' public ministry may beheard by all who have committed abortion. May they know that the Lord calls them to conversion, andmay they experience life-giving repentance.

Fourth Luminous Mystery: The Transfiguration

Christ is transformed on the mountain, and the disciples see His glory. May the eyes of all people betransformed, that they may see each and every human life as a reflection of the glory of God Himself.

Fifth Luminous Mystery: Jesus gives us the Eucharist

"This is My Body, given up for you." The Eucharist teaches us how to live and how to love. Let us praythat parents who sacrifice the babies for the sake of themselves may learn instead to put themselvesaside for the sake of their babies.

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How to Pray the Pro-Life Rosary

(Source:http://www.2heartsnetwork.org/prolife.htm)

How to Pray the Pro-Life Rosary(May be said on a regular-colored rosary, too)

The Crucifix: Lord, for all those who say, " I don't believe", I say" I believe inGod"...continue saying the Creed.

Our Father (Clear or white beads): Offer the first Our Fatherfor the intentions ofour Holy Father the Pope.

3 Hail Mary's(purple: represents the Lord's Passion and Death)

Pray: Lord, I offer these 3 Hail Mary's for an increase in Faith, Hope, and Love in
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all people so that all people will always choose life, and I also offer them inreparation for the suffering You endure each time an unborn babe is killed, each

time someone is euthanized, each time death overcomes life in this world. Amen.(Then continue with saying the 3 Hail Mary's)

First Decade(Aqua-Blue and Clear or White beads)State the Mystery of the dayPray: Dear Lord, Dear Mother Mary, every aqua bead in this decade is special,

for on it I pray that 'Hail Mary' for the intentions of the Immaculate Heart of

Mary, and on every clear or white bead, I say that 'Hail Mary' for Peace in ourworld. Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, Have Mercy on us!

Mary, Queen of Peace, pray of us! Amen.(Then continue with the Our Father, 10 Hail Mary's, and Glory Be)

Second Decade(Red and clear or white beads)

State the Mystery of the dayPray: Jesus, Source of Mercy; Mary Bearer of Mercy, on every "red" 'Hail Mary', I

pray in reparation for the blood spilled from every baby wrenched from itsmother's womb through abortion. I know that even as You hold and comfort

each of these precious little ones, the horror of their slaughter screams for justiceto be meted out upon our world. May these "red" 'Hail Mary's' be a source of

reparation for our sin. I also offer each "white/clear" 'Hail Mary' for the mothersand fathers of these aborted little ones, that they may receive the grace to repent

of this sin, turn to Jesus, and receive the gift of salvation with open hearts. Healthem of the emotional and psychological wounds that this sin has caused as You

pour out the graces of conversion upon them. Let them now witness for life!

Amen(Then continue with the Our Father, 10 Hail Mary's, and Glory Be)

Third Decade(Black and clear or white beads: The black beads symbolize theentire medical profession that participates in pro-death activities: all doctors,

nurses, and assistants, helpers of every type that contribute to abortion,euthanasia, anti-life practices of every sort. Every clear or white 'Hail Mary' is fortheir conversion, repentance, and courage in standing against this crimson tide of

death!)

State the Mystery of the dayPray: Lord Jesus; Mother Mary, in this decade I offer reparation for all the sins

of the medical personnel that act in the interest of death in our society and in ourworld. I plead also for their conversion to Your truth. Let them see the truth of

what they are doing, see the horror of it, rend their hearts in repentance, thenwork for Life and for You, Jesus, all the rest of their days. Amen.(Then continue with the Our Father, 10 Hail Mary's, and Glory Be)

Fourth Decade(Red, clear or white, and blue beads)State the Mystery of the day

Pray: Lord Jesus, Source of All Truth; Mary, Our Lady of All Peoples with every"red" 'Hail Mary' I pray that every bad, anti-life law in our nation and world be

reversed. With every "clear/white" 'Hail Mary' I petition for new and strong pro-life laws to be enacted in our nation and in Your world. Amen.

(Then continue with the Our Father, 10 Hail Mary's, and Glory Be)Fifth Decade(Green and clear or white beads: Green is symbolic of hope. Our

Hope is Jesus Christ and the Life in the Holy Spirit He offers to us if we but


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receive it. Because of our hope in Jesus we have faith that one day our hope formercy justice, truth, peace, and life will be fully realized.)

State the Mystery of the dayPray: Lord Jesus, I thank You for Your incarnation in our human flesh. You were

formed in the womb of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Your humanity at the moment ofYour conception gives us, each and every one, humanity at the moment of Yourconception. Had Satan had his way, You too would have been torn from Your

mother's womb, never to be born, and never to fulfill Your destiny in theparticular manner in which You did fulfill it. On every "green" 'Hail Mary' I thank

You for those who in any way work for life. Give them continued courage,

strength, peace of heart, and love. Protect them from all evil and increase theirwitness in this nation and in this world. Strengthen their families to understand

the importance of their work and to support them in their stand for life.Mother Mary, our mother, under the titles of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Mother of

Perpetual Help, Queen of Peace, join us in our intercession for the end of all pro-

death, pro-choice activities, Crush the dead of evil in our nation, our world, and inour personal lives. Roll back the crimson holocaust. With every "cleary/white"'Hail Mary' of this decade advance the cause of your Divine Son, Jesus, the

Incarnate Word! Stay the hand of Chastisement, and if it must fall - Protect yourchildren. Amen.

(Then continue with the Our Father, 10 Hail Mary's, and Glory Be,followed by the Hail Holy Queen)

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