Sunday, January 24, 2010

Novena for Life VI

Day Six
Preaching the Gospel of Life in Every Moment

Prayer
Father of life, from the beginning of each day and into the night, teach me the sacred value of every human life from its very beginning until its end in you.

A reading from the Letter of Saint Paul to the Romans 14: 7-9, 10c-12
No one lives for oneself, and no one dies for oneself. For if we live, we live for the Lord and If we die, we die for the Lord; so then, whether we live or die, we are the Lord's. For this is why Christ died and came to life, that he might be Lord of both the dead and the living. For we shall all stand before the judgment seat of God; for it is written: "as I live, says the Lord, every knee shall bend before me, and every tongue shall give praise to God." So then each of us shall give an accounting of himself to God.

(silent reflection)

Prayer
God of all creation, infuse in the minds and hearts of all who serve us in government, the academy and the healing sciences the right of every
human being to the respect of their God-given lives.

A Reflection by Pope John Paul II*
For the Christian, [the commandment "You shall no kill"] involves an absolute imperative to respect, love and promote the life of every brother and sister, in accordance with the requirements of God's bountiful love in Jesus Christ. "He laid down his life for us; and we ought to lay down our lives for the brethren" (1John 3:16)...It resounds in the moral conscience of everyone as an irrepressible echo of the original covenant of God the Creator with mankind. It can be recognized by everyone through the light of reason and it can be observed thanks to the mysterious working of the spirit who, blowing where he wills (cf. John 3:8), comes to and involves every person living in this world. It is therefore a service of love which we are all committed to ensure to our neighbor, that his or her life may be always defended and promoted especially when it is weak or threatened

Our Father...
Hail Mary...
Glory Be...

* Pope John Paul II, Evangelium Vitae, no. 77

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Today we are invited to pray for LIFE. Give thanks for LIFE. Bear witness to LIFE. This is the time to reflect on all those hugs, giggles, tears and pain.
If you can visit our Lord in the tabernacle. Spend REAL time with him.

And in so doing say,
"Thanks be to God."

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Since I first posted this Novena for Life, God has blessed this family with two more children There are 10 grand children all told.


Their smile and music, their tears and their runny noses all bring us together in love, joy, and celebration of that most precious of gifts, LIFE!!!! Ron and I have also been blessed by the addition of two very special step-grandchildren. The too have their talents and gifts and the add to the joy of our family!

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A Sincere
Thanks be to God!!!

3 comments:

  1. First, congratulations on your two new and quite adorable additions to the family.

    Next, let me add that I am VERY late starting this Novena but I will do it and then backtrack to the first days.

    Thank you for sharing it, Cathy.

    blessings, hugs and prayers,

    marcy

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  2. Blessings on all your grandchildren!

    I loved today's prayers, and I liked best what Pope John Paul II said about the 'light of reason' and 'the mysterious working of the Spirit', and about life always being defended and promoted especially when it is weak or threatened. It gives me hope and reminds me that when I begin to think that all is lost on this cause in our country, that there is a Higher Power we can depend on to change man's heart. And I pray that I have the courage to respond to the Spirit if called on.
    Love and Prayers,
    Eileen

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  3. I have read your post twice Cathy, not only to totally hear your messages but to pray with you and listen to this beautiful song....Hugs

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