January 24, 2020 Reflection – Mary, Mother of Jesus, hear our prayer!
(c) Mary TV January 24, 2020St. Francis de Sales, Bishop and Doctor of the ChurchDay of the March for Life in Washington DC. Dear Family of Mary! Today there is a March for Life in Washington DC. Let’s pray this Litany to Mary to call down upon our brothers and sisters the protection and blessing of Our Lady as they stand up to defend all babies in the womb from abortion. With Mary, our Queen, all things are possible. THE NEW TESTAMENT LITANY OF MARY. Mary, Daughter of Sion,Pray for us. Mary, Temple of the Lord,Pray for us. Mary, Ark of the Covenant,Pray for us. Mary, New Eve and Mother of the Living,Pray for us. Mary, Faithful Remnant of Israel,Pray for us. Blessed Mary, ever full of grace.Pray that we may hear the Word of God and act on it. Blessed Mary, you welcomed the Lord into our midst,Pray that we may hear the Word of God and act on it. Blessed Mary, the Holy Spirit came to you and God’s Power enveloped you,Pray that we may hear the Word of God and act on it. Blessed Mary, you are favored above all women,Pray that we may hear the Word of God and act on it. Blessed Mary, the Lord has accomplished great things in you,Pray that we may hear the Word of God and act on it. Blessed Mary, you went in haste to render service to Elizabeth,Pray that we may hear the Word of God and act on it. Blessed Mary, you brought forth Him who is our Savior, Emmanuel, God-with-us Pray that we may hear the Word of God and act on it. Blessed Mary, you took delight in Jesus’ growth in wisdom, age, and grace,Pray that we may hear the Word of God and act on it. Holy Mary, from the compassion you showed at Cana,May we do whatever God asks of us. Holy Mary, from your experience of anguish and loneliness,May we do whatever God asks of us. Holy Mary, from your joy at the resurrection, May we do whatever God asks of us. Holy Mary, from your prayer in the Pentecost Church,May we do whatever God asks of us. Holy Mary, from your life of fidelity,May we do whatever God asks of us. Holy Mary, from your hope in the fulfillment of God’s promises,May we do whatever God asks of us. Holy Mary, from your love of God and God’s People,May we do whatever God asks of us. Mary, Mother of our God, and Savior, Jesus Christ Lead us to your Son. Mary, our Mother, Lead us to your Son. Mary, Mother of the Church, Lead us to your Son. Mary, woman of heavenly glory,Lead us to your Son. Mary, woman clothed with the sun,Lead us to your Son. Mary, first among the redeemed,Lead us to your Son. Mary, image of the Church perfected,Lead us to your Son. Mary, sign of hope and consolation,Lead us to your Son. Lord God, our Father,Receive us. Lord Jesus, Son of God and Son of Mary,Receive us. Spirit of Life and Truth and Love,Receive us. Let us pray: Blessed are you,O Lord our God,for the great things you have accomplished in Mary,the Virgin Mother of your Son.By the power of the Holy Spiritshe is for us a model and sign of faith and hope.May we come to welcome you as she did,to treasure all that you send us in love,and to ponder the Great Mystery,hidden for ages,and now made known to us in Jesus the Lord. All praise be yours,Almighty Father,through Jesus Christ your Son,in the Holy Spirit, now and forever. Amen. [Composed by Fr. Robert Bouffier, SM] https://www.catholicdoors.com/prayers/litanies/p03487.htm In Jesus, Mary and Joseph!Cathy Nolan©Mary TV 2020