PRAYER TO OUR LADY FOR HER CHOSEN SONS MOTHER MARY S DAUGHTERS DIOCESE OF BAKER March 20-26, 2015 then March 27 through Holy Thursday
The Priest
The Memorare REMEMBER, O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who fled to thy protection, implored thy help, or sought thy intercession was left unaided. Inspired with this confidence, I fly to thee, O Virgin of virgins, my Mother; to thee do I come; before thee I stand, sinful and sorrowful. O Mother of the Word Incarnate, despise not my petitions, but in thy mercy hear and answer me. Amen.
A ROSARY FOR PRIESTS JOYFUL MYSTERIES THE ANNUNCIATION The Angel Gabriel announces to Mary, a virgin, that she will become the Mother of God, Word madeflesh. For all centuries to come, Jesus will become flesh in the Holy Eucharist to nourish us in a most intimate union with Him. We pray for all priests who daily, through the words of the consecration at Mass, and through Holy Communion, bring us the Body and Blood of Christ. We pray for all future priests now being formed in the wombs of their mothers, that they may be safe from physical and spiritual harm, and come to Ordination as God intends. We pray for all future generations of priests. We pray also that priests may treasure the gift of celibacy. THE VISITATION Mary visits her cousin Elizabeth, who recognizes Mary as the living tabernacle for their Divine Lord. We pray especially for priests who bring Holy Communion to the sick, the shut-ins, and Viaticum to the dying. We pray for all the priests who minister to the sick in other ways, counsel, comfort and console them. THE NATIVITY OF JESUS Jesus is born in Bethlehem. The angels announce His birth; kings and shepherds come to adore Him. We pray that all seminarians grow in knowledge and love of God to become holy priests. We pray especially for those who will be ordained soon, that they may remain faithful all their lives to the sublime privilege of being other Christs among us. We pray that everyone will come to value the Eucharistic Feast and the Priesthood as among God's greatest gifts to us. We pray that every priest will consider himself a member of the Holy Family, a true son of Mary and Joseph, and a brother-priest of Jesus, the great High Priest. THE PRESENTATION IN THE TEMPLE Mary and Joseph, in obedience to the Law, bring Jesus to the temple to be dedicated to God. Simeon expresses his gratitude to God for revealing the Messias to him before he dies. We thank God for all priests who, like Simeon, have given us decades of faithful service. We pray that they may be rewarded for their generosity and self-sacrifice. We pray also for all priests whose hearts are pierced by loneliness, depression and rejection. FINDING JESUS IN THE TEMPLE Jesus is found among the teachers in the temple; He returns home and.is obedient to Mary and Joseph. We pray that priests will always be found going about their Father's business, and will be obedient to the teaching magisterium of the Church, our Holy Father and the bishops in communion with him. We pray for all young priests that the love and dedication they experience in the first years of their priesthood may increase with time. We pray for all priests who teach the Faith to children and adults. 4
SORROWFUL MYSTERIES THE AGONY IN THE GARDEN The Apostles fall asleep; Jesus sweats blood at the thought of His coming passion and death; angels come to comfort Him. We pray that all priests who are suffering and on the way to Calvary may be comforted by God's presence; those who have betrayed or denied the Faith through weakness may repent and return to the warmth of God's love. We pray that all priests may live only to do our Father's will, as Jesus always did. JESUS IS SCOURGED Jesus is cruelly scourged and beaten by the soldiers. We pray for priests who are persecuted, physically or mentally abused; those who are imprisoned or prevented from offering the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass or receiving Holy Communion. We pray for those priests living under Communist oppression. JESUS IS CROWNED WITH THORNS Jesus is mocked as king and His precious Head is cruelly pierced by thorns. We pray for priests who suffer for defending authentic Catholic doctrine. We pray that all Bishops will uphold the true teachings of the Catholic Church and resist temptations to compromise doctrine in the face of cultural and social pressures. JESUS CARRIES HIS CROSS Bruised, bleeding, and exhausted Jesus is forced to drag Himself and His cross up the hill of Calvary. We pray for all priests with heavy crosses; those who are weak, lonely, or have fallen from God s grace in some way. We pray for the Holy Father, who perhaps has the heaviest of crosses: the widespread persecution and abandonment of the Church from within and without. JESUS DIES ON THE CROSS Jesus sheds His last drops of Precious Blood to redeem us from sin and death. We pray for all priests who are in their last agony and those who will die today. We pray for those who thirst for the salvation of souls. We pray that the crucifixion of their wills may accomplish God's Designs for the salvation of the whole world. We pray that priests may take Mary into their hearts, as St. John the Apostle, one of the first priests, took Mary into his home. 5
THE GLORIOUS MYSTERIES THE RESURRECTION Jesus arises from the dead and appears to the Apostles. At times, priests may suffer from depression and despair that plague them when they see so little from their labors. We pray that priests will remember: the Crucifixion is followed by the Resurrection; darkness is always followed by Light. We pray that all priests may share the joy of the Risen Christ. THE ASCENSION Jesus instructs His Apostles and returns to His Father in Heaven. We pray that priests may carry out Jesus instructions to evangelize the whole world, instructing and baptizing countless souls. We pray for missionaries who live lives of utter poverty and deprivation to bring the Gospel to all the people. THE DESCENT OF THE HOLY GHOST The Holy Ghost comes down upon the Apostles, who are gathered with Mary. We pray that priests may be open to the graces of the Holy Ghost to strengthen them for the task of bringing souls to God and God to souls. We pray that they may be on fire to convert the most hardened sinners, and to bring God's love to the whole world. THE ASSUMPTION Mary is taken, body and soul, to Heaven. While she was on earth, she loved and prayed for the Apostles, the first priests. We pray that priests will be devoted to Mary and find in her the love and comfort of a mother, the most powerful intercession of our greatest Saint, and the surest refuge against Satan and his cohorts who seek destruction of priests and the priesthood. THE CORONATION Mary is crowned Queen of Heaven and earth; she is rewarded for her faithfulness to God. We pray that Mary, Queen of the Clergy, will be their model of faith and joy, and constant guide until they reach Heaven where a crown, jeweled with the many souls entrusted to them on the day of Ordination, will be their reward for faithful and loving service. 6
THE LUMINOUS MYSTERIES Mysteries of Light The First Luminous Mystery The Second Luminous Mystery THE BAPTISM OF THE LORD 1. John is baptizing in the Jordan proclaiming a baptism of repentance. 2. I am the voice of one crying in the desert, make straight the way of the Lord. The Second Luminous Mystery 3. One mightier than I is coming after me. 4. I have baptized you with water, He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit. THE WEDDING OF CANA 5. Seeing Jesus, John exclaims: Behold the Lamb of God. 6. Against protests of his unworthiness, John baptizes Jesus in the Jordan. 1. 7. After Jesus baptism a voice from Heaven: This is my 2. beloved Son in whom I am well pleased. 8. 3. The Spirit descends upon Jesus in the form of a dove. 9. In this heavenly manifestation is instituted the sacrament of baptism. 10. The divine Trinity is manifested: the voice of the Father is heard as the Spirit descends upon the Son. The Third Luminous Mystery Spiritual Fruit: Gratitude for the gift of Faith The Second Luminous Mystery THE WEDDING OF CANA 1. Jesus, His Mother and disciples were invited to a wedding in Cana. 2. During the wedding feast the wine ran short. 3. Mary turned to Jesus: They have no wine. 4. Jesus replied: What would you have me do? My hour has not yet come. 5. Mary said to the waiters: Do whatever he tells you. 6. There were six stone water jars, each holding fifteen to twenty gallons. 7. Jesus bids the waiters to fill the jars with water, and then draw some out and take it to the chief steward. 8. The chief steward said to the groom: Every man serves the good wine first... but you have saved the good wine until now. 9. At Mary s request, Jesus worked His first miracle. 10. By His presence, Christian marriage was raised to the dignity of a Sacrament. Spiritual Fruit: Fidelity 7
The Third Luminous Mystery THE PROCLAMATION OF THE KINGDOM 1. Repent, for the kingdom of God is at hand. 2. My kingdom is not of this world. 3. Unless a man be born again of water and the Spirit, he cannot enter the kingdom of heaven. 4. Whoever does not accept the kingdom of God as a little child will not enter into it. 5. I have come to call sinners, not the just. 6. Love your enemies, pray for those who persecute you. 7. Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 8. Blessed are they who hunger and thirst for justice, for they shall be satisfied. 9. Blessed are they who suffer persecution for justice sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 10. You are Peter, and upon this rock I will build My church... I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven. Spiritual Fruit: Desire for Holiness The Fourth Luminous Mystery THE TRANSFIGURATION 1. Jesus took Peter, James and John up a high mountain to pray. 2. Jesus was transfigured before them. 3. His face became as dazzling as the sun, his clothes as radiant as light. 4. This was to fortify their faith to withstand the coming tragedy of the Passion. 5. Jesus foresaw the scandal of the cross, and prepared them for it by this manifestation of His glory. 6. Moses and Elias (representing the Law and the prophets of the Old Testament) were conversing with Jesus about His passion. 7. Do not think I have come to destroy the Law or the Prophets... but to fulfill them. 8. From a cloud came a voice: This is my beloved Son, listen to Him. 9. Jesus admonishes them not to tell the vision to anyone until the Son of Man rises from the dead. 10. We too will behold the transfigured Jesus on the Last Day. Spiritual Fruit: Spiritual Courage 8
The Fifth Luminous Mystery THE INSTITUTION OF THE EUCHARIST 1. I have eagerly desired to eat this Passover with you before I suffer. 2. Jesus took bread, blessed it: Take and eat, this is My Body. 3. Taking the wine: This cup is the new covenant in my Blood, shed for you. 4. At that eucharistic meal, Jesus celebrated the first Mass. 5. At every Mass the sacrifice of Calvary is made present. 6. At the Last Supper Jesus instituted the sacrament of Holy Orders to perpetuate this sacrifice. 7. Whoever eats my flesh and drinks my blood remains in me and I in him. 8. The Eucharist is a sacrifice inasmuch as it is offered up, and a sacrament inasmuch as it is received. 9. In the Mass we offer ourselves to God, and God gives himself to us. 10. The Mass will be fruitful in the measure of our surrender to the Father. Spiritual Fruit: Love of our Eucharistic Lord PRAYER FOR PRIESTS O Jesus, our great High Priest, hear my humble prayers on behalf of Thy priests. Give them a deep faith, a bright and firm hope and a burning love which will ever increase in the course of their priestly life. In their loneliness, comfort them. In their sorrows, strengthen them. In their frustrations, point out to them that it is through suffering that the soul is purified, and show them that they are needed by the Church; they are needed by souls; they are needed for the work of redemption. O Loving Mother Mary, Mother of Priests, take to your heart your sons who are close to you because of their priestly ordination and because of the power which they have received to carry on the work of Christ in a world which needs them so much. Be their comfort, be their joy, be their strength, and especially help them to live and to defend the ideals of consecrated celibacy. AMEN 9
Cover Page Image: From the book A Priest for All Liturgical Seasons by Anthony J. Figeiredo, Msgr. Charles M. Mangan, Msgr. John A. Abruzzese, Msgr. Andrew R. Baker, and Msgr. Laurence J. Spiteri. Forward: His Eminence Cardinal John Patrick Foley With Permission: Fathers and Brothers of the Society of St. Paul, New York The creator of the Icon is Monsignor Anthony A. La Femina. Icon on page 3: Inexhaustible Chalice (Inexaustible Cup, or Non-intoxicating Chalice) is a Russian Marian icon which belongs to the Orans type and is considered miracle-making. A ROSARY FOR PRIESTS The late John J Cardinal Carberry of St. Louis 1904 1998 Distributed by Coalition in Support of Ecclesia Dei P.O. Box 2071, Glenview, Illinois 60025-6071 USA. www.ecclesiadei.org The Luminous Mysteries Mystery of Light courtesy of The Rosary Center - Dominican Fathers HEADQUARTERS OF THE ROSARY CONFRATERNITY All original material Copyright 2015-1983, Dominican Fathers / The Rosary Center, Portland, Oregon 10
Petition to Jesus Through Mary O Mother Mary, Queen of Peace, we, your daughters, come in the name of all those dedicated to peace to consecrate our lives to you and ask you to guide us as we gather mothers, wives and women of all walks of life throughout the world to pray and act for peace. May this peace be marked by the greatest respect for all God s creation, by a profound respect for all life, and by a deep reverence for your Son s Eucharistic Life. We pray for our Holy Father and our Bishops and all those called to the Holy Priesthood to be in perfect imitation of your Son, The Divine High Priest, Who instituted this holy vocation. We pray for those called to Holy Motherhood and Holy Womanhood to become more like you and to make you more known and loved. O Mother Mary, please take all that is in our hearts and present it to your Son, Jesus, the Prince of Peace. Return to us then, all the graces that only He can give to unite our wills to His most Divine Will so that we may have the only true and lasting Peace, your Son, in our hearts, in our homes, in our nation and all the nations of the world. Amen. Fiat! MOTHER MARY S DAUGHTERS with Eclesiastical Approval Judy Newport, co-founder of Mother Mary s Daughters MotherMarysDhtrs@aol.com The Roman Catholic DIOCESE OF BAKER Serving the parishes and missions of eastern Oregon