You who dwell in the shelter of the Lord who abide in His
shadow for life, say to the Lord: 'My refuge, my God in whom I
trust!' Refrain: And He will raise you up on eagles' wings, bear
you on the breath of dawn, make you to shine like the sun, and
hold you in the palm of His hand. The snare of the fowler will
never capture you, and famine will bring you no fear: under His
wings your refuge, His faithfulness your shield. Refrain. You
need not fear the terror of the night, nor the arrow that flies by
day; though thousands fall about you, near you it shall not come.
Refrain.
Refrain: Lift high the cross, the love of Christ proclaim, Till all
the world adore His sacred Name. Led on their way by this
triumphant sign, The hosts of God in conquering ranks combine.
Refrain Each newborn servant of the Crucified bares on the
brow the seal of Him Who died. Refrain O Lord, once lifted on
the glorious tree, As Thou hast promised, draw the world to
Thee. Refrain So shall our song of triumph ever be: Praise to
the Crucified for victory. Refrain
If you would follow me, follow where life will lead, do not look
for me among the dead, for I am hidden in pain, risen in love,
there is no harvest without the sowing of grain. Refrain: All that
is hidden will be made clear. All that is dark now will be
revealed. What you have heard in the dark, proclaim in the
light. What you hear in whispers proclaim from the rooftops. If
you would honor me, honor the least of these, you will not find
me dressed in finery. My word cries out to be heard, breaks
through the world, my word is on your lips and lives in your
heart. Refrain. If you would rise with me, rise through your
destiny, do not refuse the death which brings you life, for as the
grain in the earth must die for rebirth, so I have planted your
life deep within mine. Refrain.
A Rosary for Life:
The Sorrowful Mysteries
Helpers of God’s Precious Infants
Oh Mary, we entrust to you the cause of life.
Look down upon the vast numbers of babies not allowed to be born.
Grant all who believe in your Son to proclaim the Gospel of Life.
Obtain for them the grace to accept that Gospel as a gift ever new,
to bear witness to it resolutely, to the praise and glory of God, the
Creator and Lover of Life. Amen
I believe in God, the Father Almighty, Creator of heaven and
earth; and in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord: Who was
conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary; suffered
under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died and was buried. He
descended into hell; and rose again on the third day; He ascended
into heaven, is seated at the right hand of God the Father Almighty;
from thence He shall come to judge the living and the dead. I believe
in the Holy Spirit, the Holy Catholic Church, the communion of
Saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and life
everlasting. Amen.
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name; Thy
kingdom come; Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven…. Give
us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses as we
forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into
temptation, but deliver us from evil. Amen.
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou
among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus...
(Repeat 3 times * * *)
Faith of our fathers, living still, in spite of dungeon fire and
sword. O how our hearts beat high with joy, Whenever we hear
that glorious word. Refrain: Faith of our fathers, Holy Faith, we
will be true to thee ‘til death. Our fathers chained in prison
dark, were still in heart and conscience free, And truly blest
would be our fate, it we like them, should die for thee. Refrain.
Helpers Litany (continued)
Jesus, Lamb of God in the womb of Mary – Spare us, O Lord.
Jesus, Holy Innocent in the womb of Mary – Graciously hear us,
O Lord.
Jesus, Son of God, and Messiah in the womb of Mary – Have
Mercy on us, O Lord.
Let us pray:
Jesus, notwithstanding your Divine Nature as Son of God, equal
and one with the Father, you deemed to become incarnated as the
Son of Man, assuming the condition of a pre-born child in the
womb of Your Holy Mother, the Blessed Virgin Mary. You,
therefore, sanctified and elevated every maternal womb for all
time and every human being whose life is begun at conception.
Jesus, manifest yourself in the hearts of your people as the
Eternal Son of God who began your earthly life in the womb of a
woman called Mary. You could have chosen to commence your
messianic mission in another manner; however, you showed your
love for us by becoming a pre-born child in the womb of Your
Holy Mother. You took on the total human existence from
conception to death, since you consented to be carried in the
womb of the Blessed Virgin Mary and then, after birth, saved us
by your suffering and death on the cross. From conception to
death, we live and have our being in You. Jesus, we adore and
thank you for choosing to become incarnate in the womb of Your
Mother, Mary. We beseech you to bless all mothers and
intercede with the Holy Spirit and your Father that every infant
in the womb receive your precious gift of life.
Jesus, conceived in the womb of Mary, grant that Mary’s loving
mantle overshadow these precious pre-born infants in the wombs
of their mothers, and assist in their birth. We ask this, Jesus, in
Your name, who with the Father and the Holy Spirit, lives and
reigns forever, Amen.
Helpers of God’s Precious Infants Litany
Response: Have Mercy on Us.
Jesus, knit so wonderfully in the womb of Mary …
Jesus, conceived by the Holy Spirit in the womb of Mary …
Jesus, uniquely human from the moment of conception in the womb
of Mary …
Jesus, present at creation, created in the womb of Mary…
Jesus, through whom the world was made, formed in the womb of
Mary…
Jesus, word made flesh, taking on a human body in the womb of
Mary…
Jesus, revealed by the Father, concealed in the womb of Mary…
Jesus, whose precious Blood first flowed through tiny arteries and
veins in the womb of Mary…
Jesus, hidden nine months in the womb of Mary…
Jesus, only begotten of the Father, assuming flesh in the womb of
Mary…
Jesus, begotten by God, nourished by the substance and blood of His
most Holy Mother in the womb of Mary…
Jesus, aware of His role as redeemer in the womb of Mary…
Jesus, Eternal Word, Divine Child, embraced by the Father, in the
womb of Mary…
Jesus, before whom the angels prostrated themselves, in the womb
of Mary…
Jesus, our Protector and Savior, asleep in the womb of Mary …
Jesus, whose Sacred Heart first began beating in the womb of
Mary…
Jesus, Divine Immensity, once measuring only tenths of an inch in
the womb of Mary…
Jesus, whose Divine grasp outreaches the universe, cradled in the
womb of Mary…
Jesus, Sacrificial Lamb, docile infant in the womb of Mary…
Jesus, foretelling His Eucharistic Presence, in the womb of Mary…
The First Sorrowful Mystery: The Agony in the Garden
They came to a place named Gethsemane… He took with him
Peter, James, and John, and began to be troubled and distressed.
Then he said to them, "My soul is sorrowful even to death.
Remain here and keep watch." After withdrawing from them and
kneeling, he prayed, saying, "Father, if you are willing, take this
cup away from me; still, not my will but yours be done." … He
was in such agony and he prayed so fervently that his sweat
became like drops of blood falling on the ground.
Holy Mary, Our Lady of Sorrows: soothe the aching
hearts of those afraid to welcome their child and guide the heart
of the frightened mother who turns to you. Let us pray that Christ
might hear the prayers of all who suffer from the culture of
death, and that he might deliver them from the hands of their
persecutors.
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name; Thy
kingdom come; Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven….
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou
among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus...
Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit. ..
O my Jesus, forgive us our sins, save us from the fires of hell,
lead all souls into heaven, especially those most in need of Thy
mercy.
Blessed are they who are poor in spirit, Theirs is the kingdom
of God. Bless us O Lord, make us poor in spirit; Bless us, O
Lord our God. Refrain: We are the light of the world, may
our light shine before all, That they may see the good that we
do, and give glory to God. Blessed are they who will mourn
in sorrow, They will be comforted. Bless us O Lord, when we
share their sorrow; Bless us, O Lord our God. Refrain.
Blessed are they who show others mercy, They will know
mercy too. Bless us O Lord, hear our cry for mercy; Bless us,
O Lord our God. Refrain. Blessed are those who suffer from
persecution, Theirs is the kingdom of God. Bless us O Lord,
when they persecute us; Bless us, O Lord our God. Refrain.
The Second Sorrowful Mystery: The Scourging at the Pillar
When it was morning they handed him over to Pilate. Pilate went out
to the Jews and said to them: ‘I find no guilt in him.’ Then Pilate
took Jesus and had him scourged. Holy Mary, Our Lady of
Sorrows: you know the suffering of the mother and the anxiety of the
father, intercede for them. For all innocent victims, that by the
merits of his most holy Passion, Christ might deliver them and grant
them eternal life, this we pray.
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name; Thy
kingdom come; Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven….
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou
among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus...
Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit…
O my Jesus, forgive us our sins, save us from the fires of hell, lead
all souls into heaven, especially those most in need of Thy mercy.
You shall cross the barren desert, but you shall not die of thirst.
You shall wander far in safety, through you do not know the
way. You shall speak your words in foreign lands and all will
understand. You shall see the face of God and live. Refrain: Be
not afraid. I go before you always. Come follow me and I will
give you rest. If you pass though raging waters in the sea, you
shall not drown. If you walk amid the burning flames, you shall
not be harmed. If you stand before the pow’r of hell and death is
at your side, know that I am with you, through it all. Refrain.
Blessed are your poor, for the kingdom shall be theirs. Blest are
you that weep and mourn, for one day you shall laugh. And if
wicked tongues insult and hate you all because of me, blessed,
blessed are you. Refrain.
The Divine Mercy Chaplet
In the Name of the Father, the Son and
the Holy Spirit, Amen.
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed
be Thy name; Thy kingdom come; Thy will
be done on earth as it is in heaven….
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with
thee. Blessed art thou among women, and
blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus…
I believe in God, the Father Almighty,
Creator of heaven and earth; and in Jesus
Christ, His only Son, our Lord: …
(For each rosary decade)
Eternal Father, I offer you the Body, Blood, Soul, and
Divinity of Your dearly beloved Son, Our Lord, Jesus Christ,
in atonement for our sins and those of the whole world.
For the sake of His sorrowful passion, have mercy on us and
the whole world. * * * * * * * * * *
Holy God, Holy Mighty One, Holy Immortal One, Have
mercy on us and the whole world. (repeat 3 times)
Eternal God, in whom mercy is endless and the treasury of
compassion inexhaustible, look kindly upon us and increase
Your mercy in us, that in difficult moments we might not despair
nor become despondent, but with great confidence submit
ourselves to You Holy Will, which is Love and Mercy itself.
Hail, Holy Queen, Mother of Mercy, our life, our sweetness, and
our hope to you do we cry poor banished children of Eve. To you do
we send up our sighs, mourning and weeping in this valley of tears.
Turn then, O most gracious advocate, your eyes of mercy toward us
and after this our exile show unto us the blessed fruit of your womb,
Jesus. O clement! O loving! O sweet Virgin Mary! Pray for us, O
Holy Mother of God that we may be made worthy of the promises of
Christ.
Let us Pray: O God, whose only-begotten Son, by His life, death
and resurrection, has purchased for us the rewards of eternal life;
grant, we beseech Thee, that, meditating upon these mysteries of the
Most Holy rosary of the Blessed Virgin Mary, we may imitate what
they contain and obtain what they promise, through the same Christ
our Lord. Amen. May the divine assistance remain always with us
and may the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of
God, rest in peace. Amen.
The Prayer to St. Michael
Saint Michael, the Archangel,
defend us in battle; be our protection against the wickedness and
snares of the devil. May God rebuke him, we humbly pray; and do
Thou O Prince of the heavenly host, By the Power of God - Drive
into hell Satan and all the other evil spirits who wander throughout
out the world seeking the ruin of souls, Amen.
The Memorare of St. Bernard:
Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known
that any one who fled to thy protection, implored thy help, and
sought thy intercession, was left unaided. Inspired with this
confidence, I fly unto thee, O Virgin of virgins, my Mother; to thee 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.
The Third Sorrowful Mystery: The Crowning With Thorns
The soldiers led him away to the praetorium, and assembled the
whole cohort. They clothed him in purple and, weaving a crown
of thorns, placed it on him. They began to salute him with, "Hail,
King of the Jews!" and kept striking his head with a reed and
spitting upon him. They knelt before him in homage. And when
they had mocked him, they stripped him of the purple cloak,
dressed him in his own clothes, and led him out to crucify him.
Holy Mary, Our Lady of Sorrows: When children are abused or
abandoned, pray for us! When old people are forgotten, pray for
us! When the littlest, most innocent are forgotten, pray for us!
Christ is the King of all the world, through whom all things are
made. He is the one who will judge the living and the dead at the
end of time. Yet he is crowned with suffering out of love for us,
in reparation for our sins.
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name; Thy
kingdom come; Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven….
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou
among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus...
Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit. ..
O my Jesus, forgive us our sins, save us from the fires of hell,
lead all souls into heaven, especially those most in need of Thy
mercy.
We long for you, O Lord. We long
for you, O Lord. Come make us one
with you in love, we long for you, O
Lord. We cannot rest, O Lord. We
cannot rest, O Lord Come Lamb of
God and give us peace, we cannot
rest, O Lord. You live in us, O Lord.
You live in us, O Lord. To be our
way and truth and life, you live in us,
O Lord. You live in others, Lord.
You live in others, Lord. Our love of them is love of you. You
live in others, Lord.
The Fourth Sorrowful Mystery: The Carrying of the Cross
They took Jesus and carrying the cross himself, he went out to
Golgotha. A large crowd of people followed Jesus, including many
women who mourned and lamented him. Jesus turned to them and
said: ‘Daughters of Jerusalem, do not weep for me; weep instead for
yourselves and for your children.’ Holy Mary, Our Lady of
Sorrows: help us to make this country a land where all are free to
live and love. Our Lady please intercede for the woman who cries
from the memory of her abortion and stand beside us whenever we
suffer, and give all of us the courage to carry our cross. Three times
Christ falls under the weight of the Cross as he carries our sins to
Calvary. Let us pray for all who struggle to live the Gospel of Life
that they might pick up their crosses and walk the way of sorrows
with the Savior of the world.
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name; Thy
kingdom come; Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven….
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou
among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus...
Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit…
O my Jesus, forgive us our sins, save us from the fires of hell, lead
all souls into heaven, especially those most in need of Thy mercy.
Were you there when they crucified my
Lord? Were you there when they
crucified my Lord? Oh! Sometimes it
causes me to tremble, tremble, tremble,
were you there when they crucified my
Lord? Were you there when they nailed
Him to the tree? Were you there when
they nailed Him to the tree? Oh!
Sometimes it causes me to tremble,
tremble, tremble, were you there when
they nailed Him to the tree? Were you there when they pierced
Him the side? Were you there when they pierced Him in the
side? Oh! Sometimes it causes me to tremble, tremble, tremble,
were you there when they pierced Him in the side?
The Fifth Sorrowful Mystery: THE CRUCIFIXION
They crucified Jesus and two criminals, one on his right, the
other on his left. One of the criminals reviled Jesus, saying, "Are
you not the Messiah? Save yourself and us." The other, however,
rebuking him replied, “have you no fear of God… we have been
condemned justly, for the sentence we received corresponds to
our crimes, but this man has done nothing criminal." Then
turning to Jesus he said, “Jesus, remember me when you come
into your kingdom.” Jesus replied, “Today you will be with me in
Paradise." Then in a loud voice, Jesus said: “Father, into your
hands I commend my spirit.” And then He breathed his last.
(PAUSE and REFLECT) Our Lady of Sorrows: open our hearts
to the Gospel of Life that Jesus preached from the wood of the
cross. Join your pierced heart to our sufferings and stand with us
by the cross of your son. Innocent and without sin, Jesus opens
his arms upon the cross out of love for us. Let us join the
sufferings of the world, to his one perfect sacrifice of praise.
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name; Thy
kingdom come; Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven….
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou
among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus...
Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit. ..
O my Jesus, forgive us our sins, save us from the fires of hell,
lead all souls into heaven, especially those most in need of Thy
mercy.
The Lord hears the cry of the poor, Blessed be the Lord _
I will bless the Lord at all times, with praise ever in my
mouth. Let my soul glory in the Lord, who will hear the cry
of the poor. Refrain. Let the lowly hear and be glad, the
Lord listens to their pleas, and to hearts broken God is near,
who will hear the cry of the poor. Refrain. Ev’ry spirit
crushed God will save, will be ransom for their lives, will be
safe shelter for their fears, and will hear the cry of the poor.
Refrain.