Posted on 02/22/2010 1:24:30 PM PST by Faith
"They sacrificed their sons and their daughters to the demons; they poured out innocent blood, the blood of their sons and daughters... and the land was polluted with blood. Then the anger of the Lord was kindled against his people, and He abhorred his heritage; he gave them into the hands of the nations, so that those who hated them ruled over them. Their enemies oppressed them, and they were brought into subjection under their power. (See Psalm 106:37-43)
Pray that those tempted to abort may understand that their child is already present, and already a real person.
SCRIPTURE
And it happened, when Elizabeth heard the greeting of Mary that the babe leaped in her womb; and Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit.
Then she spoke out with a loud voice and said, "Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb! But why is this granted to me, that the mother of my Lord should come to me? For indeed, as soon as the voice of your greeting sounded in my ears, the babe leaped in my womb for joy."
-- Luke 1:41-44
REFLECTION - by Fr. Frank Pavone, Priests for Life
* Jesus not only loves unborn children -- He was one himself!
Think about this for a moment.
We often hear people speak of a pregnant mother by saying, "She's expecting a child."
Now if one is expecting a package, the package is not yet there.
As reflected in our verse for today, however, this is not the case with the mother.
Her gift is already there.
The pregnant woman, a mother already, does not have a child "on the way," but has a child, already present and in full possession of his or her human rights, starting with the right to life.
PRAYER
Jesus, open my eyes to your presence in the life of every child. Open my heart to joy in the birth of every child, a birth that reflects the joy of your own birth in Bethlehem.
As you shared life in the womb of Mary, so now send your protection upon every child still in the womb, and grant to their mothers the strength and joy that comes from welcoming the gift of life. We pray through Christ our Lord, Amen.
Holy God,
As long as we have breath, may we praise You and seek Your intervention in our beloved nation. Restore us as a country that truly values life and that honors You as our Creator. Until the time when every child is loved and wanted and brought to birth, we shall continue in prayer, both sure and steadfast. We exalt You, Great God, for Your powerful answers; and we thank You as we come to Your Holy Throne of Grace, seeking Your very best, and standing in the gap for these precious little ones. In the Name of Jesus Christ, Amen.
Amen.
Heavenly Father, in Your love for us, protect against the wickedness of the devil, those helpless little ones to whom You have given the gift of life.
Touch with pity the hearts of those women pregnant in our world today who are not thinking of motherhood.
Help them to see that the child they carry is made in Your image
Dispel their fear and selfishness and give them true womanly hearts to love their babies and give them birth and all the needed care that a mother alone can give.
We ask this through Jesus Christ, Your Son, Our Lord, Who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever, Amen
Thank you for praying!
45 BABIES HAVE BEEN SAVED SO FAR!!!!
AMEN! to your powerful prayer!!!
Many thanks, kingattax!
thank you for your faithfulness to post these threads and may the Lord bless you
Psalm 127: 3
Amen in the Holy Name of Jesus Christ to your beautiful prayer, dear sister Faith.
Blessings to you, tajgirvan, for standing in defense of the unborn.
“Open your mouth for the speechless,
In the cause of all who are appointed to die.
Open your mouth, judge righteously,
And plead the cause of the poor and needy.”
(Proverbs 31: 8-9)
Mother Teresa was a very wise woman, understanding the fundamental blindness of a nation that would allow its most innocent to be murdered. Thank you for standing in their defense, Pegita.
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