{"id":2652,"date":"2020-05-01T09:36:18","date_gmt":"2020-05-01T08:36:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stthomasneilston.co.uk\/?p=2652"},"modified":"2020-05-01T09:36:18","modified_gmt":"2020-05-01T08:36:18","slug":"month-of-may-month-of-mary","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.stthomasneilston.co.uk\/?p=2652","title":{"rendered":"Month of May: Month of Mary"},"content":{"rendered":"

The month of May, along with October,<\/span><\/span> is traditional<\/span><\/span>ly the<\/span><\/span> month to pray the Rosary at home within the family,\u00a0<\/span><\/span>and Fr Joe\u00a0<\/span><\/span>encourages\u00a0<\/span><\/span>our parishioners to<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span>spiritually join with him and each other at 7pm each evening<\/span><\/span> of May to pray the Rosary.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Pope Francis has asked us to rediscover the beauty of praying the Rosary as families. Pope Francis has said:<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

\u201c<\/span><\/span>Dear brothers and sisters, contemplating the face of Christ with the heart of Mary our Mother<\/span><\/span>,\u00a0<\/span><\/span>will make us even more united as a spiritual family and will help us overcome this time of trial. I keep all of you in my prayers, especially those suffering most greatly, and I ask you, please, to pray for me<\/span><\/span>\u201d<\/span><\/span>.
\n<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

For those with young children, a decade each evening would<\/span><\/span> be great.<\/span><\/span> Pope Francis has asked we pray these two prayers after the Rosary.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

First Prayer<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

O Mary,
\n<\/span><\/span>You shine continuously on our journey
\n<\/span><\/span>as a sign of salvation and hope.
\n<\/span><\/span>We entrust ourselves to you,
\nHealth of the Sick,
\n<\/span><\/span>who, at the foot of the cross,
\n<\/span><\/span>were united with Jesus\u2019 suffering,
\n<\/span><\/span>and persevered in your faith.
\n<\/span><\/span>\u201cProtectress of the Roman people\u201d,
\n<\/span><\/span>you know our needs,
\n<\/span><\/span>and we know that you will provide,
\n<\/span><\/span>so that, as at Cana in Galilee,
\n<\/span><\/span>joy and celebration may return
\n<\/span><\/span>after this time of trial.
\n<\/span><\/span>Help us, Mother of Divine Love,
\n<\/span><\/span>to conform ourselves
\nto the will of the Father
\n<\/span><\/span>and to do what Jesus tells us.
\n<\/span><\/span>For he took upon himself our suffering,
\n<\/span><\/span>and burdened himself with our sorrows
\n<\/span><\/span>to bring us, through the cross,
\n<\/span><\/span>to the joy of the Resurrection.
\nAmen.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

We fly to your protection,
\nO Holy Mother of God;<\/span><\/span>
\n<\/span><\/span>Do not despise our petitions
\nin our necessities,
\nbut deliver us always<\/span><\/span>
\n<\/span><\/span>from every danger,
\nO Glorious and Blessed Virgin.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Second Prayer<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cWe fly to your protection, O Holy Mother of God\u201d.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

In the present tragic situation, when the whole world is prey to suffering and anxiety, we fly to you, Mother of God and our Mother, and seek refuge under your protection.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Virgin Mary, turn your merciful eyes towards us amid this coronavirus pandemic. Comfort those who are distraught and mourn their loved ones who have died, and at times are buried in a way that grieves them deeply. Be close to those who are concerned for their loved ones who are sick and who, in order to prevent the spread of the disease, cannot be close to them. Fill with <\/span><\/span>hope those who are troubled by the uncertainty of the<\/span><\/span> future and the consequences for the economy and employment.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Mother of God and our Mother, pray for us to God, the Father of mercies, that this great suffering may end and that hope and peace may dawn anew. Plead with your divine Son, as you did at Cana, so that the families of the sick and the victims be comforted, and their hearts be opened to confidence and trust.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Protect those doctors, nurses, health workers and volunteers who are on the frontline of this emergency, and are risking their lives to save others. Support their heroic effort and grant them strength, generosity and continued health.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Be close to those who assist the sick night and day, and to priests who, in their pastoral concern and fidelity to the Gospel, are trying to help and support everyone.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Blessed Virgin, illumine the minds of men and women engaged in scientific research, that they may find effective solutions to overcome this virus.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Support national leaders, that with wisdom, solicitude and generosity they may come to the aid of those lacking the basic necessities of life and may devise social and economic solutions inspired by farsightedness and solidarity.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Mary Most Holy, stir our consciences, so that the enormous funds invested in developing and stockpiling arms will instead be spent on promoting effective research on how to prevent similar tragedies from occurring in the future.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Beloved Mother, help us realise that we are all members of one great family and to recognise the bond that unites us, so that, in a spirit of fraternity and solidarity, we can help to alleviate countless situations of poverty and need. Make us strong in faith, persevering in service, constant in prayer.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Mary, Consolation of the afflicted, embrace all your children in distress and pray that God will stretch out his all-powerful hand and free us from this terrible pandemic, so that life can serenely resume its normal course.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

To you, who shine on our journey as a sign of salvation and hope, do we entrust ourselves, O Clement, O Loving, O Sweet Virgin Mary. Amen.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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