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We fly to thy patronage, O holy Mother of God; Despise not our petitions in our necessities, but deliver us always from all dangers, O glorious and blessed Virgin. Amen.

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My Queen and my Mother, I surrender wholly unto thee; and in token of my devotion, I dedicate unto thee this day mine eyes, mine ears, my mouth, my heart, and all my being, without reservation. Wherefore, good Mother, since I am thine, keep me, guard me, as thine own possession. Amen.
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BCC How parenthood can deepen your prayer of the Rosary

Clare Lazzuri

In this month of the Rosary, I challenge all parents and grandparents to take the time to reflect on the key moments of their own parenthood to help them enter more fully into the mysteries of this great prayer that has been given to us by God’s own mother.

As a mom, my “favourite” mysteries are the Joyful Mysteries: Jesus’ conception at the Annunciation, the first revelation of his identity at the Visitation, his Nativity, Presentation, and, finally, the Finding of Jesus in the Temple. While the focus here is offering a parent’s perspective, it’s important to remember that praying the rosary is not about us. Praying this rich prayer while meditating on scenes from the life of Christ is all about contemplating our Lord’s life on this earth and deepening our relationship with him.

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The full article: https://bccatholic.ca/how-parenthood-can-deepen-your-prayer-of-the-rosary/

The Rosary is all about Jesus becoming human in order to bring salvation to the human race. He speaks to us in our human experiences and memories, and particularly in the Joyful Mysteries, he speaks to us through parenthood. It is in these ordinary moments that we can meet Him (and his mother) there and get to know him better.

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O Mary conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee.
O Blessed Virgin Mary, Our Lady of Walsingham, Mother of God and our most gentle Queen and Mother, look down in mercy upon us, our parish, our country, our homes, and our families, and upon all who greatly hope and trust in thy prayers. By thee it was that Jesus, our Saviour and hope, was given to the world; and He has given thee to us that we may hope still more. Plead for us your children, whom thou didst receive and accept at the foot of the Cross, O sorrowful Mother. Intercede for our separated brethren, that with us in the one true fold they may be united to the Chief Shepherd, the Vicar of thy Son. Pray for us all, dear Mother, that by faith, fruitful in good works, we all may be made worthy to see and praise God, together with thee in our heavenly home. Amen.