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MISSION ROSARY

OCTOBER FAMILY ROSARY CRUSADE AGAINST

COVID 19

Archbishop Eamon Martin, Archbishop of Armagh and Primate of All Ireland has called for a Family Rosary Crusade against Covid-19 during the month of October.

For more information on the Mission Month visit www.wmi.ie

The Joyful Mysteries (recited on Mondays and Saturdays)

1st The Annunciation

2nd The Visitation

3rd The Nativity

4th The Presentation 

5th Finding in the Temple

The Mysteries of Light (recited on Thursdays)

1st The Baptism of Jesus

2nd The Wedding at Cana

3rd The Proclamation of the Kingdom of God

4th The Transfiguration

5th The Institution of the Holy Eucharist

The Sorrowful Mysteries (recited on Tuesdays and Fridays)

1st The Agony in the Garden

2nd The Scourging at the Pillar

3rd The Crowning with Thorns

4th The Carrying of the Cross

5th The Crucifixion

The Glorious Mysteries (recited on Wednesdays and Sundays)

1st The Resurrection

2nd The Ascension

3rd The Descent of the Holy Spirit

4th The Assumption of Our Lady into Heaven

5th The Coronation of Our Lady as Queen of Heaven

Prayer for the Coronavirus Pandemic

Pope Francis

“We fly to your protection, O Holy Mother of God”.

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.

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 hope those who are troubled by the uncertainty of the future and the consequences for the economy and employment.

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.

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.

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.

Blessed Virgin, illumine the minds of men and women engaged in scientific research, that they may find effective solutions to overcome this virus.

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.

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.

Beloved Mother, help us realize that we are all members of one great family and to recognize 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.

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.

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.