The Holy Innocents
December 28th is the Commemoration of the Holy Innocents. It's a day to remember the slaughter of the male infants of Bethlehem.
From the Divine Hours:
"We remember today, O God, the slaughter of the holy innocents of Bethlehem by King Herod. Receive, we pray, into the arms of your mercy all innocent victims; and by your great might frustrate the designs of evil tyrants and establish your rule of justice, love, and peace; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever. Amen."
And to that prayer I add my own:
"Lord, forgive our nation for our lack of concern for children. For those who go hungry, for those abandoned or abused, for those not wanted, for those whose tiny lives are terminated before they see the light of day. Give us eyes that see, hearts that love, hands and feet that serve. Lord, for the many women out there contemplating abortion, intervene in their lives. May they find hope in you in the midst of their despair. For those who have had abortions, may repentance and healing come, for You only are the source of true comfort."
From the Divine Hours:
"We remember today, O God, the slaughter of the holy innocents of Bethlehem by King Herod. Receive, we pray, into the arms of your mercy all innocent victims; and by your great might frustrate the designs of evil tyrants and establish your rule of justice, love, and peace; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever. Amen."
And to that prayer I add my own:
"Lord, forgive our nation for our lack of concern for children. For those who go hungry, for those abandoned or abused, for those not wanted, for those whose tiny lives are terminated before they see the light of day. Give us eyes that see, hearts that love, hands and feet that serve. Lord, for the many women out there contemplating abortion, intervene in their lives. May they find hope in you in the midst of their despair. For those who have had abortions, may repentance and healing come, for You only are the source of true comfort."
posted by Kaye @ 9:45 AM
1 Comments:
At 11:35 PM,
Renee said…
trying again....
your posting reminded me that I don't think I told you about the incident at MIS. Madeleine was stopped by the asst principal and told to NOT wear her prolife tshirt again becuase it offended someone. On her long bus ride home she composed a letter dropping it in his office the next day. The following day she saw Mr P and he said she made some good points and he would get her a response.... interested in seeing what he has to say
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