Prayers & Blessings
Novena to our Lady of the Holy Rosary to Defeat Proposition 1
Catholics United to Protect and Support Women, Children and Families
(Scroll Down to see the Reflection Videos with the Bishops)
Catholics United to Protect and Support Women, Children and Families
(Scroll Down to see the Reflection Videos with the Bishops)
Novena to our Lady of the Holy Rosary to Defeat Proposition 1
Catholic United to Protect and Support Women, Children and Families
Catholic United to Protect and Support Women, Children and Families
1. Daily Novena Prayer
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, ✠ and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Our dearest Mother Mary,
behold us, your children, as we humbly come in prayer before you. In you, the Author of Life assumed the fullness of human nature,
redeeming us by sacrificing his life for our salvation, obtaining for us participation in eternal life through the Holy Spirit.
With you, we treasure every human life created in God’s image, and we grieve for any action or social structure that undermines that dignity.
We come before you today, led by the Holy Spirit and united as one family in your Son, to offer this Novena as a spiritual bouquet,
with confidence in the power of your intercession before our Almighty God and Father.
May he hear and grant our earnest request that the hearts of voters in our state be moved to reject and defeat Proposition 1, and may we be guided by the Holy Spirit to rebuild and strengthen a culture of life in the hearts and minds of all we encounter.
We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.
2. Meditate on the Daily Theme with our Bishops: CAcatholic.org/Prop1
3. Conclude by reciting a decade of the Rosary
September 29 - Feast of the Archangels Gabriel, Michael, and Raphael
Theme: Do Not Be Afraid! (Lk 1:30).
Decade of the Rosary: 1st Joyful Mystery – The Annunciation
September 30 – Feast of Saint Jerome
Theme: The dignity of human life is revealed in the mystery of God-with-us.
Decade of the Rosary: 3rd Joyful Mystery – The Nativity
October 1 – Feast of Saint Thérèse of the Child Jesus
Theme: We humbly offer our whole selves to God.
Decade of the Rosary: 4th Joyful Mystery – The Presentation
October 2 – Respect Life Sunday
Theme: A faith that transforms everything.
Decade of the Rosary: 2nd Luminous Mystery – The Wedding in Cana
October 3 – Feast of Saint Theodora Guérin
Theme: God’s providential plan is unfolding in our midst, and we each have a role to play.
Decade of the Rosary: 3rd Luminous Mystery – The Proclamation of the Kingdom
October 4 – Feast of Saint Francis of Assisi
Theme: Eucharistic devotion leads to care for all and social action.
Decade of the Rosary: 5th Luminous Mystery – The Institution of the Eucharist
October 5 – Feast of Saint Maria Faustina Kowalska
Theme: Prayerfully embrace suffering for the greater good, trusting in the divine mercy.
Decade of the Rosary: 1st Sorrowful Mystery – The Agony in the Garden
October 6 –Feast of Blessed Marie Rose Durocher
Theme: Devotion and love for our crucified Savior, through whom all things are made new.
Decade of the Rosary: 5th Sorrowful Mystery – The Crucifixion
October 7 – Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary
Theme: Faith and steadfast prayer make the impossible possible.
Full Rosary: The Glorious Mysteries
This year, California voters will decide whether to ratify Proposition 1, an extreme constitutional amendment that would enshrine a permanent right to abortion without limits at taxpayer expense, for any reason, even for women from other states and up to moments before birth!
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, ✠ and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Our dearest Mother Mary,
behold us, your children, as we humbly come in prayer before you. In you, the Author of Life assumed the fullness of human nature,
redeeming us by sacrificing his life for our salvation, obtaining for us participation in eternal life through the Holy Spirit.
With you, we treasure every human life created in God’s image, and we grieve for any action or social structure that undermines that dignity.
We come before you today, led by the Holy Spirit and united as one family in your Son, to offer this Novena as a spiritual bouquet,
with confidence in the power of your intercession before our Almighty God and Father.
May he hear and grant our earnest request that the hearts of voters in our state be moved to reject and defeat Proposition 1, and may we be guided by the Holy Spirit to rebuild and strengthen a culture of life in the hearts and minds of all we encounter.
We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.
2. Meditate on the Daily Theme with our Bishops: CAcatholic.org/Prop1
3. Conclude by reciting a decade of the Rosary
September 29 - Feast of the Archangels Gabriel, Michael, and Raphael
Theme: Do Not Be Afraid! (Lk 1:30).
Decade of the Rosary: 1st Joyful Mystery – The Annunciation
September 30 – Feast of Saint Jerome
Theme: The dignity of human life is revealed in the mystery of God-with-us.
Decade of the Rosary: 3rd Joyful Mystery – The Nativity
October 1 – Feast of Saint Thérèse of the Child Jesus
Theme: We humbly offer our whole selves to God.
Decade of the Rosary: 4th Joyful Mystery – The Presentation
October 2 – Respect Life Sunday
Theme: A faith that transforms everything.
Decade of the Rosary: 2nd Luminous Mystery – The Wedding in Cana
October 3 – Feast of Saint Theodora Guérin
Theme: God’s providential plan is unfolding in our midst, and we each have a role to play.
Decade of the Rosary: 3rd Luminous Mystery – The Proclamation of the Kingdom
October 4 – Feast of Saint Francis of Assisi
Theme: Eucharistic devotion leads to care for all and social action.
Decade of the Rosary: 5th Luminous Mystery – The Institution of the Eucharist
October 5 – Feast of Saint Maria Faustina Kowalska
Theme: Prayerfully embrace suffering for the greater good, trusting in the divine mercy.
Decade of the Rosary: 1st Sorrowful Mystery – The Agony in the Garden
October 6 –Feast of Blessed Marie Rose Durocher
Theme: Devotion and love for our crucified Savior, through whom all things are made new.
Decade of the Rosary: 5th Sorrowful Mystery – The Crucifixion
October 7 – Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary
Theme: Faith and steadfast prayer make the impossible possible.
Full Rosary: The Glorious Mysteries
This year, California voters will decide whether to ratify Proposition 1, an extreme constitutional amendment that would enshrine a permanent right to abortion without limits at taxpayer expense, for any reason, even for women from other states and up to moments before birth!
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Bishop Brennan on the Novena and Proposition 1
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Day 1: Novena to Our Lady of the Holy Rosary to Defeat Proposition 1
Novena Day 1: September 29 - Feast of the Archangels Gabriel, Michael, and Raphael . Today we pray the First Joyful Mystery, the Annunciation. Day 4: Novena to Our Lady of the Holy Rosary to Defeat Proposition 1
Novena Day 4: October 2 – Respect Life Sunday Today we pray the 2nd Luminous Mystery – The Wedding in Cana Day 7: Novena to Our Lady of the Holy Rosary to
Defeat Proposition 1 Feast of Saint Maria Faustina Kowalska Today we pray the 1st Sorrowful Mystery – The Agony in the Garden |
Day 2: Novena to Our Lady of the Holy Rosary to Defeat Proposition 1
Novena Day 2: September 30 – Feast of Saint Jerome. Today we pray the 3rd Joyful Mystery – The Nativity Day 5: Novena to Our Lady of the Holy Rosary to Defeat Proposition 1
Novena Day 5 - Feast of Saint Theodora Guérin. Today we pray the 3rd Luminous Mystery – The Proclamation of the Kingdom Day 8: Novena to Our Lady of the Holy Rosary to
Defeat Proposition 1 |
Day 3:Novena to Our Lady of the Holy Rosary to Defeat Proposition 1
Novena Day 3: October 1 – Feast of Saint Thérèse of the Child Jesus. Today We Pray the 4th Joyful Mystery – The Presentation Day 6: Novena to Our Lady of the Holy Rosary to Defeat Proposition 1
Novena Day 6: October 4 – Feast of Saint Francis of Assisi. Today we pray the 5th Luminous Mystery – The Institution of the Eucharist Day 9: Novena to Our Lady of the Holy Rosary to
Defeat Proposition 1 |
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Pray the Rosary
A wonderful explanation of what the Rosary is and how it should be prayed.
https://watch.formed.org/videos/sorrowful-mysteries-2
https://watch.formed.org/videos/glorious-mysteries-2
https://watch.formed.org/videos/joyful-mysteries-2
https://watch.formed.org/videos/luminous-mysteries-2 |
Pray the Divine Mercy Chaplet with Fr. Rob Galea
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Covid-19 Prayer from the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops.
Please pray this as often as possible. Alone or with others.
Please pray this as often as possible. Alone or with others.
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HOLY VIRGIN OF GUADALUPE,
Queen of the Angels and Mother of the Americas. We fly to you today as your beloved children. We ask you to intercede for us with your Son, as you did at the wedding in Cana. Pray for us, loving Mother, and gain for our nation and world, and for all our families and loved ones, the protection of your holy angels, that we may be spared the worst of this illness. For those already afflicted, we ask you to obtain the grace of healing and deliverance. Hear the cries of those who are vulnerable and fearful, wipe away their tears and help them to trust. In this time of trial and testing, teach all of us in the Church to love one another and to be patient and kind. Help us to bring the peace of Jesus to our land and to our hearts. We come to you with confidence, knowing that you truly are our compassionate mother, health of the sick and cause of our joy. Shelter us under the mantle of your protection, keep us in the embrace of your arms, help us always to know the love of your Son, Jesus. Amen. |
Diocese of Fresno
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Prayer for Priests |
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God our Father, in baptism you call your people by name and make them a member of your Church. I praise you for your goodness, I thank you for your gifts. Father, bless your Church with love. Raise up in the Diocese of Fresno good and holy families, loving husbands, wives and devoted parents and children. Raise up from our families dedicated and generous leaders who will serve as priests for your people. Send your Spirit to guide and strengthen them, that they may serve your people following the example of your Son, Jesus Christ in whose name I offer this prayer. Amen. Written by Reverend Monsignor Patrick McCormick |
O Jesus, Eternal Priest, look down with love upon Thy priests. Fill them with burning zeal for the conversion of sinners. Keep them within the shelter of Thy Sacred Heart. Keep unstained their anointed hands. which daily touch Thy Sacred Body. Keep unsullied their lips purpled with Thy precious Blood. Keep pure and unearthly their hearts sealed with the sublime marks of Thy glorious Priesthood. Let Thy holy love protect them from the world's contagion. Bless their labors with abundant fruit, and may the souls to whom they minister on earth be one day their joy and consolation in heaven. Amen. |
O Jesus, through the Immaculate Heart of Mary, I offer you my prayers, works, joys, and sufferings of this day for all the intentions of your Sacred Heart, in union with the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass throughout the world, for the salvation of souls, the reparation of sins, the reunion of all Christians, and in particular for the intentions of the Holy Father this month. Amen. Written in 1844 by Fr. François-Xavier Gautrelet |
