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Rosary for Peace Afor theRosary national day offor prayer • januaryPeace 1, 2002 Introduction She is the dawn of peace shining in the darkness n the summer of 1915, the vicious brutality of of a world out of joint; she never ceases to the “war to end all wars” had enshrouded the implore her Son for peace although his hour is hill towns of Italy and the streets of Rome. By not yet come (cf. Jn 2:4); she always intervenes I the time Pope Benedict XV had celebrated the on behalf of sorrowing humanity in the hour of Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul, sixty thou- danger; today she who is the mother of many sand mothers had buried their sons; while later that orphans and our advocate in this tremendous same year, as he led the Church in commemorating catastrophe will most quickly hear our prayers. the feast of the Immaculate Conception, that number had reached a quarter of a million. The day after the horrors of September 11, 2001, Pope John Paul II responded with a prayer to “the Blessed Thus, amidst the fear and uncertainty of a dark Virgin, Mother of Mercy, [to] fill the hearts of all Christmas Eve, the Holy Father gathered his cardinals with wise thoughts and peaceful intentions.”1 Such a together to announce a plan for peace. His plan first reaction is expected in one who has repeatedly would marshal an army of prayers who would storm urged us to seek the intercession of the Blessed Virgin heaven with petitions to “the Mother of the Prince of Mary, under the title “Queen of Peace.” Seven years Peace, Mediatrix between rebellious man and the ago, on the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception, merciful God.” Confident that “with God all things the Holy Father urged all who would be peace makers are possible,” Pope Benedict XV inserted the name of to look to the example of the Blessed Virgin: “Queen of Peace” into the Marian Litany of Loreto. Mary, Queen of peace, is close to the women of Today, amidst the fear and uncertainty of the first our day because of her motherhood, her exam- year of the new millennium, Pope Benedict’s descrip- ple of openness to others’ needs and her witness tion of the Queen of Peace rings truer than ever of suffering. Mary lived with a deep sense of before: responsibility the plan which God willed to carry out in her for the salvation of all humanity. USCCB Committee on the Liturgy • United States Conference of Catholic Bishops When she was made aware of the miracle violence, and the hate we see in the world today. which God had worked in her by making Ask the Queen of Peace to join with the Church in her the mother of his incarnate Son, her first begging the Prince of Peace for that peace which this thought was to visit her elderly kinswoman world cannot give. Elizabeth in order to help her. That meeting gave Mary the chance to express, in the mar- It is the hope of your bishops, that on January 1, velous canticle of the Magnificat (Lk 1:46-55), 2002, the rosary will be prayed in the same way it her gratitude to God who, with her and through was by Pope Benedict XV in that cold winter of her, had begun a new creation, a new history. 1915. And it is our certain faith, that through Mary’s intercession, God will hear our prayers: I implore the most holy Virgin Mary to sustain those men and women who, in the serv- From every corner of the earth, from the majestic ice of life, have committed themselves to build- churches and the humble chapels; from the man- ing peace. With her help, may they bear witness sions of the rich as well as from the huts of the before all people, especially those who live in poor; from wherever dwells a faithful soul; from darkness and suffering and who hunger and the bloodstained battlefields and war-swept seas, thirst for justice, to the loving presence of the may this pious and ardent invocation arise to God of peace!2 Mary, the Mother of Mercy who is all-powerful in grace! To Mary may be brought each anguished The bishops of the United States have, therefore, cry of mothers and wives, each tear of innocent designated the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God, children, each longing of generous hearts! May as a national day of prayer for peace. The reflections Her loving and most merciful solicitude be moved on the Glorious Mysteries in this booklet are designed to obtain for this convulsed world the peace so to help you and the members of your community to greatly desired! And may the ages yet to come pray for peace. remember the efficacy of Mary’s intercession and the greatness of Her blessings to Her suppliants!3 Join with us, your bishops, to implore the interces- sion of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Immaculately Archbishop Oscar H. Lipscomb Conceived, and Patroness of the United States of Archbishop of Mobile America. Ask her to intercede to end the fear, the Chairman, USCCB Committee on the Liturgy OPENING PRAYERS In the name of the Father (+), and of the Son, and I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic of the Holy Spirit. Amen. Church, the communion of saints, the forgive- ness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and A child is born for us, a son is given to us, and he shall be the life everlasting. Amen. called “Prince of Peace.” SEE ISAIAH 9:6 A virgin has given birth to one who is truly God and THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY, QUEEN OF PEACE, truly human: ENTRANCE ANTIPHON God has restored our peace, reconciling in himself earth with heaven. Apostles’ Creed THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY, QUEEN OF PEACE, I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of COMMUNION ANTIPHON heaven and earth. I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord. Our Father who art in heaven, He was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit hallowed be thy name. and born of the Virgin Mary. Thy kingdom come. He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, Thy will be done on earth, as it is in heaven. and was buried. Give us this day our daily bread, He descended into hell. and forgive us our trespasses, On the third day he rose again. as we forgive those who trespass against us, He ascended into heaven and is seated at the right and lead us not into temptation, hand of the Father. but deliver us from evil. He will come again to judge the living and the dead. Through the intercession Through the intercession of Blessed Mary, ever virgin, of Blessed Mary, ever virgin, grant that our times may be tranquil. grant that we may be united in love. THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY, QUEEN OF PEACE, COLLECT THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY, QUEEN OF PEACE, COLLECT Hail Mary . Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with you! Through the intercession Blessed are you among women, of our Lady, Queen of Peace, and blessed is the fruit of your womb, Jesus. may you strengthen us Holy Mary, Mother of God, to build up in our world pray for us sinners, the peace that Christ left us. now and at the hour of our death. THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY, QUEEN OF PEACE, PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION Through the intercession of Blessed Mary, ever Virgin, Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the grant that we may live in peace as one family. Holy Spirit; THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY, QUEEN OF PEACE, COLLECT as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be for Hail Mary . ever. Amen. THE GLORIOUS MYSTERIES The First Decade—Meditate on the The power of this holy night Mystery of the Resurrection of the Lord dispels all evil, washes guilt away, restores lost innocence, brings mourners joy; Our Father . it casts out hatred, brings us peace, and humbles earthly pride. All times belong to him EXSULTET and all the ages. Hail Mary . INSCRIPTION OF THE PASCHAL CANDLE Hail Mary . Christ is the Morning Star, who came back from the dead, and shed his peaceful light on all mankind. By his holy and glorious wounds EXSULTET may Christ our Lord Hail Mary . guard us and keep us. INSCRIPTION OF THE PASCHAL CANDLE Bring lasting salvation to mankind, Hail Mary . so that the world may see the fallen lifted up. May the light of Christ, rising in glory, EASTER VIGIL, PRAYER AFTER READING VII dispel the darkness of our hearts and minds. Hail Mary . INSCRIPTION OF THE PASCHAL CANDLE Hail Mary . May the old be made new, and all things brought to perfection. Christ has conquered! Glory fills you! EASTER VIGIL, PRAYER AFTER READING VII Darkness vanishes for ever! Hail Mary . EXSULTET Hail Mary . Glory be . Christ has ransomed us with his blood and paid for us the price of Adam’s sin The Second Decade—Meditate on the to our eternal Father! Mystery of the Ascension of the Lord EXSULTET Hail Mary . Our Father . This is the night when the pillar of fire I, the Lord, am with you always, until the end of the world. destroyed the darkness of sin. MATTHEW 28:20 EXSULTET ASCENSION OF THE LORD, COMMUNION ANTIPHON Hail Mary . Hail Mary . In the Eucharist You created from the many languages of man we touch the divine life you gave to the world. one voice to profess one faith.
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