PRAYER to CHRIST UNBORN

Dear Lord Jesus in the womb
of Blessed Virgin Mary,
before your birth You filled
the unborn Baptist
with the joy of the Holy Spirit.
Inspire us to see You
in every unborn child.
Grant us the perseverance
to defend vulnerable human life
from abortion, abandonment,
experimentation, and all violations.
Fill us with reverence for the moment
of your Incarnation in Nazareth
when the Word became flesh.
Amen.

March 25 (Nine months before Christmas)
Feast of the Annunciation/Incarnation
Celebrate! http://DayOfTheUnbornChild.com

 

Bulletin Inserts - A Family Perspective

For May 3 & 4, 2008 A Family Perspective by Bud Ozar
Parents should read today's gospel as: "Make disciples of your children, baptizing and teaching them all I have taught you. Don't worry, I am with you always." Parents are appointed by Jesus to represent Him to their family.

For May 10 & 11, 2008 A Family Perspective by Bud Ozar
A mother's presence can bring peace to a frightened child just like Jesus brought peace to the disciples in today's gospel. As bread and wine bring us Christ's presence in the Eucharist, mothers are the instruments of Christ's presence in the home.

For May 17 & 18, 2008 A Family Perspective by Bud Ozar
Today's gospel teaches "love" is the result of our "giving." The selfless giving of spouses, parents and children for one another is not only the sign of a happy and holy family. Selfless giving is the gift and the challenge of family life.

For May 24 & 25, 2008 A Family Perspective by Bud Ozar
There are times a parent feels consumed by the demands of family. In today's gospel Jesus tells us we are on the right track for we are called to "give our flesh." It is in total giving of ourselves we discover our life and actually give life to others.

For May 31 and June 1, 2008 A Family Perspective by Bud Ozar
Today's gospel is Jesus' "Walk the Talk" speech challenging us to be who we profess to be. Build your family on fidelity: to God, your family and self. Then you will have foundation to withstand the "rains, floods and winds" of life?

For June 6 & 7, 2008 A Family Perspective by Bud Ozar
Every family is imperfect. We fail ourselves and those we love. In today's gospel Jesus tells us, "I did not come for the righteous, but for sinners." By showing "mercy" we avoid the shame and blame game and discover love and acceptance in our family.

For June 13 & 14, 2008 A Family Perspective by bud Ozar
There are many "troubled and abandoned" children needing guidance. They are "sheep without a shepherd." Today on Father's Day, let our "hearts be moved to pity for these children." Jesus reminds all men, "the harvest is abundant but the laborers are few. Without cost you received, without cost you must give. Go to the lost sheep"

For June 21 and 22, 2008 A Family Perspective by Bud Ozar
Jesus says "Do not be afraid" three times in today's gospel and reminds us "all concealed secrets will be revealed." Do not be afraid to acknowledge problems in your family. If they remain "hidden in darkness" they will "destroy body and soul."

For July 5 & 6, 2008 A Family Perspective by Bud Ozar
Like Jesus, we received a mission in today's gospel, the difficult and exhausting mission of raising a family. Like Jesus we are not alone in our mission. Today Jesus tells us "Come to me and I will give your rest."

For July 12 & 13, 2008 A Family Perspective by Bud Ozar
The stress and anxieties of family life are like "thorns which choke off" any opportunity to reflect on God's presence in our lives. Notice in today's gospel Jesus "left the house" so He could connect with His Father. Grasp 5 minutes each day to appreciate God walking with you.

For July 19& 20, 2008 A Family Perspective by Bud Ozar
Parents plant values in their children anticipating the tiny seeds of honesty, respect, commitment and fidelity. These values learned in the home, will grow with our child and become "a safe haven" to many.

For July 26 & 27, 2008 A Family Perspective by Bud Ozar The man in today's gospel "sold all he had" for the treasure he found. Family relationships are "treasures" and demand our total personal investment. Invest yourself in the "treasure" of your family.

For August 2 & 3, 2008 A Family Perspective by Bud Ozar
The apostles were just being practical when they asked Jesus to "dismiss the crowds to go buy food." Jesus knew there is always enough when we place our trust in the Father, even with just 5 loaves and fishes. Trust is the bridge to miracles.

For August 9 & 10, 2008 A Family Perspective by Bud Ozar
The demands of family can be so overwhelming we feel walking on water would be easier. When Jesus was pressured, He dismissed everyone, so he could be "by himself and pray." When overwhelmed and stressed, go to a quiet place and surrender your pressured feelings to the Lord using Peter's prayer in today's gospel: "Lord, save me."

For August 16 & 17, 2008 A Family Perspective by Bud Ozar
The mother in today's gospel persisted, even when she was ignored and insulted. She would do whatever was necessary to bring relief for her child. Parenting is more than bringing life into the world; it is also about laying down your life.

For August 23 & 24, 2008 A Family Perspective by Bud Ozar
Like Jesus in today's gospel, we are seen by others in different ways. Perhaps the names given us by our family come closest to capturing our identity. They know us best. Who do they say you are?

For September 6 & 7, 2008 A Family Perspective by Bud Ozar
The key word in today's gospel is "listen." We cannot change another person; not alone, not with others and not with a whole Church. All we can do is state our position and "if he listens to you" then he / she can take the steps necessary to change themselves. Change comes from within.

For September 13 & 14, 2008 A Family Perspective by Bud Ozar
The Law of Christianity in today's gospel is the Law of Gravity in reverse. "No one goes up … except the one who has come down." Today Jesus teaches us to lay "down" our self interests so we, and those we love, might have life more abundantly. Self interests can be obstacles to our happiness and the happiness of others.

For September 20 & 21, 2008 A Family Perspective by Bud Ozar
Family, where "the last will be first," is the "vineyard" entrusted to us in today's gospel. Successful families are constructed by "laborers," who work hard on family relationships, and not by couch potatoes. Today Jesus is saying to us: "Why are you idle? Go into my vineyard."

For September 27 & 28, 2008 A Family Perspective by Bud Ozar
In today's gospel Jesus asked "What is your opinion?" Why do we think our opinion is dogma or fact? An opinion is only how we perceive a situation or how we feel comfortable doing something. Don't argue over or become divided by "your opinion."

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Intercessions For Life

Whatever is honorable, let us embrace it and live!
Whatever is just, let us embrace it and live!
Whatever is pure, let us embrace it and live!

Let us embrace and live the Gospel of Life, that the harvest God finds in this blessed nation at the end of time may be rich, and faithful and true!

Intercessions:

For the children who have died from abortion in our nation,
and for their mothers and fathers,
for mercy, peace and the loving embrace of Christ;
We pray to the Lord:

For the members of our Supreme Court,
that God will grant them wisdom,
and the desire to protect our inalienable rights
to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness;
We pray to the Lord

For those who have grown very old,
and especially for those tempted to die,
that God might grant them the patient endurance
to do His will and serve His Gospel;
We pray to the Lord

For all who are alone and afraid;
for the man who sits on death row,
the old woman in a nursing home,
and the single mother abandoned by all:
that God might teach us how to love them;
We pray to the Lord

For all unborn children,
and especially for the babies of unmarried mothers,
that God might send an angel to protect them;
We pray to the Lord

For all legislators,
that they might be wise, loving, and virtuous;
We pray to the Lord

For our Church,
that through the proclamation of the Gospel of Life,
we might live the cross of our Lord, Jesus Christ,
and proclaim His good news to all the world;
We pray to the Lord

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BULLETIN BRIEFS

Brothers Pedro's legacy "should inspire in the Christians a desire to transform the human community into a great family, in which social, political, and economic relations may be worthy of man, and in which the dignity of the person is promoted, with the effective recognition of his inalienable rights." John Paul II, canonization Mass of Pedro de San Jose de Betancur

Christ alone is the cornerstone on which it is possible solidly to build one's existence... The twentieth century often tried to do without that cornerstone, and attempted to build the city of man without reference ot Him. It ended by actually building that city against man! Christians know that it is not possible to reject or ignore God without demeaniing man. --John Paul II, World Youth Day, Toronto, July 27, 2002

Do not let the culture of possesssions and pleasure lull your consciences! Be vigilant and alert "sentinels", in order to be genuine protagonists of a new humanity. --John Paul II, Angelus address, July 7, 2002

We must never forget the examples of ordiary men and women who on September 11, 2001, for e heroic witness tro the sanctity and dignity of human life. And we must remember always how precious and precarious God's gift of life truly is.--You are a Thought of God, Respect Life Program flier, U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, 2002

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Remember

The will of God will never take you
Where the grace of God cannot keep you,
Where the arms of God cannot support you,
Where the riches of God cannot supply your needs,
Where the power of God cannot endow you.

The will of God will never take you
Where the spirit of God cannot work through you,
Where the wisdoom of God cannot teach you,
Where the army of God cannot protect you,
Where the hands of God cannot mold you.

The will of God will never take you
Where the love of God cannot enfold you,
Where the mercy of God cannot sustain you,
Where the peace of God cannot calm your fears,
Where the authority of God cannot overrule for you.

The will of God will never take you
Where the comfort of God cannot dry your tears,
Where the Word of God cannot feed you,
Where the miracles of God cannot be done for you,
Where the omnipresence of God cannot find you. Author Unknown

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