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Mary in the month of May
The Catholic Church in the month of May has a tradition believed to have come from Baroque times of spiritual devotions to Mary, the Mother of God. This custom of organising a spiritual exercise for each day became a practice across the Catholic Church in the nineteenth century and continues today. The ways Mary is honoured is as diverse as the people who honour her in prayer, art and music. The prayers offered this week can be used as a different devotion each day or you may like to pray one prayer on each day.
 
In particular this week, we remember Mary through the love shown in the words and actions of our own mothers which we celebrate in Australia this Sunday, 13 May.

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Term 2 Week 14
SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER 
12 May ST Pancras 
13 may mothers' Day
 
  

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Sunday
6 MAY
sixth sunday of easter

The images this week come from the Basilica of the national shrine to the immaculate conception, washington D.c., 2015

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SUNDAY 6th May
SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER

John 15:9-17
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As the Father has loved me, so I have loved you; abide in my love.
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Ancient Prayer to Mary
We turn to you for protection, holy Mother of God.
Listen to our prayers and help us in our needs.
Save us from every danger, glorious and blessed Virgin.
Amen.
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Monday
  7 MAY

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The Angelus
L- The Angel of the Lord declared unto Mary.
R- And she conceived of the Holy Spirit.
(Hail Mary....)
L- Behold the handmaid of the Lord.
R- Be it done unto me according to thy word.
(Hail Mary....)
L- And the Word was made Flesh.
R- And dwelt among us.
(Hail Mary....)
L- Pray for us, O Holy Mother of God.
R- That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.

Tuesday
8 May

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A Child’s Prayer to Mary
Holy Mary, mother fair,
Filled with love for God,
Pray for us in all our needs.
Pray for us today.

Wednesday
9 May

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Prayer for Mary Help of Christians
Almighty God, deepen in our hearts 
our love of Mary Help of Christians. 
Through her prayers and under her protection, 
may the light of Christ shine over our land.
May Australia be granted harmony, justice and peace.
Grant wisdom to our leaders and integrity to our citizens.
Bless especially the men and women 
of the Australian Defence Force and their families.
We ask this through Christ Our Lord. Amen.
Mary Help of Christians, pray for us.

Thursday
10 May

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​Memorare
Remember,
most loving Virgin Mary, never was it heard
that anyone who turned to you for help was left unaided. 
Inspired by this confidence, though burdened by my sins,
I run to you for protection for you are my mother.
Amen
Lighting Prayer Candles for mothers and women
Within the Catholic tradition and many other faith traditions, candles are lit as prayers of intercession are prayed. Let us watch and pray as these three candles are lit.
We light a candle and pray for all mothers in our community. (Light candle and pause)
Lord hear us
All: Lord hear our prayer
We light a candle and pray for all our mothers and grandmothers who have died. (Light candle and pause)
Lord hear us
All: Lord hear our prayer
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We light a candle for all mothers and women in war torn lands, all mothers who are refugees, all mothers who watch their children die hungry and all mothers who live in violent situations.
(Light candle and pause)
 Lord hear us
All: Lord hear our prayer

Think about out our mothers, our grandmothers or women who do or have played a significant role in our lives. Let us offer a prayer of thanks for these women who have touched our lives in so many ways. (Silent prayer)  

Friday
11 May

12 MAY ST PANCRAS 
13 MAY MOTHERS' DAY
 
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Mothers' Day May 13
Prayer to the Mother Mary, on this day when we honour all mothers, we turn to you. We thank you for the great gift of motherhood. Never has it been known that anyone who sought your intercession was left unaided by grace
Dear Mother, intercede for all of our mothers.
May they find daily strength to say yes to the call to the sacrificial love- the very heart of the vocation of motherhood. May their love and witness be a source of great inspiration for all of us called to follow your Son. 

For this Mothers' Day, Mother of the Word Incarnate, pray for us... 

In the Name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit
  • Let us pray one decade of the Rosary for all those who we see as Mother.
  • Praying the Rosary
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