Rosary Meditations for Parents and Children - Shepherds of Christ ...
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From Junior <strong>Shepherds</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Christ</strong> Associate Meetings 49<br />
During this season let us see the Child Jesus in the crib. Let us see<br />
the star above His bed. He is the Almighty God. We must stay close to<br />
Him. We realize that He is within us. He has all the power. He is with<br />
us in our struggles <strong>and</strong> trials. He is as close as our breath <strong>and</strong> our heartbeat.<br />
He wants to help us. He wants to love us <strong>and</strong> care <strong>for</strong> us. When<br />
we go to the Eucharist, let us thank Him <strong>for</strong> the great gift <strong>of</strong> Himself<br />
<strong>and</strong> outpour our love to Him, the Father, <strong>and</strong> the Holy Spirit.<br />
JOYFUL MYSTERIES<br />
DECEMBER 7, 1995<br />
The Angel Gabriel Comes to Mary<br />
1. Today is the eve <strong>of</strong> the Immaculate Conception. Mary was sinless. She<br />
conceived <strong>of</strong> the Child Jesus. It makes sense that God would come into<br />
a virgin that was without sin.<br />
2. Eve was the first mother <strong>of</strong> the living. She sinned <strong>and</strong> now Mary conceives<br />
<strong>of</strong> the Child Jesus. She is the spiritual Mother <strong>of</strong> all the living.<br />
3. The angel said, “…‘Rejoice, you who enjoy God’s favour! The Lord is<br />
with you.’” (Lk. 1:28)<br />
4. The angel asked Mary to be the Mother <strong>of</strong> God <strong>and</strong> Mary complied.<br />
She always did the Father’s will. “…‘The Holy Spirit will come upon<br />
you, <strong>and</strong> the power <strong>of</strong> the Most High will cover you with its shadow.<br />
And so the child will be holy <strong>and</strong> will be called Son <strong>of</strong> God.” (Lk. 1:35)<br />
“Mary said, “You see be<strong>for</strong>e you the Lord’s servant, let it happen to me<br />
as you have said.’ And the angel left her.” (Lk. 1:38)<br />
5. The Father created us <strong>and</strong> has such a plan <strong>for</strong> each one <strong>of</strong> our lives. It is in<br />
living according to the way the Father wants us to live that we will be happy.<br />
6. Mary wants us to make reparation to her heart:<br />
During her appearance in July, Our Lady, in answer to<br />
Lucy’s plea, promised that in October she would work a<br />
great miracle so that all might believe <strong>and</strong> know who she<br />
was. Again, the Mother <strong>of</strong> God told the children to sacrifice<br />
themselves <strong>for</strong> sinners <strong>and</strong> to say many times, especially<br />
when making a sacrifice, this prayer: “O my Jesus, I <strong>of</strong>fer<br />
this <strong>for</strong> love <strong>of</strong> Thee, <strong>for</strong> the conversion <strong>of</strong> poor sinners,<br />
<strong>and</strong> in reparation <strong>for</strong> all the sins committed against the<br />
Immaculate Heart <strong>of</strong> Mary.” 24
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