This is Love, The Love For A Child

Here is a story of a family’s love for their son.  The mother had an unexpected set of events transpire on June 14.  Their son was only 19 weeks old at birth and only lived minutes but his pictures have touched thousands.  This true story is inspirational, touching, shows abounding love and faithfulness , is sad and celebrates life.  It is beautiful.  I encourage you to read the whole story here.

Meet Walter.

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Prayer from New Rite for the Blessing of a Child in the Womb

Just recently The Vatican gave approval for the  “Rite for the Blessing of a Child in the Womb” and I have posted the main prayer of Blessing for this new Rite below.  The entire Rite can be found here.

Prayer of Blessing

God, author of all life,
bless, we pray, this unborn child;
give constant protection
and grant a healthy birth
that is the sign of our rebirth one day
into the eternal rejoicing of heaven.

Lord, who have brought to this woman
the wondrous joy of motherhood,
grant her comfort in all anxiety
and make her determined
to lead her child along the ways of salvation.

[For the father:
Lord of the ages,
who have singled out this man
to know the grace and pride of fatherhood,
grant him courage in this new responsibility,
and make him an example of justice and truth for
this child.]
[For the family:
Lord, endow this family
with sincere and enduring love
as they prepare to welcome this child into
their midst.]
Lord, you have put into the hearts of all men and
women of good will
a great awe and wonder at the gift of new life;
fill this (parish) community
with faithfulness to the teachings of the Gospel
and new resolve to share
in the spiritual formation of this child in Christ
our Savior,
who lives and reigns for ever and ever.

R/. Amen.

 

Wishing a Happy Mother’s Day to all the mothers out there.

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