The Socialist Catholic: 9 Oktober, 2006

Marian Meditation of the Day:

Verse
Instruct me in the way of your precepts,

and I will meditate on your marvelous works.

-- citation

Reflection
The Rosary calls for a quiet rhythm and a lingering pace, helping the individual to meditate on the Mysteries of the Lord’s life as seen through the eyes of Mary.

Thus, the unfathomable riches of these Mysteries are unfolded.

-- Pope Paul VI

Prayer
O Mary, when I say the Rosary, I meditate on Christ’s Mysteries in union with you.

Help me to imitate what they contain and obtain what they promise.

Amen.

Breaking Catholic News:

North Korea has joined the Nuclear Nations; the UN reports the North's government detonated a nuclear device at 9:36pm, 8 October, 2006 (Local Time).

Please pray the Rosary that:

* the six-way talks will resume
* that the UN Security Coucil meeting today will enact measures that alleviate the situation without harming the North Korean people
* that the weapons will never be used
* that our world can end nuclear proliferation and ease current conflict through disarmament of all Nuclear Nations

Prayer for the Immaculate Queen of Peace:

Most holy and immaculate Virgin, Mother of Jesus and our loving Mother, being his Mother, you shared in his universal kingship. The prophets and angels proclaimed him King of peace. With loving fervor in our hearts we salute and honor you as Queen of peace.

We pray that your intercession may protect us and all people from hated and discord, and direct our hearts into the ways of peace and justice which your Son taught and exemplified. We ask your maternal care for our Holy Father who works to reconcile the nations in peace. We seek your guidance for our President and other leaders as they strive for world peace.

Glorious Queen of peace, grant us peace in our hearts, harmony in our families and concord throughout the world. Immaculate Mother, as patroness of our beloved country, watch over us and protect us with your motherly love.
Amen.