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"The family that prays together stays together." - Venerable Patrick Peyton

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Rosary Reflections for Pregnant Mothers: Closing Prayers of the Rosary

Today we will pray the Closing Prayers of the Rosary. As we conclude our meditations on the life of Christ through the Rosary, we begin the beautiful prayer of Hail, Holy Queen: “Mother of mercy, our life, our sweetness, and our hope. To thee do we cry …”

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Rosary Reflections for Pregnant Mothers: Fifth Glorious Mystery

Today we will pray the Fifth Glorious Mystery: The Coronation of Mary. Long ago, it was the mother of the king, not his wife, who took the role of queen. A king may have had many wives, so his heir would be brought up by his mother. This meant the mother had the most influence on her son and, therefore, the most honor from him.

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Rosary Reflections for Pregnant Mothers: Fourth Glorious Mystery

Today we will pray the Fourth Glorious Mystery: The Assumption of Mary into Heaven. So much of pregnancy is spent protecting and nourishing our baby’s body. This continues after birth, of course, but during pregnancy, mothers are especially careful of what they eat, drink, inhale, and do in order to protect the growing baby. From cleaning products to alcohol and medicine, our foremost concerns are their effects on the baby in our womb.

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Rosary Reflections for Pregnant Mothers: Second Glorious Mystery

Today we will pray the Second Glorious Mystery: The Ascension. To meditate upon the Ascension, as a pregnant mother, can truly bring peace and joy. The time that Christ spent on earth, from His Resurrection to His Ascension, was a time of teaching and preparation for the Apostles.

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Rosary Reflections for Pregnant Mothers: First Glorious Mystery

Today we will pray the First Glorious Mystery: The Resurrection. The Resurrection of Jesus is the necessary truth and foundation of our Catholic faith. Jesus has died but has risen from the dead. Jesus comes out of the darkness and into the light of life. The Cross comes before the Resurrection. Without the Cross, there would be no Resurrection.

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How Mothers Remind Us of God

Now and then, I need help remembering something. Did I remember my homily, my keys, to call someone, to check on some pictures for an article I'm writing? Something as important as the time of the Sunday Mass I am celebrating to slightly less significant — to grab the coffee travel cup from the roof of my car (before driving away...again). Okay, so maybe it's more than every now and then; perhaps it's every day, throughout the day!

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