Intercession

May all who defend life find strength and renewal in the Holy Spirit.

Prayers

Our Father, 3 Hail Marys, Glory Be

Reflection

On Trinity Sunday, the Gospel draws us into the heart of God’s love for us: “God loved the world so much that he gave his only Son.” (John 3:16).  As we celebrate the mystery of one God in three persons – perfect unity of love, relationship, and self-gift – we are reminded that every human person is created in the image of this divine love and called into relationship with God and one another.

In this spirit, we pray especially for all who defend the sacred gift of life in the womb and support mothers and fathers facing difficult circumstances. May the Father strengthen them with courage, the Son fill them with compassion and hope, and the Holy Spirit guide their words and actions with wisdom and peace.

“A unique responsibility belongs to those involved in healthcare…their profession calls for them to be guardians and servants of human life.” (EV 89).  Today let us pray for all healthcare professionals, especially those who come under pressure on a daily basis to betray their sacred trust: that they may have the courage always to choose life, and to encourage one another in doing the same.

Through the intercession of Our Lady, may every unborn child and every mother be cherished, protected and loved.

Acts of Reparation (Choose one.)

• Pray the Magnificat using the words of Mary’s prayer in response to the greeting of Elizabeth.
• Light a candle in front of a statue of Our Lady at home or your local church.
• Offer some other sacrifice, prayer, or act of penance that you feel called to do for today’s intention.

Gospel Reflection

On Trinity Sunday, we celebrate the loving relationship between the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. We rejoice in belonging and participating in the dynamic of the mystery of the Trinity. Our joy in being invited to belong to the family of God, arises from the love of God the Father reaching out to us through his Son, Jesus, and is confirmed by the gifts of the Holy Spirit whose strength we need to uphold the sacred value of human life.
Bishop Martin Hayes, Bishop of Kilmore – Ireland

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Intercessions and Reflections provided by Pray for Life

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The Lord’s Prayer

Our Father who art in heaven,
hallowed be thy name.
Thy kingdom come.
Thy will be done on earth,
as it is in heaven.

Give us this day our daily bread,
and forgive us our trespasses,
as we forgive those who trespass against us,
and lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil.

The Hail Mary

Hail, Mary, full of grace,
the Lord is with thee.
Blessed art thou among women
and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Holy Mary, Mother of God,
pray for us sinners,
now and at the hour of our death.
Amen.

Glory be to the Father

Glory be to the Father
and to the Son
and to the Holy Spirit,
as it was in the beginning
is now, and ever shall be
world without end. Amen.

The Magnificat

My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord,
my spirit rejoices in God my Savior,
for he has looked with favor on his lowly servant.
From this day all generations will call me blessed:
the Almighty has done great things for me,
and holy is his Name.
He has mercy on those who fear him
in every generation.
He has shown the strength of his arm,
he has scattered the proud in their conceit.
He has cast down the mighty from their thrones,
and has lifted up the lowly.
He has filled the hungry with good things,
and the rich he has sent away empty.
He has come to the help of his servant Israel
for he has remembered his promise of mercy,
the promise he made to our fathers,
to Abraham and his children forever.
Glory to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit,
as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be forever. Amen.

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