Intercession

May expectant fathers lovingly support the mothers of their children in welcoming new life.

Prayers

Our Father, 3 Hail Marys, Glory Be

Reflection

On Pentecost Sunday, we recall that God the Father, in His infinite love, did not leave us alone in our struggles. He sent His Son as our Saviour, and through Him we are given another Advocate — the Holy Spirit — to guide, strengthen, and sustain us in every challenge we face.

The disciples were gathered behind locked doors in fear when Jesus came among them and said, “Peace be to you,” breathing on them the Holy Spirit. Fear was transformed into courage, and confusion into peace and mission.

This same Spirit speaks into the lives of expectant fathers today.  Fear, uncertainty, pressure, or broken relationships can feel like “locked doors,” yet the Holy Spirit enters those places with peace, wisdom, and hope.

Fatherhood has its origin in God the Father, who entrusts men with the gift and responsibility of life. As Familiaris Consortio teaches, fathers are called to reflect God’s own fatherhood by showing “generous responsibility for the life conceived under the heart of the mother” (FC 25). This role is unique and irreplaceable, especially in protecting and supporting both mother and child.

Yet some fathers feel overwhelmed or uncertain in the face of an unexpected pregnancy. In these moments, we pray they are strengthened by the Holy Spirit and inspired by Saint Joseph, who accepted fatherhood with courage and faith in difficult circumstances.

Through the intercession of Our Lady Help of Christians, we ask that all families be filled with the gifts of the Holy Spirit — wisdom, courage, understanding, and counsel — and the fruits of love, peace, patience, and gentleness.

May every expectant mother, father, and unborn child be surrounded with dignity, hope, and God’s enduring love.

Acts of Reparation

• Pray a decade of the Rosary for all expectant fathers, that through her intercession, Our Lady may inspire in them the virtues of Saint Joseph.

Gospel Reflection

Pentecost Sunday: In our Gospel Jesus declares that his Father, our Father, sent him to bring peace and he refers to the sacrifice that he will make to bring about that peace. We give thanks for the sacrifices made by fathers in providing for and nurturing their families. May all fathers be a source of support, care and peace to the mothers of their children. (John 20: 19-23)
Bishop Martin Hayes, Bishop of Kilmore – Ireland

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Day three – The End of Abortion

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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.

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