"My soul is sorrowful to the point of death." Mt. 26:38

This week here at Pray for Children, we remember children who are suffering because of the death of a sister, brother, cousin or friend through violence.  We also remember all parents who are left to pick up the pieces and hold their families together after acts of violence have been committed.

 

The First Sorrowful Mystery

 The Agony of Jesus in the Garden

 

Let us offer this mystery for all parents and families who are in agony

because of the death of a child.

  

 

 

Then he said to them, "My soul is sorrowful to the point of death. 

Wait here and stay awake with me."  And going on a little he fell on his face and prayed.

"My Father, " he said, "if it is possible, let this cup pass me by.

Nevertheless, let it be as you, not I, would have it."

 

 

Prayer of Abandonment

Father, I abandon myself into your hands.

Do with me as you will.

Whatever you may do, I thank you.

I am ready for all, I accept all.

Let only your will be done in me

and in all your creatures.

I wish no more than this O Lord.

Into your hands I commend my soul.

I offer it to you with all the love of my heart.

For I love you Lord, and so need to give myself,

to surrender myself into your hands without reserve

and with boundless confidence.

For you are my Father.

Amen.

Blessed Charles de Foucauld

 

 

 

"You are great, O Lord, and greatly to be praised.

You have made us for yourself and

Our heart is restless until it rests in you."

Saint Augustine

 

 

Listen to me, Yahew, answer me,

For I am poor and needy.

Guard me, for I am faithful,

Save your servant who relies on you.

 

You are my God, take pity on me, Lord

for to you I cry all the day.

Fill our servant's heart with joy, Lord,

For to you I raise up my heart.

 

Psalm 86:1-4

 

 

 Let us light a candle in memory of all God's little children who have died as a result of violence.