July 22nd, 2007 16th Sunday in ordinary time

This week, Jesus, we honor two very special people in Your
salvific plan.

St's Joachim and Anna, the mother and father of Mary, our mother.

Because of the marvelous plan of salvation laid out by You long
before the creation of the world, You had these beautiful
parents give birth to the baby that was to be free of original
sin, and be full of grace from the moment of her conception.

You graced these parents with a unique gift that will be honored
throughout all of history, Mary our mother.

Let us see, by this birth, that there are no accidents of life,
but that all babies are conceived in Your image and likeness,
and that all life is sacred.

Let us all rededicate ourselves to fight against the sin of
abortion, and helped get it stopped throughout the world.

Let us work for the rights of all people, including the unborn,
to live on this planet in peace and prosperity.

Let us unite with You, and all of Your angels and saints, in
giving glory and honor to our heavenly Father, and to the Holy
Spirit, by honoring all of Your creation, including the people
of all the world.

Let us work in love, to give love to others. Amen and Amen.

Thank you, Lord Jesus, for loving us totally.