My sister Pat and I had initially planned on joining the Noon Hour Prayer Rally at McArthur and Prince of Wales in Ottawa but decided on joining a group on Quincy Ave in Beacon Hill mainly because it was closer to where we lived. As it turned out nothing was happening at the Quincy location ( we waited a while) so we decided to pray at Mary's Grotto at the Annunciation of the Lord Catholic Church 2414 Ogilvie Road. There were just the two of us along with Mary of course and our Guardian Angels
from the library of the Apostolic Palace at the Vatican March 18, 2020
The following is a translation of the pope's remarks regarding the rosary initiative:
" Tomorrow we will celebrate the Solemnity of Saint Joseph. In life, work, family, joy and sorrow he always sought and loved the Lord, meriting the praise of Scripture as a just and wise man. Always invoke him with confidence, especially in difficult times, and entrust your lives to this great Saint.
I join in the appeal of the Italian bishops who in this health emergency have promoted a moment of prayer for the whole country.Every family, every faithful, every religious community: all united spiritually tomorrow at 9 p.m. in the recitation of the Rosary, with the Mysteries of Light. I will accompany you from here.
We are led to the luminous and transfigured face of Jesus Christ and His Heart by Mary, Mother of God, health of the sick, to whom we turn with the prayer of the Rosary, under the loving gaze of Saint Joseph, Guardian of the Holy Family and of our families. And we ask him to take special care of our family, our families, especially the sick and the people who are taking care of them: doctors, nurses, and volunteers, who risk their lives in this service."
Father Mark ended with this scripture Passage - 2 Chronicles 7:1
"if then my people, upon whom my name has been pronounced,
humble themselves and pray, and seek my face and turn from their evil ways,
I will hear them from heaven and pardon their sins and heal their land."
And when Jesus was baptized, …
the heavens were opened and He saw the Spirit of God
descending like a dove,
and alighting on Him, and lo, a voice from heaven, saying
"this is My beloved Son," with whom I am well pleased."
(Matthew 3:16-17)
Fruit of the Mystery: Openness to the Holy Spirit
Wedding at Cana
His mother said to the servants, "Do whatever He tells you." ... Jesus said to them, "Fill the jars with water." And they filled them up to the brim.
(John 2:5-7)
Fruit of the Mystery: To Jesus through Mary
Proclaiming the Kingdom
"And preach as you go, saying, 'The kingdom of heaven is at hand.' Heal the sick, raise the dead, cleanse lepers, cast out demons. You received without pay, give without pay."
(Matthew 10:7-8)
Fruit of the Mystery: Repentance and Trust in God
Transfiguration
And as He was praying, the appearance of His countenance was altered and His raiment become dazzling white. And a voice came out of the cloud saying, "This is My Son, My chosen; listen to Him!"
(Luke 9:29, 35)
Fruit of the Mystery: Desire for Holiness
Institution of the Eucharist
And He took bread, and when He had given thanks He broke it and gave it to them, saying, "This is My body which is given for you." ... And likewise the cup after supper, saying, "This cup which is poured out for you is the new covenant in My blood."
(Luke 22:19-20)
Fruit of the Mystery: Adoration LITANY of Saint Joseph
God, the Father of Heaven. Have mercy on us. Have mercy on us. God, the Son, Redeemer of the world. Have mercy on us. God, the Holy Spirit. Have mercy on us. Holy Trinity, One God. Have mercy on us. Holy Mary. Pray for us. St. Joseph. Pray for us. Renowned offspring of David. Pray for us. Light of Patriarchs. Pray for us. Spouse of the Mother of God. Pray for us. Chaste guardian of the Virgin. Pray for us. Foster father of the Son of God. Pray for us. Diligent protector of Christ. Pray for us. Head of the Holy Family. Pray for us. Joseph most just. Pray for us. Joseph most chaste. Pray for us. Joseph most prudent. Pray for us. Joseph most strong. Pray for us. Joseph most obedient. Pray for us. Joseph most faithful. Pray for us. Mirror of patience. Pray for us. Lover of poverty. Pray for us. Model of artisans. Pray for us. Glory of home life. Pray for us. Guardian of virgins. Pray for us. Pillar of families. Pray for us. Solace of the wretched. Pray for us. Hope of the sick. Pray for us. Patron of the dying. Pray for us. Terror of demons. Pray for us. Protector of Holy Church. Pray for us.
Lamb of God, who take away the sins of the world. spare us, O Lord. Lamb of God, who take away the sins of the world. graciously hear us, O Lord. Lamb of God, who take away the sins of the world. have mercy on us.
He made him the lord of his household. And prince over all his possessions.
Let us pray, --- O God, in your ineffable providence you were pleased to choose Blessed Joseph to be the spouse of your most holy Mother; grant, we beg you, that we may be worthy to have him for our intercessor in heaven whom on earth we venerate as our Protector: You who live and reign forever and ever.
