A
mutually supportive marriage is a priceless treasure. Like all
treasures, a thriving marriage must be cared for and protected. St.
Gianna did not meet her husband Pietro until she was 32 and he was 45,
but they enjoyed a deeply loving marriage that they cherished as their
highest priority after their faith. A truly loving, selfless, and
Christ-centered marriage is God’s design, and is especially important
for pregnant and vulnerable mothers in need. Today, we pray that all
marriages may be healed, protected, and strengthened.
Let us pray:
O Blessed Mother,
you received the good news of the incarnation of Christ, your Son, with
faith and trust. Grant your protection to all pregnant mothers facing
difficulties.
Guide us as we
strive to make our parish communities places of welcome and assistance
for mothers in need. Help us become instruments of God’s love and
compassion.
Mary, Mother of the
Church, graciously help us build a culture of life and a civilization of
love, together with all people of good will, to the praise and glory of
God, the Creator and lover of life. Amen.
(Our Father, Hail Mary, and Glory Be)
