Episode 69: "Give us the grace to grasp with our hearts the message of each mystery as we hear it in the Rosary, and to form our lives accordingly." – Fr. Joseph Kentenich

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Tune in to this episode as author and host Julia Monnin* dives deeply into the meaning of some of the words we hear in Fr. Joseph Kentenich's Preparatory Prayer for the "Rosary of God's Instruments" as found in his book Heavenwards.

Rosary of God's Instruments: Preparatory Prayer

Father, help us close the gates of our senses and let bright light stream into our souls. Lead us deeply into the warm radiance of faith and into the mystery of redemption.

We want to quietly accompany the Redeemer as we contemplate his life in the Rosary, united with his strong Mother-Bride whom he has chosen as his helpmate.

Give us the grace to grasp with our hearts the message of each mystery as we hear it in the Rosary, and to form our lives accordingly.

Let us immerse ourselves into the ocean of love which the Rosary allows us to drink in richly, and let the glowing love of Christ and his Mother inflame our weak sacrificial spirit.

Then our lives will soon become a mirror of Christ's being and living here on earth. In him we will go through the world with strength and kindness as an image of Mary bringing blessings to all.

Then you may always use us as instruments in your omnipotent, loving and mighty hands, and form through us, in accordance with your plan, the face of humanity today.

Amen.

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