The biblical recounting (and feast day) of the Holy Innocents killed after Jesus' birth by Herod will forever hold new meaning...and I am not a mother in Connecticut. We only have today. We have children, dream up their futures, plan milestones, yet are only promised today. Pray for us, little saints - old and new.
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A Prayer To The Holy Innocents
Holy Innocents, you died before you were old enough to know what life means, pray for all children who die young that God may gather them into His loving arms.
Holy Innocents, you were killed because one man was filled with hatred, pray for those who hate that God may touch their hearts and fill them with love.
Holy Innocents, you experienced a violent death, pray for all who are affected by violence that they may find peace and love.
Holy Innocents, your parents grieved for you with deep and lasting sorrow, pray for all parents who have lost young children that God may wrap a warm blanket of comfort around them.
Holy Innocents, those around you certainly felt helpless to prevent your deaths, pray for all who feel helpless in their circumstances that they may cling to God for courage and hope.
Holy Innocents, you who are now in Heaven, pray for all of us that one day we may join you there to bask in God's love forever.
Amen.
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Thank you for posting this and yesterdays post. Praying.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing this prayer! I, too, will never look at this feast day the same again. I wrote a blog post relating last Friday's tragedy to the Holy Innocents.
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