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                          Entering Canaan

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                          Our Lady of Czestochowa, Merciful Mother,

                          You are a visible sign of the power of scars in our life.

                          Multiple times attempts have been made to cover your scars,

                          Much like the experience of post abortive people in society,

                          However, no matter how much they tried, the scars returned.

                          Instead of a source of pain, your scars

                          Have become a symbol of your great love for us, your children

                          And Your willingness to embrace them has manifested that love

                          through centuries of healings and conversions..

                          Our scars of abortion will also remain with us in this life

                          But with your help they too will not be a source of pain,

                          but instead will turn into a sign of Christ’s love,

                          A memorial of our children lost to abortion

                          who we never want to forget.

                          Through your scars you have brought countless people

                          to the love and mercy of your Son, Jesus

                          help us to use our scars of abortion to do the same.

                          May we always speak of the miracle of His mercy towards us

                          And the healing He has given us through His forgiveness

                          May this healing along with our scars

                          Lead others to your Son, so that they too may learn

                          to carry their scars with love

                          Our Lady of Czestochowa, patroness of those post abortive

                          We trust in your motherly presence

                          and the many miracles associated with this image

                          May we follow you as you  lead us to Jesus your Son,

                          and our children who are with Him in  heaven.

                          Amen