Domestic Violence
You Matter... Love Shouldn't Hurt
Domestic violence is a behavior pattern based on the use of power and control of one person over another, in the context of dating, family or household relationship. Domestic violence maybe physical, psychological, sexual, stalking or economic. one in four women and one in nine men are victims of contact sexual violence, physical violence and/or stalking by an intimate partner with an impact such as injury, fear, concern for safety, needing services. [Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Intimate Partner and Sexual Violence Survey, published in 2017.]
NATIONAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE HOTLINE: 800-799-7233
Chat with a service provider and find the domestic violence services nearest to you. IF you are in immediate danger, call 9ll.
Chat with a service provider and find the domestic violence services nearest to you. IF you are in immediate danger, call 9ll.
The Mission of Our Lady of the Rosary Domestic Violence Ministry is: Awareness - Services - Prevention.
- We raise awareness about Domestic Violence.
- We direct victims and their families to resources which help provide freedom from violence.
- We educate the community against Domestic Violence.
Prayer to End Domestic Violence
"You Matter... Love Shouldn't Hurt Ministry - Our Lady of the Rosary Parish
Domestic violence and abuse are about power and control, but God offers us deliverance, freedom and peace. It’s important we pray for victims’ healing and restoration, turning to the One who has the power to make all things new.
Loving God be with women and men who are in doubt about the health of their relationships. Give them clarity of mind and peaceful hearts so that they can make good decisions guided by Your love. Let those who suffer abuse discern that they can seek help to learn how to care for themselves with Your help. Let those who exploit, acknowledge that they are harming the other, so they can learn to abhor and change their own behavior in true repentance and amendment of life.
Teaching God open our ears, our eyes, and our hearts to be more compassionate, aware, outreaching, and supportive to people in abusive situations, so that they don’t feel alone and know that someone cares. Give us wisdom to plant seeds that encourage people to think and take urgent action to end domestic violence.
Gracious God, we are created in Your image and You want us to live abundantly. Free those living with physical, mental or spiritual abuse from their oppression, so they find peace to enjoy a life full of Your blessings.
Compassionate God protect the innocent children who suffer to witness violence and abuse at the hands of the ones they love. Bring them to a safe place where they can begin to heal.
Merciful God touch the hearts of those who abuse others. Heal their thinking, so that they may turn to You and seek Your ways. Help them to know that every human being is a treasure to You. Help them to know that with true repentance to change they can begin a path to peace.
Loving God, we pray for all victims of abuse. In their loneliness and pain, surround them with Your care to seek health, healing, strength, and peace.
In the name of Jesus, we pray. Amen.
(Adapted from beliefnet.com)
"You Matter... Love Shouldn't Hurt Ministry - Our Lady of the Rosary Parish
Domestic violence and abuse are about power and control, but God offers us deliverance, freedom and peace. It’s important we pray for victims’ healing and restoration, turning to the One who has the power to make all things new.
Loving God be with women and men who are in doubt about the health of their relationships. Give them clarity of mind and peaceful hearts so that they can make good decisions guided by Your love. Let those who suffer abuse discern that they can seek help to learn how to care for themselves with Your help. Let those who exploit, acknowledge that they are harming the other, so they can learn to abhor and change their own behavior in true repentance and amendment of life.
Teaching God open our ears, our eyes, and our hearts to be more compassionate, aware, outreaching, and supportive to people in abusive situations, so that they don’t feel alone and know that someone cares. Give us wisdom to plant seeds that encourage people to think and take urgent action to end domestic violence.
Gracious God, we are created in Your image and You want us to live abundantly. Free those living with physical, mental or spiritual abuse from their oppression, so they find peace to enjoy a life full of Your blessings.
Compassionate God protect the innocent children who suffer to witness violence and abuse at the hands of the ones they love. Bring them to a safe place where they can begin to heal.
Merciful God touch the hearts of those who abuse others. Heal their thinking, so that they may turn to You and seek Your ways. Help them to know that every human being is a treasure to You. Help them to know that with true repentance to change they can begin a path to peace.
Loving God, we pray for all victims of abuse. In their loneliness and pain, surround them with Your care to seek health, healing, strength, and peace.
In the name of Jesus, we pray. Amen.
(Adapted from beliefnet.com)
