# Patriotic Rosary and a Wake‑Up Call for Our Nation
*2022-08-08*

> Bill Young and John O’Rourke lead a patriotic rosary for every U.S. state, reflecting on recent tragedies, the sanctity of life, and a prayerful appeal for the nation’s leaders.

## Opening and the Patriotic Rosary

Bill welcomes listeners and introduces John, who will lead the Patriotic Rosary. Bill recalls that the last time they prayed this rosary it coincided with the tragic killing of two FBI agents in Florida, a reminder that we must pray for every soul in each state, especially those who have lost loved ones.

## A Wake‑Up Call on the Sanctity of Life

John reflects on the murder of the agents as a “wake‑up call” for the nation, linking it to the grave crime of abortion. He notes that over a million unborn children die each year in the United States and 40 million worldwide, calling this a profound offense against God. Both hosts agree that the loss of any innocent life—born or unborn—is a crime against God and that the Church must pray fervently for the protection of all children.

They also pray for the President, asking that the Holy Spirit give him a direct encounter with Christ, much like St. Paul’s conversion on the road to Damascus.

## The Patriotic Rosary for All 50 States

John leads the rosary, invoking the Holy Spirit and reciting the Apostles’ Creed, Our Father, Hail Mary, and Glory Be for each state, asking the blood of Jesus to cover every soul from Alabama to Wyoming. The prayer follows the traditional structure of the Glorious Mysteries, with each mystery linked to a specific intention for the nation (e.g., the Resurrection for the presidency, the Assumption for governors, the Descent of the Holy Spirit for Congress).

## Closing Reflections and a Preview

Bill thanks John for his prayer and reminds listeners that the episode is a “wake‑up call” for America. He mentions upcoming discussions about recent political events, election integrity, and the role of the FBI and Department of Justice. Bill invites listeners to join the next show, which will delve deeper into these issues from a Catholic perspective.

*Through prayer we ask the Holy Spirit to awaken our nation’s leaders and protect every innocent life.*