The Memorare

Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known, that anyone who fled to thy protection, implored thy help, or sought thy intercession, was left unaided.

Inspired by this confidence, I fly unto thee, O Virgin of virgins, my Mother.  To thee I come, before thee I stand, sinful and sorrowful.  O Mother of the Word Incarnate, despite not my petitions, but in thy mercy, hear and answer me.  Amen.

Prayer to Our Lady of Grace

O glorious Mother of God, Our Lady of Grace, hear my humble prayers, seeking your maternal intercession in obtaining from the Heart of Jesus, your Divine Son, all the graces and favors necessary for my spiritual and temporal welfare, and for the special needs I now place before you.  (Here mention your intentions.)

O Heavenly Queen, be my comfort, hope, strength, and consolation as, through God's goodness and mercy, I await the great day of glory.  Amen.

Prayer to Our Lady of Guadalupe

Most gracious Virgin of Guadalupe, in your apparitions to St. Juan Diego at Tepeyac you promised to show mercy and compassion to all who sought your help and protection.

In love and trust I place my petitions before you (here mention your requests) and ask for your motherly care.  I come to you hopeful and confident that, relying on your heavenly intercession, nothing can trouble or harm me.

As you have remained with us through your admirable image, O Blessed Lady, so now obtain for us the graces we need.  Amen.

A Child's Prayer to Mary

Mary, mother whom we bless,

Full of grace and tenderness,

Defend me from the devil's power

And greet me in my dying hour.  Amen.

Prayer of Entrustment to Our Lady

My Queen!  My Mother!  I give myself entirely to you, and to show my devotion to you, I consecrate to you this day my eyes, my ears, my mouth, my heart, my whole being without reserve.

Wherefore, good Mother, as I am your own, keep me, guard me, as your property and possession.

My Queen!  My Mother!  Remember I am yours.  Keep me, guard me as your property and posession.  O, Mary Immaculate Virgin!  Offer to the Heavenly Father the precious blood of your Son, Jesus Christ, that by its power a mortal sin may be prevented in the world.  Amen.

Prayer to Mary, Mother of the Church

(Composed by Saint Pope Paul VI)

O Virgin Mary, Mother of the Church, to you we recommend the entire Church.  You who are the helper of bishops, protect and assist the bishops in their apostolic mission, and the many priests, religous, and lay people who collaborate with them in their arduous tasks.

You who were given as Mother to the best-loved Disciple by your Divine Son at the moment of His saving death, remember the Christian people who entrust themselves to you.

Remember all your children; support their prayers addressed to God; make strong their faith; make firm their hope; increase their love.

Remember those who are in tribulation, in need, in danger, above all those who are suffering persecution and who have been cast into prison for the Faith.  For these, O Virgin, obtain fortitude and hasten the longed-for-day of their just liberation.

Look with benign eyes on our separated brethren and deign to unite us, you who brought forth Christ as the bridge of union between God and mankind.

O Temple of Light, withought shadow and without blemish, intercede with your only Son, the Mediator of our reconciliation with the Father, so that He may have mercy on our short-comings and remove all dissension among us, granting to our souls the joy of loving.

To your Immaculate Heart, O Mary, we finally recommend the entire human reace.  Lead all to the knowledge of the one and true Saviour, Jesus Christ; remove the scourges provoked by sin; give it to the entire world peace in truth, in justice, in freedom and in love.

Make it possible for the whole Church to raise to the God of mercies a majestic hymn of praise and of thanksgiving; a hymn of joy and exultation, because of the wonderful things the Lord has wrought through you, O clement, O loving, O sweet Virgin Mary.  Amen.

Dedication of the Last Two Hours of Life to Mary

Kneeling at your feet, full of shame for my faults and imperfections, but full of confidence in you, O Mary, I beseech you to accept the prayer that I make to you.  I Implore your kind protection and Motherly love for the last moments of my life, so that God may grant me what your love will inspire you to obtain for me in that decisive moment.

I have already offered to you all the hours of my life, but I urgently recommend to you its last two hours.  Obtain for me the grace to spend them in the love of your Son and you.

Be at my side to recieve my last breath, and when death shall have cut the thread of life, recommend my soul to Jesus, saying: "I love her."  This word will be sufficient to obtain God's blessing for me, and the happiness of beholding you for all eternity.  I count on it, O Mary, and I trust my confidence will not be in vain.  O Mary, my Mother, pray for your child.  Amen.

Mary, our hope, have pity on us.

Litany of the Blessed Virgin Mary (Litany of Loreto)

This prayer is prayed together every Sunday by the Sisters of Charity of Our Lady, Mother of the Church.

Lord, have mercy on us.

Christ, have mercy on us.

Lord, have mercy on us.

Christ, hear us.

Christ, graciously hear us.

God the Father of Heaven,

have mercy on us.

God the Son,

Redeemer of the world,

have mercy on us.

God the Holy Spirit,

have mercy on us.

Holy Trinity, one God, have mercy on us.

Holy Mary, pray for us.

Holy Mother of God, pray for us.

Holy Virgin of virgins, Pray for us.

Mother of Christ, pray for us.

Mother of the Church, pray for us.

Mother of Mercy, pray for us.

Mother of Divine Grace, pray for us.

Mother of Hope, pray for us.

Mother most pure, pray for us.

Mother most chaste, pray for us.

Mother inviolate, pray for us.

Mother undefiled, pray for us.

Mother most amiable, pray for us.

Mother most admirable, pray for us.

Mother of Good Counsel, pray for us.

Mother of our Creator, pray for us.

Mother of our Saviour, pray for us.

Virgin Most Prudent, pray for us.

Virgin Most Veneerable, pray for us.

Virgin Most Renowned, pray for us.

Virgin Most Powerful, pray for us.

Virgin Most Merciful, pray for us.

Virgin Most Faithful, pray for us.

Mirror of Justice, pray for us.

Seat of Wisdom, pray for us.

Cause of Our Joy, pray for us.

Spiritual Vessel, pray for us.

Vessel of Honor, pray for us.

Singular Vessel of Devotion, pray for us.

Mystical Rose, pray for us.

Tower of David, pray for us.

Tower of Ivory, pray for us.

House of Gold, pray for us.

Ark of the Covenant, pray for us.

Gate of Heaven, pray for us.

Morning Star, pray for us.

Health of the Sick, pray for us.

Refuge of Sinners, pray for us.

Solace of Migrants, pray for us.

Comfortor of the Afflicted, pray for us.

Help of Christians, pray for us.

Queen of Angels, pray for us.

Queen of Patriarchs, pray for us.

Queen of Prophets, pray for us.

Queen of Apostles, pray for us.

Queen of Martyrs, pray for us.

Queen of Confessors, pray for us.

Queen of Virgins, pray for us.

Queen of all Saints, pray for us.

Queen Concieved without Original Sin, pray for us.

Queen Assumed into Heaven, pray for us.

Queen of the Most Holy Rosary, pray for us.

Queen of Families, pray for us.

Queen of Peace, pray for us.

Queen of the clergy, pray for us.

Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world,

Spare us, O Lord.

Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world,

Graciously hear ys, O Lord.

Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world,

Have mercy on us.

Pray for us,

O Holy Mother of God,

That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.

Let us pray.

Grant, we beseech Thee, O God, that we Thy Servants may enjoy perpetual health of mind and body, and by the glorious intercession of the Blessed Mary, ever Virgin, be delivered from present sorrow and enjoy eternal happiness.  Through Christ Our Lord.  Amen.

Approved by Pope Sixtus V in 1587

Sub Tuum Praesidium

(250 A.D.)

Under thy protection we seek refuge,

O Holy Mother of God;

In our needs, despite not our petitions,

but deliver us always from all dangers,

O Glorious and Blessed Virgin.  Amen.

O Mary, concieved without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee.

Take My Hand, O Blessed Mother

Take my hand,

O Blessed Mother.

Hold me firmly lest I fall.

If I'm nervous while I'm walking,

Quickly heed my humble call.

Guide me over every crossing.

Watch me when I'm on the stairs.

Let me know that you're beside me,

Listen to my fervent prayers.

Bring me to my destination.

Keep me safe along the way.

Bless my every undertaking,

And my duties for the day.

When the evening draws upon me,

I do not fear to be alone.

Once again, O Blessed Mother,

Take my hand and lead me home.

Ancient Prayer to Mary

We turn to you for protection, holy Mother of God.  Listen to our prayers and help us in our needs.  Save us from every danger, glorious and blessed Virgin.  Amen.

Alma Redemptoris Mater

This prayer to Our Lady is traditionally associated with the season of Advent.

Loving Mother of the Redeemer,

gate of Heaven, star of the sea,

assist your people who have

fallen, yet strive to rise again.

To the wonderment of nature

you bore your Creator,

yet remained a virgin after as before.

You who have recieved Gabriel's

joyful greeting, have pity on us poor sinners.  Amen.

Ave Regina Caelorum

This prayer to Our Lady is traditionally associated with the season of Lent.

Queen of the heavens we greet you.

Queen of the angels now we entreat you.

You are the flower and the portal,

From which came the light immortal.

Matchless maiden God did raise you,

For the universe to praise you.

Hear us, O hear us, our Mother;

Show your children Jesus, our brother.  Amen.