Marian
The Memorare
Attributed to St. Bernard of Clairvaux and beloved by St. Francis de Sales and St. Teresa of Calcutta, who prayed it as a "flying novena" nine times in a row in urgent need.
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 do I come, before thee I stand, sinful and sorrowful.
O Mother of the Word Incarnate,
despise not my petitions,
but in thy mercy hear and answer me.
Amen.
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