PRAYER
OF HIS HOLINESS
POPE FRANCIS
TO MARY
TO MARY
FOR THE MONTH OF MAY
“We fly to your protection,
O Holy Mother of God”.
In the present tragic
situation, when the whole world is prey to suffering and anxiety, we fly to
you, Mother of God and our Mother, and seek refuge under your protection.
Virgin Mary, turn your merciful
eyes towards us amid this coronavirus pandemic. Comfort those who are
distraught and mourn their loved ones who have died, and at times are buried in
a way that grieves them deeply. Be close to those who are concerned for their
loved ones who are sick and who, in order to prevent the spread of the disease,
cannot be close to them. Fill with hope those who are troubled by the
uncertainty of the future and the consequences for the economy and employment.
Mother of God and our
Mother, pray for us to God, the Father of mercies, that this great suffering
may end and that hope and peace may dawn anew. Plead with your divine Son, as
you did at Cana, so that the families of the sick and the victims be comforted,
and their hearts be opened to confidence and trust.
Protect those doctors,
nurses, health workers and volunteers who are on the frontline of this
emergency, and are risking their lives to save others. Support their heroic
effort and grant them strength, generosity and continued health.
Be close to those who assist
the sick night and day, and to priests who, in their pastoral concern and
fidelity to the Gospel, are trying to help and support everyone.
Blessed Virgin, illumine the
minds of men and women engaged in scientific research, that they may find
effective solutions to overcome this virus.
Support national leaders,
that with wisdom, solicitude and generosity they may come to the aid of those
lacking the basic necessities of life and may devise social and economic
solutions inspired by farsightedness and solidarity.
Mary Most Holy, stir our
consciences, so that the enormous funds invested in developing and stockpiling
arms will instead be spent on promoting effective research on how to prevent
similar tragedies from occurring in the future.
Beloved Mother, help us
realize that we are all members of one great family and to recognize the bond
that unites us, so that, in a spirit of fraternity and solidarity, we can help
to alleviate countless situations of poverty and need. Make us strong in faith,
persevering in service, constant in prayer.
Mary, Consolation of the
afflicted, embrace all your children in distress and pray that God will stretch
out his all-powerful hand and free us from this terrible pandemic, so that life
can serenely resume its normal course.
To you, who shine on our
journey as a sign of salvation and hope, do we entrust ourselves, O Clement, O
Loving, O Sweet Virgin Mary. Amen.
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