Prayers to Saint Mary, the Mother of God
Through the selfless "yes" of the Virgin Mary, Jesus Christ, our Savior, was brought into the world. It is appropriate, therefore, that we offer prayers of petition and praise to the Mother of God.
Memorare
The Memorare to the Blessed Virgin Mary is one of the best known of all Marian prayers.
The Memorare to the Blessed Virgin Mary is one of the best known of all Marian prayers.
Prayer to Our Lady of Sheshan
In honor of the Feast of Our Lady Help of Christians (May 24), Pope Benedict XVI composed this prayer in May 2008 and asked that it be recited every year on May 24, the World Day of Prayer for the Church in China.
In honor of the Feast of Our Lady Help of Christians (May 24), Pope Benedict XVI composed this prayer in May 2008 and asked that it be recited every year on May 24, the World Day of Prayer for the Church in China.
Act of Reparation to the Blessed Virgin Mary
In this prayer, we offer praise to the Blessed Virgin Mary and to the Holy Trinity in reparation for offenses against the Mother of God.
In this prayer, we offer praise to the Blessed Virgin Mary and to the Holy Trinity in reparation for offenses against the Mother of God.
To the Blessed Virgin Mary for May
In this beautiful prayer, to be offered during the Marian month of May, we ask the Blessed Virgin Mary for her protection and for the grace to imitate her in her love of Christ, and Christ in His love of her.
In this beautiful prayer, to be offered during the Marian month of May, we ask the Blessed Virgin Mary for her protection and for the grace to imitate her in her love of Christ, and Christ in His love of her.
For the Grace of Love
This prayer by Rafael Cardinal Merry del Val reminds us that Mary is the perfect example of the Christian life, who in her own actions shows us true love for Christ.
This prayer by Rafael Cardinal Merry del Val reminds us that Mary is the perfect example of the Christian life, who in her own actions shows us true love for Christ.
Invocations to the Blessed Virgin Mary
In this short prayer, we invoke the Blessed Virgin Mary for her help in safeguarding our virtue. This is a very good prayer to pray at times when we are feeling tempted and afraid of falling into sin.
In this short prayer, we invoke the Blessed Virgin Mary for her help in safeguarding our virtue. This is a very good prayer to pray at times when we are feeling tempted and afraid of falling into sin.
For the Help of the Blessed Virgin Mary
This prayer, asking for the Blessed Virgin Mary's help, is addressed to God, the source of the blessings and protection that the Blessed Virgin bestows on those who seek her intercession.
This prayer, asking for the Blessed Virgin Mary's help, is addressed to God, the source of the blessings and protection that the Blessed Virgin bestows on those who seek her intercession.
Prayer of Saint Augustine to the Blessed Virgin
In this prayer, Saint Augustine of Hippo (354-430) illustrates both Christian reverence for the Mother of God and the proper understanding of intercessory prayer. We pray to the Blessed Virgin Mary so that she might present our prayers to God and obtain forgiveness from Him for our sins.
In this prayer, Saint Augustine of Hippo (354-430) illustrates both Christian reverence for the Mother of God and the proper understanding of intercessory prayer. We pray to the Blessed Virgin Mary so that she might present our prayers to God and obtain forgiveness from Him for our sins.
Petition to Mary by Saint Alphonsus Ligouri
Saint Alphonsus Liguori (1696-1787), one of the 33 Doctors of the Church, wrote this beautiful prayer to the Blessed Virgin Mary, in which we hear echoes of both the Hail Mary and the Hail Holy Queen.
Saint Alphonsus Liguori (1696-1787), one of the 33 Doctors of the Church, wrote this beautiful prayer to the Blessed Virgin Mary, in which we hear echoes of both the Hail Mary and the Hail Holy Queen.
To Mary, Refuge of Sinners
This prayer to the Blessed Virgin Mary sounds a familiar theme: Mary as the font of mercy and forgiveness, through whom we obtain forgiveness of our sins and protection from temptation.
This prayer to the Blessed Virgin Mary sounds a familiar theme: Mary as the font of mercy and forgiveness, through whom we obtain forgiveness of our sins and protection from temptation.
The Hail Mary
The Hail Mary is the chief Catholic prayer to Mary, the Mother of God. Find the text here, and memorize the Hail Mary.
The Hail Mary is the chief Catholic prayer to Mary, the Mother of God. Find the text here, and memorize the Hail Mary.
Prayer Commending Oneself to Mary
In this beautiful prayer, composed by Saint Aloysius Gonzaga, we pledge ourselves to Mary, that she may intercede for us so that our will may be aligned with the will of Christ.
In this beautiful prayer, composed by Saint Aloysius Gonzaga, we pledge ourselves to Mary, that she may intercede for us so that our will may be aligned with the will of Christ.
Ave Maria
The Ave Maria is the Latin form of one of the most popular Catholic prayers, the Hail Mary.
The Ave Maria is the Latin form of one of the most popular Catholic prayers, the Hail Mary.
Hail Holy Queen
The Hail Holy Queen (also commonly known by its Latin name, the Salve Regina) is one of four special anthems to the Mother of God that have traditionally been part of the Liturgy of the Hours, and which vary depending on the season. It is also commonly said at the end of the rosary, in morning prayers, and during the prayers at the end of a Low Mass in the Traditional Latin Mass.
The Hail Holy Queen (also commonly known by its Latin name, the Salve Regina) is one of four special anthems to the Mother of God that have traditionally been part of the Liturgy of the Hours, and which vary depending on the season. It is also commonly said at the end of the rosary, in morning prayers, and during the prayers at the end of a Low Mass in the Traditional Latin Mass.