Prayer to the Blessed Mother
Blessed Mother, please intercede for us.
Hold the sorrowful, strengthen the fearful,
mother and love the weary, abused, neglected
or forgotten among us,
give your aid to all needing help or healing,
assist those who are sick, in pain or suffering,
be with those needing peace,
console the lonely or brokenhearted,
comfort the lost or hopeless,
guard the unborn,
pray for those who are dying or who have died,
soften those with hardened hearts,
enlighten those who do not yet see truth,
help us be brave enough to let our hurt and anger go,
show us the way to do the right thing,
protect those who are in danger,
and guide us from every evil.
May all who keep your sacred commemoration
experience the might of your assistance.
Amen
Prayer for Distress
Heal my broken heart, My Lord,
Heal my broken soul,
I feel torn apart, My Lord,
And You can make me whole.
Take me in Your arms, My Lord,
And hold me to Your breast,
I am oh-so weary, Lord,
And You can give me rest.
Wipe away my tears, My Lord,
With gentle hands of love,
Quiet down my fears, My Lord,
With graces from above.
Stay with me awhile, My Lord,
For I feel all alone,
I’m like a little child, My Lord,
With You I feel at home.
Help me bear this cross, My Lord,
Help me with this pain,
Unite me with Your Cross, My Lord,
And I’ll be strong again.
Tell me how to cope, My Lord,
Let me hear Your voice,
Encourage me with hope, My Lord,
Your way, my only choice.
Set me on my feet, My Lord,
And stay here by my side,
Until I feel Your strength, My Lord,
To walk in steady stride.
Nudge me on my way, My Lord,
But stay not far behind,
Until I reach that day, My Lord,
With renewed peace of mind.
And on that day, I will say:
My broken heart is healed, My Lord,
And so’s my broken soul,
You are all I need, My Lord,
And once again, I’m whole.
© 1999, CTherese