Prayer to Mary, Holy Mary of Good Success


Holy Virgin, loving Mother and Protectress of all men, universal remedy for all evils and tender guardian of our souls, I venerate thy Holy Statue that represents and recalls the special favors thou hath given to pilgrims on this earth and your kindly patronage of this Community and those who have recourse to you under this name. Confiding in thy singular protection, I fall at thy feet and pour out my heart, repenting of my offenses against God and thee, begging thee to grant me pardon for my sins and imperfections. I offer thee again my gratitude for all the benefits granted me, for thy miraculous apparition and for the pledge of special protection that thou hath given those who come to thee as Mother and Advocate. Hear my cries, my Mother, and as thou art the healer of every infirmity, I know that thou has the remedies for all my infirmities, which are many, and that thy goodness and mercy will conquer them.

Do not cease to be our protectress because of our infidelities, but have pity on us because of the fragility of our nature. Hear our cries with tender compassion. Save us in our conflicts, foil the evil designs of our enemies, give us courage and resignation in our tribulations and great confidence in the power of God. Renew the fervor in all thy religious so that they might be faithful, observant, and obedient to their Superiors and the Rule. Give us a constant desire to serve and love God in imitation of thee, with whom we live united in the same sentiment and labors, thanking thee for the many favors thou hast granted us, like this one of having this holy Statue as an everlasting remembrance of your apparition. Then, after serving thee with enthusiasm and supernatural joy on this Earth, may we also be with you eternally in Heaven.
Amen.