Our Lady 1 minute

Prayer to Our Lady before Mass

To pray before Mass: ask Mary, who stood by the cross, to watch over those who will receive communion and all the priests who celebrate that day.

O Mother of goodness and mercy, Holy Virgin Mary, I, a poor and unworthy sinner, turn to you with all the affection of my heart, imploring your mercy.

Just as you stood by the cross of your Son, please deign to watch over me, not only me, a poor sinner, but also all the priests who today celebrate the Eucharist in the entire holy Church.

Aided by you, may we offer to the one and triune God the sacrifice that pleases him. Amen.

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Candle of Our Lady Aparecida

Patroness of Brazil, motherly shelter, family protection and graces attained

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Our Lady Hail, Holy Queen It closes the rosary and is the prayer of those in the valley of tears: it asks Mary, mother of mercy, to look over us and show us Jesus. Our Lady Holy Rosary (Terço) and Rosary The rosary meditates on the life of Jesus with Mary in five mysteries, each with one Our Father, ten Hail Marys and one Glory Be. The four groups of mysteries form the complete rosary. Our Lady To your protection (Sub tuum praesidium) It is the oldest prayer to Mary known, found on a papyrus from the 3rd century. It asks that Our Lady deliver from all dangers. Our Lady Prayer for the health of the soul and the body It is the prayer that closes the litany of Our Lady in the rosary. In a few lines, it asks for health of the soul and the body and relief from current sorrows. Our Lady Remember (Memorare) It is the plea of someone who has already tried everything: it reminds Mary that it has never been heard that someone turned to her and remained helpless. Attributed to Saint Bernard. Our Lady Angelus (The Angel of the Lord) It recalls the angel's announcement to Mary and the incarnation of Jesus. By tradition, it is prayed three times a day: at 6am, at noon, and at 6pm, when the bell rings. During the Easter season, it is replaced by Queen of Heaven.

Text verified with Devocionário do Opus Dei, with Brazilian Portuguese spelling.