Traditional Catholic prayer
The Memorare
A Marian prayer of confidence for asking the Blessed Virgin Mary to intercede with motherly help.
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At a glance
Prayer source
With God: A Book of Prayers and Reflections (1911), Francis Xavier Lasance, page 143.
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- Pray the Memorare, a traditional prayer of confidence in the intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
- Often prayed for
- mary, blessed virgin mary, memorare, memorare prayer, marian intercession, and intercession
- When to pray
- This prayer may be used in the evening and at any time.
- Languages
- English and Latin
Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that any one who fled to thy protection, implored thy help, or sought thine intercession was left unaided.
Inspired by this confidence, I fly unto thee, O Virgin of virgins, my Mother. To thee I come, before thee I stand, sinful and sorrowful. O Mother of the Word Incarnate, despise not my petitions, but in thy mercy hear and answer me. Amen.
Traditional Catholic prayer
The Memorare
Source: With God: A Book of Prayers and Reflections (1911), Francis Xavier Lasance, page 143.
Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that any one who fled to thy protection, implored thy help, or sought thine intercession was left unaided.
Inspired by this confidence, I fly unto thee, O Virgin of virgins, my Mother. To thee I come, before thee I stand, sinful and sorrowful. O Mother of the Word Incarnate, despise not my petitions, but in thy mercy hear and answer me. Amen.
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