Traditional Catholic prayer
Prayer to Our Lady, Mother of Divine Providence
The prayer to Mary, Mother of Divine Providence asks for guidance in virtue, protection in adversity, and renewal of the heart. Its printed conclusion directs three Hail Marys.
Source: With God: A Book of Prayers and Reflections (1911), Rev. F. X. Lasance, pages 687-688.
O immaculate Virgin Mary, Mother of Divine Providence, take possession of my soul with all the fulness of thy favor and protection. Govern thou my life, and direct it along the way of virtue to the fulfilment of the divine will. Do thou obtain for me the pardon of my sins; be my refuge, my protection, my defense, my guide in the pilgrimage of this life; console me in afflictions, sustain me in dangers, and in the storms of adversity afford me the security of thy guardianship. Obtain for me, O Mary, the renewal of my heart within me, so that it may become the holy dwelling-place of thy divine Son, Jesus; remove far from me, weak and miserable as I am, every kind of sin, negligence, sloth, timidity and human respect; entirely expel from me pride, vainglory, self-love, and all other earthly affections which hinder the efficacy of thy patronage. O sweetest Mother of Providence, turn thy maternal regard upon me, and if through frailty or malice I have provoked the menaces of the eternal Judge and embittered the most sacred Heart of my loving Jesus, do thou throw over me the mantle of thy protection, and I shall be safe. Thou art the watchful Mother, the virgin of forgiveness, and my hope on earth; oh, grant that I may have thee for the Mother of glory in heaven. Ave Maria, thrice.
About this prayer
Prayer source
With God: A Book of Prayers and Reflections (1911), Rev. F. X. Lasance, pages 687-688.
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- The prayer to Mary, Mother of Divine Providence asks for guidance in virtue, protection in adversity, and renewal of the heart. Its printed conclusion directs three Hail Marys.
- Prayer intention
- Providence, perseverance, and consolation in adversity.
- When to pray
- When worried about the future or seeking help to persevere in daily duties.
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- English
- English prayer source
- With God: A Book of Prayers and Reflections (1911), Rev. F. X. Lasance, pages 687-688. View the historical source. View the printed prayer page. Novena Regina provides the explanations above. The prayer text follows the source named here.
Traditional Catholic prayer
Prayer to Our Lady, Mother of Divine Providence
Source: With God: A Book of Prayers and Reflections (1911), Rev. F. X. Lasance, pages 687-688.
O immaculate Virgin Mary, Mother of Divine Providence, take possession of my soul with all the fulness of thy favor and protection. Govern thou my life, and direct it along the way of virtue to the fulfilment of the divine will. Do thou obtain for me the pardon of my sins; be my refuge, my protection, my defense, my guide in the pilgrimage of this life; console me in afflictions, sustain me in dangers, and in the storms of adversity afford me the security of thy guardianship. Obtain for me, O Mary, the renewal of my heart within me, so that it may become the holy dwelling-place of thy divine Son, Jesus; remove far from me, weak and miserable as I am, every kind of sin, negligence, sloth, timidity and human respect; entirely expel from me pride, vainglory, self-love, and all other earthly affections which hinder the efficacy of thy patronage. O sweetest Mother of Providence, turn thy maternal regard upon me, and if through frailty or malice I have provoked the menaces of the eternal Judge and embittered the most sacred Heart of my loving Jesus, do thou throw over me the mantle of thy protection, and I shall be safe. Thou art the watchful Mother, the virgin of forgiveness, and my hope on earth; oh, grant that I may have thee for the Mother of glory in heaven. Ave Maria, thrice.