Prayer to Mary
our Mother of Mercy

O Mary, our Mother of Mercy,
you never fail to help those who are in need.
We ask you now, as our special advocate,
to show us your loving care and to bring us closer to your Son.
Watch over us and all those who are dear to us
and teach us to show in our lives
the Spirit of Christ by our meekness, humility
and loving acceptance of God's will.
May our love for you and your Son
inspire us to work now and all through our lives
to establish his kingdom
and as you have cared for us throughout our lives,
be with us when we die.
We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.