PRAYER TO OUR LADY, REFUGE OF SINNERS

TO OBTAIN HOLY PERSEVERANCE

O Queen of Heaven, I, who was once a miserable slave of Lucifer, now dedicate myself to thee, to be thy servant forever. I offer myself to honor thee during my whole life; do thou accept me, and refuse me not, as I should deserve.

O my Mother, in thee have I placed all my hopes, from thee do I expect every grace. I bless and thank God, Who in His mercy has given me this confidence in thee, which I consider a pledge of my salvation. Alas, miserable wretch that I am, I have hitherto fallen, because I have not had recourse to thee.

I now hope that, through the merits of Jesus Christ and thy prayers, I have obtained pardon. But I may again lose Divine grace; the danger is not past. My enemies do not sleep, How many new temptations have I still to conquer! Ah, my most sweet Lady, protect me, and permit not again to become their slave; help me at all times.

I know that thou wilt help me, and that with thy help I shall conquer, if I recommend myself to thee; but this is what I fear------I fear that in time of danger I may neglect to call upon thee, and thus be lost.

I ask thee, then,  for this grace: obtain that, in the assaults of Hell, I may always have recourse to thee, saying, Mary, help me.

My Mother, permit me not to lose my God.

In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit...