Novena Prayer

O Mother of Perpetual Succor, behold me a miserable sinner at thy feet. I have recourse to thee and put my trust in thee. O Mother of Mercy, have pity upon me. I hear thee called by all The Refuge and the Hope of sinners; be then my refuge and my hope. Succor me for the love of Jesus Christ; Stretch forth thy hand to me, a poor sinner, who recommend and dedicate myself to thee. As thy perpetual servant, I bless and thank God for having in His Mercy given me this confidence in Thee; the pledge , as I believe of my eternal salvation.

Alas, too often in past times have I miserably fallen because I had not recourse to thee. I know that with thy help I shall conquer. I know that thou will help me if I recommend myself to thee. But I fear lest in the occasion of failing, I should cease to call upon thee, and so should lose my soul. This then is the grace I seek from thee, and I beg of thee, as far as I know how and can, to obtain it for me, namely, in the assaults of hell, always to have recourse to thee and to say to thee: O Mary help me. Mother of Perpetual Succor, Suffer me not to lose my God. Amen.

Priest: Mother of Perpetual Succour

People: Pray for thy Children.

Hail Mary ..........

(Repeat three times)

Holy Mary, • Succour the miserable, help the faint hearted • cheer those that weep, • pray for the people,• be the advocate of the clergy, • intercede for all devout women, • Let all feel thine aid, • who implore thy Perpetual Succour.

Priest: Thou has been made for us O Lady, a Refuge.

People: A helper in need and tribulation.

LET US PRAY

O Lord Jesus Christ, who hast given us Thy Mother Mary whose wondrous image we venerate, to our Mother, ever ready to succor us; Grant, we beseech Thee, that we, who earnestly implore her maternal aid, may deserve to enjoy perpetually the fruit of thy redemption who lives and reigns world without end. Amen.