Saturday 19th Week of Ordinary Time

 

To the Blessed Virgin Mary

St. Anthony of Padua was a passionate devotee of Mary. In his sermons he expressed beautiful words of praise towards the Mother of the Lord.

To the Blessed Virgin Mary

We praise you, Our Lady,
Our hope:
You, star of the sea, enlighten your children
overwhelmed by this stormy sea of sin;
let us reach the safe haven of forgiveness,
and, grateful for your protection,
may we conclude our lives

with the help of the One you carried in your womb
and fed by your holy breast.
May honor and glory
be with Him for ever and ever.

Amen.

(St. Anthony of Padua)