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We fly to your protection, O Holy Mother of God
Pope Francis encourages everyone to rediscov-
er the beauty of praying the Rosary at home during
the month of May. On April 25th he wrote a letter to
the faithful and included this prayer to our Blessed
Mother:
“We fly to your protection, O Holy Mother of
God.”
In the present tragic situa-
tion, when the whole world is
prey to suffering and anxiety,
we fly to you, Mother of God
and our Mother, and seek refuge
under your protection.
Virgin Mary, turn your merci-
ful eyes towards us amid this
coronavirus pandemic. Comfort
those who are distraught and
mourn their loved ones who have
died, and at times are buried in
a way that grieves them deeply.
Be close to those who are con-
cerned for their loved ones who
are sick and who, in order to pre-
vent the spread of the disease,
cannot be close to them. Fill with
hope those who are troubled by
the uncertainty of the future and
the consequences for the econ-
omy and employment.
Mother of God and our
Mother, pray for us to God, the
Father of mercies, that this great
suffering may end and that hope
and peace may dawn anew. Plead with your divine
Son, as you did at Cana, so that the families of the
sick and the victims be comforted, and their hearts
be opened to confidence and trust.
Protect those doctors, nurses, health work-
ers and volunteers who are on the frontline of
this emergency, and are risking their lives to save
others. Support their heroic effort and grant them
strength, generosity and continued health.
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Be close to those who assist the sick night and
day, and to priests who, in their pastoral concern
and fidelity to the Gospel, are trying to help and
support everyone.
Blessed Virgin, illumine the minds of men and
women engaged in scientific research, that they
may find effective solutions to overcome this virus.
Support national leaders,
that with wisdom, solicitude
and generosity they may come
to the aid of those lacking the
basic necessities of life and may
devise social and economic solu-
tions inspired by farsightedness
and solidarity.
Mary Most Holy, stir our con-
sciences, so that the enormous
funds invested in developing
and stockpiling arms will in-
stead be spent on promoting
effective research on how to
prevent similar tragedies from
occurring in the future.
Beloved Mother, help us
realize that we are all members
of one great family and to recog-
nize the bond that unites us, so
that, in a spirit of fraternity and
solidarity, we can help to allevi-
ate countless situations of pov-
erty and need. Make us strong
in faith, persevering in service,
constant in prayer.
Mary, Consolation of the afflicted, embrace all
your children in distress and pray that God will
stretch out his all-powerful hand and free us from
this terrible pandemic, so that life can serenely re-
sume its normal course.
To you, who shine on our journey as a sign of
salvation and hope, do we entrust ourselves, O
Clement, O Loving, O Sweet Virgin Mary. Amen.