The Memorare, Mary: Day 112

The Memorare

The Memorare is one of the best-known and best-loved of prayers to the Blessed Virgin. Though widely attributed to St. Bernard, it first appeared as part of a longer fifteenth-century prayer, Ad sanctitatis tuae pedes, dulcissima Virgo Maria.

Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known
that anyone who fled to thy protection, implored thy help,
and sought thy intercession, was left unaided.

Inspired with this confidence, I fly unto thee,
O Virgin of Virgins, my Mother; to thee I come,
before thee I stand sinful and sorrowful.

O mother of the Word incarnate! Despise not my petitions,
but in thy mercy, hear and answer me.
—From Ad sanctitatis tuae pedes, dulcissima Virgo Maria

IN GOD’S PRESENCE, CONSIDER . . .
Am I “inspired by the confidence” that so many others have found Mary’s assistance to be unfailing? Am I willing to rest in that confidence, however difficult my situation?

CLOSING PRAYER
From a prayer of St. Methodius: Your name, O Mother of God, is filled with all graces and divine blessings. Deign, we beg you, to remember us in our miseries—we who celebrate your glories and know how great is your goodness!

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