OUR LADY OF BANNEUX - 15 JANUARY

O glorious Virgin, Mother of God, blessed among all nations, worthy of praise and the greatest of praise, intercede for me with thy beloved Son. O honoured Lady, Mother of the King of Angels and Archangels, assist and deliver me from every difficulty and danger.

O Blossom of the Patriarchs, the Virgins and the Angels, Hope of Glory, Beauty of Virgins, Admiration of the Angels and Archangels, remember me, and forsake me not, I beseech thee, at the terrible hour of my death. O Star of the Sea, Gate of Heaven, Temple of God, Palace of Jesus Christ, Harbour of Safety, Power of all Nations, Pearl of all Sweetness, Hope of the Faithful; O Queen who shelters the guilty, who surpasses in radiance the Virgins and the Angels, thy presence gives joy to all the hosts of Heaven.

Therefore, O Mother of Mercy, I place in the protection of thy holy hands my going out, my coming in, my sleeping, my waking, the sight of my eyes, the touch of my hands, the speech from my lips, the hearing of my ears, so that in everything I may be pleasing to thine own beloved Son. Amen.

APPARITION: OUR LADY OF BANNEUX

"On January 15, 1933, Mariette looked out upon a dark, moonless night. The flickering light of the oil lamp sent shadows scampering up and down the wall in the kitchen. Suddenly Mariette called, 'Mother, there is a Lady in the garden.'"

"THERE IS A LADY IN THE GARDEN"

She beckoned to Mariette, but her mum was afraid, thinking who this Lady might be. The family had for some time not been going to Holy Mass and Confession as they ought. Uneasy, her mum locked and bolted the door that night. Our Lady, kind as ever, appeared again. Eventually, the local priest was informed, and the apparitions examined.

Our Lady of the Poor, pray for us.

OUR LADY OF THE POOR, PRAY FOR US!

Mary Virgin of the Poor, you lead us to Jesus, source of grace, and you come to alleviate our suffering.

We implore you with confidence: Help us to follow your Son with generosity, and to belong to Him unreservedly.

Help us to welcome the Holy Spirit Who guides and sanctifies us. Obtain us the grace to become more like Jesus every day, so that our life will glorify the Father and contribute to the salvation of all.

Blessed Virgin of the Poor, lead us to Jesus, Source of grace.

Blessed Virgin of the Poor, save all nations.

Blessed Virgin of the Poor, relieve the sick.

Blessed Virgin of the Poor, alleviate suffering.

Blessed Virgin of the Poor, pray for each one of us.

Blessed Virgin of the Poor, we believe in you.

Blessed Virgin of the Poor, believe in us. Blessed Virgin of the Poor, we will pray hard.

Blessed Virgin of the Poor, bless us (+) Blessed Virgin of the Poor, Mother of the Saviour, Mother of God, we thank you.

Blessed Virgin of the Poor, we pray for all children who need free school meals to have them made available, and we pray for their parents and siblings. We pray for the elderly receiving very little or no pensions. We pray for those who are in financial difficulties amid rising utility bills and soaring food prices.

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