This prayer is addressed to the Virgin Mary, seeking her intercession for healing, while finding comfort in her maternal tenderness.
O Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother full of grace,
You who appeared to Bernadette in the grotto of Massabielle,
I humbly come to You, with trust and hope,
To ask Your maternal intercession and Your protection.
You are the Consoler of the afflicted and the healer of broken hearts,
Turn Your merciful gaze towards me,
And lay Your gentle and kind hand on my sufferings,
Whether they be physical, mental or spiritual.
O Our Lady of Lourdes,
Through the pure water of Thy spring, I ask Thee to purify me,
To alleviate my pains and guide me towards healing,
If this is God's will.
If healing cannot come, grant me strength and peace,
To accept my cross with love and serenity.
You who are the hope of the sick,
I entrust to You my sorrows, my pains and my worries.
Intercede with Your Son, Jesus, that I may receive grace,
To regain health or find peace in my trial.
O Mary, refuge of weary hearts,
Give me the strength and courage to continue on my way,
Support me in my moments of weakness,
And wrap me in Your maternal tenderness.
I entrust my life to You, Holy Mother,
With the certainty that Your prayer will accompany me and that Your light,
Will always shine to guide me in the love of Christ.
Amen.