203. Prayer of St Alphonsus to Be Said Before

a representation of Our Lady. i. 300. Days. T.O. ii. Plenary, once a month. I, I, IV. (See Instructions, p. 1.) OST holy Mary, Immaculate Virgin and Mother, to thee who art the Mother of my Lonp, the refuge of sinners, I, who am the most miserable of all, have recourse to-day. I adore thee, O great Queen, and I thank thee for the many favours thou hast done me up to now, especially for having preserved me from hell, which I have so often deserved. I love thee, most dear Lady; and by the love I bear thee I promise to desire ever to serve thee and to do all I can to make thee loved by others. I place all my hopes in thee, all my salvation. Accept me for thy servant and shelter me under thy mantle, O thou Mother of mercy. And since thou art so powerful with Gop, free me from all temptations, or obtain for me strength to overcome them as long as I live. Of thee I ask true love of Jesus Curist. Through thee I hope to die a good death.

O Mother, by the love thou bearest to Gop, I pray thee to help me always, but specially in the last moment of my life. Do not leave me until thou seest me safe in Heaven, there to bless thee and sing thy mercies for all eternity. This is my hope. Amen