Preparatory Prayer to Our Mother of Perpetual Help

Novena Opening Prayer

O Most Blessed Virgin Mary!

Who to inspire us with boundless confidence has been pleased to take the sweet name of Mother of Perpetual Help.

I implore Thee to come to my aid always and everywhere, in my temptations, after my falls, in my difficulties, in all the miseries of life, and, above all, at the hour of my death.

Give me, O Loving Mother, the desire nay more, the habit always to have recourse to thee; for I feel assured that if I am faithful in invoking thee, Thou wilt be faithful in coming to my assistance.

Obtain for me, then, this grace of graces, the grace to pray to thee without ceasing, and with childlike trust.

That by means of my constant plea, I may ensure Thy Perpetual Help and final perseverance.

Bless me, O tender and solicitous Mother,

Pray for me now and at the hour of my death. Amen!