Mother of Perpetual Help,
your very name inspires confidence.
We come before your holy picture
in praise and thanksgiving to God
seeking your intercession
with Jesus, your son
for all the needs of our lives today.
We celebrate your holy motherhood
as we proclaim Jesus Christ
our Lord and Redeemer.
You answered when called
to be mother of our Lord.
Obtain for us the grace
to be alive to our baptismal call
and especially to embrace
the gospel of life and
to respect all life on earth.
You wondered as your Son
grew in wisdom, knowledge and grace.
Intercede for us so that
we may welcome the Word of God
in our lives and be bearers
of the good news to everyone.
You delighted as your Son healed the sick.
Intercede for our sick that they may receive
good health and that they in their turn
may be healers to others.
You enjoyed peace as your Son
comforted the afflicted.
Intercede for all who suffer
so that they may know that
we carry their burdens with them
and in this way we keep
the law of Christ.
You rejoiced as your Son forgave sins.
Obtain for us the forgiveness
of our sins and lead us to
unbind others and set them free.
You suffered at the wounds your Son
endured for our salvation.
Help us to bind up the
broken hearted and to give
hope to the down trodden.
You exulted in your Son's Resurrection.
Obtain for us the grace to persevere
in His way all the days of our life
and be granted a place in heaven.
You are the first of all
the disciples and saints.
We trust in your motherly love and care.
Obtain for us all the graces
we need to fulfill God's plan
each day in our lives.
Amen.