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n our days,  too,  storms  and  dangers  threaten the Church. Let us,  therefore,  by  calling  on Mary  for  help,  do  our  part  toward  shortening the days  of  visitation  and  trial. Let us  not  confine our  petitions  to  her  within  the  narrow  limits of our  own  personal  needs,  but  let  us  join  in  the cry for  help  ascending  to  the  Mother  of  mercy throughout all  Christendom. Let us  daily,  for Holy Church,  send  up  our  petition  to  Mary's heavenly  throne:  "Help  of  Christians,  pray  for us!"

Prayer of  the  Church  (p. 134).

Litany of  Loreto  (p. 322).

lorious Virgin  and  Mother  of  God,  Mary, queen of  heaven! Forget us  not. Thou art the help  of  Christians;  lighten  our  tribulations, and help  us  with  motherly  intercession  at  the throne of  thy  divine  Son. With Holy  Church  I join  in  the  petition  to  thee:  "Holy  Mary,  aid  the miserable,  assist  the  desponding,  strengthen  the weak,  pray  for  the  people,  plead  for  the  clergy, intercede  for  the  devout  female  sex.  Let  all  who have  recourse  to  thee  experience  the  efficacy  of thy  help!"

Hail Mary,  etc.

Ejaculation (p. 135).