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Grant to  us,  Thy  servants,  we  beseech  Thee,  O Lord  God,  to  enjoy  perpetual  health  of  mind  and body; and  by  the  glorious  intercession  of  Blessed Mary, ever  Virgin,  to  be  delivered  from  present  sorrow, and  to  rejoice  with  eternal  joy. Through Jesus Christ Our  Lord. Amen.

blessed Virgin  Mary,  thou  hast  chosen  for thyself the  sweet  title  of  "  Mother  of  Perpetual Help,"  in  order  to  increase  our  confidence in  thee. I implore  thee  to  be  my  help  at  all times and  in  all  places,  in  all  my  difficulties  and troubles, but  especially  at  the  hour  of  death! O loving Mother,  make  me  not  only  mindful  to  call  on thee  in  my  necessities,  but  obtain  for  me  the  grace of habitually  invoking  thy  intercession,  and  on  all occasions. I am  certain  that  if  I  be  faithful  in  asking thy  assistance,  thou  wilt  be  faithful  in  affording me succor. Obtain for  me,  also,  that  most  precious of graces,  to  pray  to  thee  with  an  unwavering  and child-like confidence,  that  through  such  prayers  I may  secure  thy  perpetual  help  and  final  perseverance. Bless me,  O  sweet,  O  helpful  Mother,  now and at  the  hour  of  my  death. Amen.

blessed Virgin  Mary,  thou  whom  we  love to greet  as  our  Mother  of  Perpetual  Help! do thou  show  thyself  worthy  of  this  glorious appellation  by  covering  the  Church  and  her august Head  with  the  buckler  of  thy  continual  protection. Through the  infinite  merits  of  the  Heart of Jesus,  which  we  offer  to  the  Eternal  Father,  by thy  hands,  do  thou  obtain  for  sinners  the  grace  of