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 have recourse to thee with unbounded confidence. O Help of Christians, O Mother of mercy, I beseech thee now to hear my prayer, and to obtain for me of thy divine Son the favor that I request in this novena.

Obtain for me, also, dearest Mother, the grace that I may imitate thee and become more like to thee in the practice of the virtues of humility, obedience, purity, poverty, submission to the will of God, and charity. Be my protectress in life, guard and guide me in dangers, direct me in perplexities, lead me in the way of perfection, and assist me in the hour of my death, that I may come to Jesus, and with thee enjoy Him, bless Him, and love Him eternally in heaven. Amen.

Virgin Mother of God, Mary, pray to Jesus for me.

Indulgence of 50 days, once a day. — Leo XIII,March 29, 1894.

Holy Virgin, Mary immaculate, Mother of God and our Mother, speak thou for us to the Heart of Jesus, Who is thy Son, and our brother.

Indulgence of too days, once a day. — Leo XIII,Dec. 20, 1890.

O Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee.

Indulgence of 100 days, once a day. — Leo XIII, March 15, 1884.

Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.