The Virgin Mary provides comfort to Catholics around the world. As the Mother of God, we turn to her for protection and help. Throughout the years, she has appeared to countless saints and holy people as a way to remind them of God’s everlasting love. Here are some examples of Marian prayer requests that have developed as a result of these holy Marian apparitions.
You will receive photos of your printed prayer request placed on the Stone of Anointing; the place where Jesus’ body was prepared for burial after his crucifixion.
Our Lady of Fatima Prayer Request
A special Our Lady of Fatima prayer request can include:
Mother of all individuals and peoples, you know all their sufferings and hopes. In your motherly heart you feel all the struggles between good and evil, between light and darkness, that convulse the world: accept the plea which we make in the Holy Spirit directly to your heart, and embrace with the love of the Mother and Handmaid of the Lord those who most await this embrace, and also those whose act of entrustment you too await in a particular way. Take under your motherly protection the whole human family, which with affectionate love we entrust to you, O Mother. May there dawn for everyone the time of peace and freedom, the time of truth, of justice and of hope.
Our Lady of Lourdes Prayer Request
In 1858, the Virgin Mary appeared to St. Bernadette Soubirous. A powerful Our Lady of Lourdes prayer request can be:
O ever-Immaculate Virgin, Mother of Mercy, health of the sick, refuge of sinners, comforter of the afflicted, you know my wants, my troubles, my sufferings; look with mercy on me. By appearing in the Grotto of Lourdes, you were pleased to make it a privileged sanctuary, whence you dispense your favors; and already many sufferers have obtained the cure of their infirmities, both spiritual and corporal. I come, therefore, with complete confidence to implore your maternal intercession. Obtain, O loving Mother, the grant of my requests. (mention your petition) Through gratitude for your favors, I will endeavor to imitate your virtues, that I may one day share your glory, and bless you in eternity. Amen.
Praying the Rosary
Don’t forget, the rosary is also a special and unique prayer intention that is dedicated to the Virgin Mary. When considering what to pray for when praying the rosary, you can always include your friends, family members and loved ones who may need a special prayer. Part of praying the rosary is reciting the “Hail Mary” which goes as follows:
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee: blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen
Our prayer library is filled with powerful prayers that you can use as part of your plea to God for your special intention. Regardless of whether you’re in need of prayers for healing or prayers for the dead, you can rest assured that when you communicate with God and the Virgin Mary in this special way, you will always feel the comfort and support that you need.