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The Memorare Prayer
St. Bernard of Clairvaux is the author of this Marian prayer.
Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who fled to thy protection, implored thy help, or sought thy intercession was left unaided. Inspired with this confidence, I fly to thee, O Virgin of virgins, my Mother; to thee do I come; before thee I stand, sinful and sorrowful. O Mother of the Word Incarnate, despise not my petitions, but in thy mercy hear and answer me. Amen.
The Canaanite woman’s plea to Jesus was, “Have pity (or mercy) on me, Lord.” During Mass, we sing or say a prayer with similar words. Which prayer is it?
Mercy is the disposition to be kind and forgiving. Be intentional about
extending mercy to at least one person this week.
The cities of Tyre and Sidon are in present day Lebanon.
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