Mary's Song, The Magnificat, Canticle of Mary

A beautiful mosaic that appears in the nave of Chyde adoration chapel of the Benedictine Sisters of perpetual adoration.

The Magnificat 

My soul magnifies the Lord,
And my spirit rejoices in God my Savior.
For He has regarded the low estate of His handmaiden,
For behold, henceforth all generations shall call me blessed.
For He who is mighty has done great things for me, and holy is His name. And His mercy is on those who fear Him from generation to generation.
He has shown strength with His arm:
He has scattered the proud in the imagination of their hearts.
He has put down the mighty from their thrones,
and exalted those of low degree.
He has filled the hungry with good things;
and the rich He has sent empty away.
He has helped His servant Israel, in remembrance of His mercy;
As He spoke to our fathers, to Abraham and to His posterity forever.

(Luke 1:46-55 )

Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit.
As it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be, world without end. Amen

Feast Day: May 31st

Mary, Help Me,

I have been nesting and cleaning and getting everything ready for when the baby comes all day today, and since I'm on a roll, here are prayers for the next few days in case the baby comes early. :) So sad this month of Mary is almost over. I'll miss the daily prayers to her.

These prayers are from my book, Mother of Mothers, Devotions and Prayers.

Mary, Help Me

O Holy Queen, Mother of Mothers, consolation and protectress of all Christian motherhood-Mother Mary, help me.
When all looks dark and I find none to speak a consoling of cheering word, dear Mary, help me.
When I have tried hard and others do not seem to understand, dear Mary, help me.
When a thousand worrisome distractions and annoyances come into my day and it seems so hard to keep my peace of heart, dear Mary, help me.
In all things, Mother, assist me! That I may, like yourself, with patience turn all my trials into spiritual treasures; that I may grow ever more like you, the cherished Queen of the most Holy Family, dear Mary, help me! 
Amen.

Mother Mary

 Holy Mother Mary, who by virtue of your divine motherhood have become Mother of us all, I place the charge which God has given me under your loving protection. Be a protection mother to my children. Guard their bodies and keep them in health and strength. Guard their minds and keep their thoughts ever holy in the sight of their Creator and God. Guard their hearts and keep them pure and strong and happy in the love of God. Guard always their souls and ever preserve in them faithfully the glorious image of God they received in holy Baptism. Always, Mother, protect them and keep them under your mothering  care. Supply in your all-wise motherhood for my poor human deficiencies and  protect them from all evil. 
Amen.
Queen of the most Holy Family,
Pray for us!
Mother of Mothers,
Pray for us!


And this one is for my little one on the way:

For Protection of the Child

I put my little babe under you protection, Mary, my Mother. Make its tiny mind grow up to love the truths of faith; consecrate its will to the service of God; fill its heart with love for its Creator.
Fashion its little body in all perfection:
let its organs be sound, its senses acute, all its members strong and healthy. You can obtain this favor for me and my child, most powerful Mother. I put my trust in you. Amen.

A Prayer and A Hymn To Mary

Found these in a great little book entitled, "Mother of Mothers, Devotions and Prayers"

Hymn:
Mother of Christ, Mother of Christ,
What shall I ask of thee?
I do not sigh for the wealth of the earth,
For the joys that fade and flee;
But Mother of Christ, Mother of Christ,
This do I long to see,
The Bliss untold which thine arms enfold, 
The treasure upon thy knee.


Mother of Christ, Mother of Christ,
What shall I ask of thee?
I will love thy Son with the whole of my strength,
My only King shall He be.
Yes, Mother of Christ, Mother of Christ,
This will I do for thee,
Of all that are dear of cherished here,
None shall be dear as He.

Special Prayer For Mothers

For a True Spirit of Motherhood

Mary, my Mother, grant that my little child may instruct me in the ways of God. Let its innocent eyes speak to me of the spotless holiness of Jesus. Let its open smile remind me of the great love God has for His creatures. Let its helplessness teach me the unbounded power of God. May its first feeble effort to speak call to my mind the wisdom of the Almighty. May its simple trust in me lead me to cherish a like confidence in God. May my love for God be stimulated by the deeprooted affection my child has for me. May I in all these things grow in a greater appreciation of my holy motherhood. Mary, I trust in you to obtain this favor for me. Amen.
Mother of Mothers, 
Pray for me!

This prayer reminds me of all the things I have been happy to learn from my children thus far about God. It is amazing how just having a little baby can open your heart to many things you didn't know or think about before, especially about God. My children have taught me more about God than most books I've read and I definitely hear Him speak to me through their lives. Children are such a blessing! Thank you God for my babies and the wisdom they hold. Help me to love and teach them as I should.

I would love to hear about some of the things others have learned from their children if anyone would like to share?

Hope all have a happy Memorial day!

Making Up My Prayers For The Last 3 Days

Life has been keeping me busy and away from the computer so here are 3 prayers for the last few days:
August Queen of Heaven, Sovereign Mistress of the Angels, who didst receive from the beginning the mission and power to crush the serpent's head, we beseech Thee to send Thy Holy Angels that, under Thy power, they may pursue the evil spirits, encounter them on every side, resist their bold attacks and drive them hence into the abyss of woe.
Most Holy Mother, send Thy Angels to defend us and to drive the cruel enemy from us.
All ye Holy Angels and Archangels help and defend us. Amen

My favorite bible verse:
Revalations 12:1-5
[1] And a great sign appeared in heaven: A woman clothed with the sun, and the moon under her feet, and on her head a crown of twelve stars: [2] And being with child, she cried travailing in birth, and was in pain to be delivered. [3] And there was seen another sign in heaven: and behold a great red dragon, having seven heads, and ten horns: and on his head seven diadems: [4] And his tail drew the third part of the stars of heaven, and cast them to the earth: and the dragon stood before the woman who was ready to be delivered; that, when she should be delivered, he might devour her son. [5] And she brought forth a man child, who was to rule all nations with an iron rod: and her son was taken up to God, and to his throne.

O Most Holy One

(O Sanctissima)

O most holy one,

O most lowly one,

Dearest Virgin Maria!

Mother of fair Love,

Home of the Spirit Dove,

Ora, Ora pro nobis.

Mother, Maiden fair,

Look with loving care,

hear our prayer, O Maria!

Our sorrow feeling,

Send us thy healing,

Ora, Ora pro nobis.

Life has been keeping me busy and away from the computer so here are 2 prayers and a bible verse for the last few days:

August Queen of Heaven, Sovereign Mistress of the Angels, who didst receive from the beginning the mission and power to crush the serpent's head, we beseech Thee to send Thy Holy Angels that, under Thy power, they may pursue the evil spirits, encounter them on every side, resist their bold attacks and drive them hence into the abyss of woe.
Most Holy Mother, send Thy Angels to defend us and to drive the cruel enemy from us.
All ye Holy Angels and Archangels help and defend us. Amen

My favorite bible verse:
Revalations 12:1-5
[1] And a great sign appeared in heaven: A woman clothed with the sun, and the moon under her feet, and on her head a crown of twelve stars: [2] And being with child, she cried travailing in birth, and was in pain to be delivered. [3] And there was seen another sign in heaven: and behold a great red dragon, having seven heads, and ten horns: and on his head seven diadems: [4] And his tail drew the third part of the stars of heaven, and cast them to the earth: and the dragon stood before the woman who was ready to be delivered; that, when she should be delivered, he might devour her son. [5] And she brought forth a man child, who was to rule all nations with an iron rod: and her son was taken up to God, and to his throne.

O Most Holy One

(O Sanctissima)

O most holy one,

O most lowly one,

Dearest Virgin Maria!

Mother of fair Love,

Home of the Spirit Dove,

Ora, Ora pro nobis.

Mother, Maiden fair,

Look with loving care,

hear our prayer, O Maria!

Our sorrow feeling,

Send us thy healing,

Ora, Ora pro nobis.

A Poem of Mary

Herself a rose, who bore the Rose,

She bore the Rose and felt its thorn,

All loveliness new-born

Took on her bosom its repose,

And slept an woke there night and morn.

Lily herself, she bore the one

Fair Lily; sweeter, whiter, far

Than she or others are:

The Sun of Righteousness her Son,

She was His morning star.

She gracious, He essential Grace, 

He was the Fountain, she the rill:

Her goodness to fulfil

And gladness, with proportioned pace

He led her steps thro' good and ill.

Christ's mirror she of grace and love,

Of beauty and of life and death:

By hope and love and faith

Transfigured to His Likeness " Dove

Spouse, Sister, Mother," Jesus saith.

                                                                                      -CHRISTINA ROSSETTI

Irish Litany of Mary

Great Mary
Greatest of Marys
Greatest of Women
Mother of Eternal Glory
Mother of the Golden Light
Honor of the Sky
Temple of the Divinity
Fountain of the Gardens
Serene as the Moon
Bright as the Sun
Garden Enclosed
Temple of the Living God
Light of Nazareth
Beauty of the World
Queen of Life
Ladder of Heaven
Mother of God
Pray for us
Amen.