Prayer
to Mary, Patroness of Our Land
Most
Holy Trinity: Our Father in Heaven, who chose Mary as
the fairest of your daughters; Holy Spirit, who chose
Mary as Your spouse; God the Son, who chose Mary as
Your Mother; in union with Mary, we adore Your majesty
and acknowledge Your supreme, eternal dominion and authority.
Most
Holy Trinity, we put the United States of America into
the hands of Mary Immaculate in order that she may present
the country to You. Through her we wish to thank You
for the great resources of this land and for the freedom
which has been its heritage. Through the intercession
of Mary, have mercy on the Catholic Church in America.
Grant us peace. Have mercy on our President and all
the officers of our government. Grant us a fruitful
economy born of justice and charity. Have mercy on capital,
and industry and labor. Protect the family life of the
nation. Guard the innocence of our children. Grant the
precious gift of many religious vocations. Through the
intercession of our Mother, have mercy on the sick,
the poor, the tempted, sinners... on all who are in
need.
Mary,
Immaculate Virgin, Our Mother, Patroness of our land,
we praise you and honor you and give ourselves to you.
Protect us from every harm. Pray for us, that acting
always according to your will and the Will of Your Divine
Son, we may live and die pleasing to God.
Imprimatur: Patrick A. O'Boyle
Archbishop of Washington
May 8, 1959
