# Prayer to Mary, Mother of Mercy by St. Pope John Paul II
*2014-11-15*

> Bill Young leads a prayer to Mary as Mother of Mercy, using a prayer composed by St. Pope John Paul II, and follows with the traditional Hail Mary.

## Opening Prayer

Oh Mary, Mother of Mercy, watch over us{...} so that the cross of Christ may not have been borne in vain. May we not wander astray from the path of goodness, nor lose awareness of sin, but rather grow in hope, rich in faithful love. Grant us the freedom to perform the good works God has already prepared for us, that our lives may become a praise of His glory. Amen.

## The Hail Mary

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.

*May Mary, Mother of Mercy, guide us to live lives that glorify God.*