The Annunciation by Giorgio Vasari

Adoration of the Shepherds by Gerard van Honthorst

Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary, 

that never was it known that anyone who 

fled to thy protection, implored thy help, 

or sought thine intercession was left 

unaided. 

Inspired by this confidence, I fly unto 

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.

Hail, holy Queen, Mother of mercy, our life, our sweetness and our hope. To thee do we cry, 

poor banished children of Eve. To thee to we send up our sighs, mourning, and weeping in 

this valley of tears. Turn, then, most gracious advocate, thine eyes of mercy toward us, and 

after this, our exile, show unto us the blessed fruit of thy womb, Jesus. O clement, O loving, 

O sweet Virgin Mary. 

Pray for us, O holy Mother of God, that we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ. 

Amen.