a priest's musings on the journey
Wednesday, May 14, 2008
Icon and Litany to Our Lady of Iraq
Litany to Our Lady of Iraq
Mother of Our Creator, pray for us
Mother of Our Redeemer, pray for us
Mother of Our Salvation, pray for us
Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us
Holy Mary, Daughter of Abraham of the Chaldees, pray for us
Holy Mary, Sister of Thomas who evangelized Mesopotamia, pray for us
Holy Mary, Mother of Mar Addai and Mar Mari, co-workers with Thomas, pray for us
Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us
Holy Mary, Defender of the oppressed, pray for us
Holy Mary, Comforter of the afflicted, pray for us
Holy Mary, Advocate of the poor, pray for us
Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us
Holy Mary, Helper of those in danger, pray for us
Holy Mary, Protector of all in peril, pray for us
Holy Mary, Guardian of the persecuted, pray for us
Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us
Holy Mary, Refuge of all who seek your help, pray for us
Holy Mary, Haven of all who are in distress, pray for us
Holy Mary, Shelter of all in need of sanctuary, pray for us
Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us
Holy Mary, Queen of Peace, pray for us
Holy Mary, Mirror of Justice, pray for us
Holy Mary, Seat of Mercy, pray for us
Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us
Holy Mary, Ever Blessed Virgin Mother of God, we seek your intercessions for peace in the land of Iraq. Defend your children from violence, degradation, and the violence of war. Comfort the childless and the orphaned, defend the oppressed and the poor, calm the fears and the hatred of those who oppress. In your compassion, plead to Your Son, Our Savior Christ, to pour God's healing grace upon the people's of Iraq, that they may be given peace, mercy and salvation, in this life, and in the life to come.
(composed 12 May, 2008)
:: posted by Padre Rob+, 6:53 PM
1 Comments:
Beautiful, Rob, thank you.
