Our Lady of Lourdes Prayer
Oh ever immaculate Virgin, Mother of Mercy, Health of the Sick, Refuge of Sinners, Comfortess of the Afflicted, you know my wants, my troubles, my sufferings.
Look upon me with mercy.
When you appeared in the grotto of Lourdes, you made it a privileged sanctuary where many sufferers have obtained the cure of their infirmities, both spiritual and corporal.
I come, therefore, with unbounded confidence to implore your maternal intercession.
My loving Mother, obtain my request.
I will try to imitate your virtues so that I may one day share your company along with God The Father, Son and Holy Spirit, and bless you in eternity.
Amen.
A Prayer to Bernadette
O gentle maiden, St. Bernadette!
You endured the disbelief and ridicule of those who opposed you as well as from those who loved you.
Teach us, in your holy simplicity, to welcome, honor and cherish the Blessed Virgin Mary in our lives.
As was done in the grotto of Lourdes so let the healing power of God’s presence within our homes and hearts become a wellspring of grace, forgiveness and mercy to all around us.
Pray for us, St. Bernadette, that we, like you, might merit eternal happiness.
Amen.