The wondrously miraculous Tilma (cloak) of Our Lady of Guadalupe is one of the great sacred treasures of our faith... An extraordinary miracle that keeps revealing new mysteries as science continues to look ever more deeply at it down through the ages... But whatever mysteries it contains the most important grace it brings us to be a physical reminder of the nearness of our immaculate Mother and her message of love to all people, especially those in trouble and persecuted... May Our Lady of Guadalupe be as close to me and to you as a cloak wrapped around us always, especially on this her feast day!
Memorare to Our Lady of Guadalupe
Remember, O most gracious Virgin of Guadalupe, that in your heavenly apparitions on the mount of Tepeyac, you promised to show your compassion and pity towards all who, loving and trusting you, seek your help and call upon you in their necessities and afflictions. You promised to hear our supplications, to dry our tears, and to give us consolation and relief.
Never has it been known that anyone who fled to your protection, implored your help, or sought your intercession, was left unaided. Inspired by this confidence, we fly to you, O Mary, ever-Virgin Mother of the true God! Though grieving under the weight of our sins, we come to prostrate ourselves before you. We fully trust that, standing beneath your shadow and protection, nothing will trouble or afflict us, nor do we need to fear illness or misfortune, or any other sorrow.
O Virgin of Guadalupe, you want to remain with us through your admirable Image, you who are our Mother, our health, and our life. Placing ourselves beneath your maternal gaze, and having recourse to you in all our necessities, we need do nothing more.
O Holy Mother of God, despise not our petitions, but in your mercy hear and answer us. Amen
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