Prayer At The Lourdes Grotto In The Vatican Garden

O holy Virgin, Mother of God, Mother of Christ, and Mother of the Church, look upon us with kindness at this moment. Faithful Virgin, intercede for us. Help us to believe as you did, fostering in us a faith in God, in Christ, and in the Church that is calm, brave, steadfast, and generous. Cherished Mother of faithful love, pray for us. Teach us to love God and our neighbors as you have loved them, enabling our love for others to be patient, gentle, and respectful. Source of our joy, intercede for us. Guide us in understanding, through faith, the mystery of Christian joy, which arises and flourishes from suffering, self-denial, and unity with your Son upon the cross. Let our joy be authentic and abundant, so that we may share it with everyone.Amen.