Prayer Of Pope Pius Xii Salve, O Vergine

Hail, O most pure Virgin, powerful Queen whom humanity calls upon with the gentle title of Mother! We, who may not have known an earthly mother or were taken from her embrace too soon, turn to you, confident in your unique maternal love for us. As our condition inspires compassion and love in others, how much more deeply will you, the most loving and merciful of all pure beings, respond with your abundant tenderness! O true Mother of orphans, we seek refuge in your Immaculate Heart, assured that we will find all we yearn for as comfort in our hearts. We place our full trust in you so that your guiding hand may accompany us on the challenging journeys of life. Bless those who support or protect us in your name; reward our benefactors and chosen souls who dedicate themselves to our care. Above all, may you always be a Mother to us, shaping our hearts, illuminating our minds, fortifying our wills, gifting our souls with virtues, and shielding us from the foes of our God who wish to lead us astray. In conclusion, beloved Mother, our joy and our hope, guide us to Jesus, the blessed fruit of your womb, so that if we have lacked a mother’s sweetness in this world, we may come to savor your maternal love and presence in eternal life alongside your Divine Son, who lives and reigns with the Father and the Holy Spirit forever.Amen.