Prayer To Mary, Mother Of God

Mary, Mother of God, at your bidding, Jesus performed His first miracle, transforming water into wine at the wedding in Cana of Galilee. Throughout the ages, you have continued to procure countless miracles and signs for the impoverished and exiled descendants of Eve. We humbly request you to intercede with your Divine Son for the extraordinary graces that our modern world desperately seeks: - For the conversion and return of entire nations to Jesus Christ and His teachings regarding marriage and the family. - For the courageous steadfastness among Christians in their belief in the permanence of marriage, faithfulness in marital unions, and the loving embrace of children, as fundamental to the Christian family. - For the strength of martyrs to reside within all followers of Christ, so we may testify to His power to overcome evil forces that threaten the sanctity of the family and moral principles. Mary, Mother of the Holy Family, and our families' beloved Mother, intercede for us. Amen. (Imprimatur: Rene H. Gracida, Bishop of Corpus Christi. December 12, 1992)