The Prayer
English
Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary,
that never was it known
that anyone who fled to thy protection,
implored thy help,
or sought thy intercession
was left unaided.
Inspired by this confidence,
I fly unto thee, O Virgin of virgins, my Mother;
to thee do I come, before thee I stand, sinful and sorrowful.
O Mother of the Word Incarnate,
despise not my petitions,
but in thy mercy hear and answer me.
Amen.
Latin
Memorare, O piissima Virgo Maria,
non esse auditum a saeculo,
quemquam ad tua currentem praesidia,
tua implorantem auxilia,
tua petentem suffragia,
esse derelictum.
Ego tali confidentia ad te, Virgo Virginum, Mater, curro;
ad te venio, coram te gemens peccator assisto.
Noli, Mater Verbi, verba mea despicere,
sed audi propitia et exaudi.
Amen.
About this Prayer
Attributed to St. Bernard of Clairvaux (or sometimes to the 15th-century cleric Claude Bernard), the Memorare is a heartfelt plea for Mary’s powerful intercession, emphasizing her unfailing help to those who seek her aid.