MARIAN PRAYERS OF SAINT LOUIS DE MONTFORT Nr. 1 (A.D. 1673-1716)

For the Spirit of Mary

My powerful Queen,

you are all mine through your mercy,

and I am all yours.

Take away from me all that may displease God

and cultivate in me all that is pleasing to Him.

May the light of your faith

dispel the darkness of my mind,

your deep humility

take the place of my pride,

your continual sight of God

fill my memory with His presence.

May the first of the love of your heart

inflame the lukewarmness of my own heart.

May your virtues take the place of my sins.

May your merits be my enrichment

and make up for all

that is wanting in me before God.

My beloved Mother,

grant that I may have no other spirit but your spirit,

to know Jesus Christ and his Divine will

and to praise and glorify the Lord,

that I may love God with burning love like yours.

Amen.