Help me up when I fall!, Mary: Day 066

Last updated on: September 25, 2015 at 3:30 am by Pete Socks

Help me up when I fall!, Mary: Day 066 2015-09-18T19:12:27-05:00 Pete Socks

LOGO Patheos Explore the world's faith through different perspectives on religion and spirituality! Patheos has the views of the prevalent religions and spiritualities of the world.

Help me up when I fall!

St. Alphonsus acknowledges the depth of his sin and weakness, but he runs to Mary to reach out her hand and pull him up.

Mother of God, behold at your feet a miserable sinner, in bondage to hell, who turns to you and trusts in you. I don’t deserve that you should even look at me. But because you have seen your Son die for the salvation of sinners, I know that you have the greatest desire to help them.

I hear everyone call you the refuge of sinners, the hope of those who are in despair, and the help of the abandoned. You, then, are my refuge, my hope, and my help. You must save me by your intercession.

Help me, for the love of Jesus Christ. Extend your hand to a miserable crea- ture who has fallen and now entrusts himself to you. I know that your pleasure is to help a sinner to your utmost, so help me, now that you can.

By my sins I have lost divine grace, and with it my soul. I now place myself in your hands. Tell me what I must do to recover the favor of my Lord, and I will immediately do it. He sends me to you so that you may help me. He wills that I should turn to your mercy, so that not only the merits of your Son, but also your intercession, may help me to save my soul.

To you, then, I turn. You who pray for so many others, pray also to Jesus for me. Ask him to pardon me, and he will forgive me. Tell him that you desire my salvation, and he will save me. Show how you can enrich those who trust in you. —St. Alphonsus Liguori, The Glories of Mary

IN GOD’S PRESENCE, CONSIDER . . .
Have I ever fallen and injured myself so that someone had to help me get up again? Have I ever felt that way spiritually? Am I willing to humble myself and ask Mary to help me up again?

CLOSING PRAYER
From a prayer of St. Alphonsus: O Mother of God, Queen of Angels and hope of men, give ear to one who calls upon you and has recourse to your protection.

____________________________________________________________________________________________________
Remember to subscribe to my feed so you will not miss a day! This recurring feature at The Catholic Blogger is possible through the cooperation of author Paul Thigpen and publisher Saint Benedict Press. To get your own copy of this book, click below.

A Year with Mary

Paul Thigpen

Saint Alphonsus Ligouri

Saint Benedict Press

Previous Post

September 24, 2015

CBB Giveaway - For God and Country

Next Post

September 26, 2015 Our Lady provides two friars with lodging, Mary: Day 067

Browse Our Archives

Select a Category A Year with Mary A Year with the Angels A Year with the Church Fathers Book News Children's Review Featured CD Giveaway Guest Post Interview Linked Review Media review Movie Review New Releases Off the Shelf Review speakers Teen Review The Clergy Speaks The Laity Speaks The Open Book Podcast Uncategorized

Select a Month October 2018 September 2018 August 2018 July 2018 June 2018 May 2018 April 2018 March 2018 February 2018 January 2018 December 2017 November 2017 October 2017 September 2017 August 2017 July 2017 June 2017 May 2017 April 2017 March 2017 February 2017 January 2017 December 2016 November 2016 October 2016 September 2016 August 2016 July 2016 June 2016 May 2016 April 2016 March 2016 February 2016 January 2016 December 2015 November 2015 October 2015 September 2015 August 2015 July 2015 June 2015 May 2015 April 2015 March 2015 February 2015 January 2015 December 2014 November 2014 October 2014 September 2014 August 2014 July 2014 June 2014 May 2014 April 2014 March 2014 February 2014 January 2014 December 2013 November 2013 October 2013 September 2013 August 2013 July 2013 June 2013 May 2013 April 2013 March 2013 February 2013 January 2013 December 2012 November 2012

TAKE THE

Religious Wisdom Quiz