Sub Tuum Praesidium
We fly to thy patronage, O holy Mother of God; Despise not our petitions in our necessities, but deliver us always from all dangers, O glorious and blessed Virgin. Amen.
A Newman Spiritual Primer
In his Meditations and Devotions, to the question, how do we best seek the kingdom of heaven, i.e. how to become perfect, Newman writes,
Do not lie in bed beyond the due time of rising.
Give your first thoughts to God.
Make a good visit to the Blessed Sacrament.
Say the Angelus devoutly.
Eat and drink to God’s glory.
Say the Rosary well.
Be recollected, keep out bad thoughts.
Make your evening meditation well.
Examine yourself daily.
Go to bed in good time and you are already perfect.
—Msgr. Peter D. Wilkinson
O Mary conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee.
O Blessed Virgin Mary, Our Lady of Walsingham, Mother of God and our most gentle Queen and Mother, look down in mercy upon us, our parish, our country, our homes, and our families, and upon all who greatly hope and trust in thy prayers. By thee it was that Jesus, our Saviour and hope, was given to the world; and He has given thee to us that we may hope still more. Plead for us your children, whom thou didst receive and accept at the foot of the Cross, O sorrowful Mother. Intercede for our separated brethren, that with us in the one true fold they may be united to the Chief Shepherd, the Vicar of thy Son. Pray for us all, dear Mother, that by faith, fruitful in good works, we all may be made worthy to see and praise God, together with thee in our heavenly home. Amen.