THE SUPLICA TO OUR LADY OF THE ROSARY

This suplica originally composed by Bl. Bartolo Longo was recited on the 8 May and the 7 October before the miraculous ikon of the the Rosary of Pompeii. 

The version presented here is an abridged and revised one taking away reference to Italy, Europe, the shrine of Pompeii,etc so that it may be used in other parts of the world especially in Parishes and religious communities.

The oft quoted last paragraph can even be used as a concluding prayer to a public recitation of the rosary or a fitting end to the month of october.

THE SUPLICA TO OUR LADY OF THE ROSARY

In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Ghost. Amen.

I

O August Queen of Victories, * O Sovereign of Heaven and Earth, * at whose name the heavens rejoice and the abyss trembles, * O glorious Queen of the Rosary, * we your devoted children, * assembled in your presence, on this solemn day, * pour out the affection of our heart * and with filial confidence * express our miseries to You.
From the Throne of clemency, * where You are seated as Queen, * turn, O Mary, * your merciful gaze on us, on our families, on our country, on the world. * Have compassion on the sorrows and cares which embitter our lives. See, O Mother, * how many dangers of body and soul, * how many calamities and afflictions press upon us.
O Mother, * implore for us the mercy of your divine Son * and conquer with clemency * the heart of sinners. * They are our brothers and sisters and your children * who cause the heart of our sweet Jesus to bleed * and who sadden your most sensitive Heart. * Show all what you are, * the Queen of Peace and of Pardon.

II

It is true that, * although we are your children, * we are the first to crucify again Jesus * into our heart by our sins * and we pierce anew your heart.
We confess * it: we are deserving of the most severe punishments * but remember that, on Golgotha, * You received with the divine Blood, * the testament of the dying Saviour, * who declared You to be our Mother, * the Mother of sinners.
You then, * as our Mother, are our Advocate, our Hope. And we * raise our suppliant hands to You with sighs * crying: "Mercy!"
O good Mother, * have pity on us, * on our souls, * on our families, * on our relatives, * on our friends, *on our deceased, * especially on our enemies, * and on so many who call themselves Christian * and yet offend the Heart of your loving Son. * Today we implore pity * for the misguided Nations, * for all the world, * so that it may return repentant to your heart. Mercy on all, * O Mother of Mercy!

III

Kindly deign * to hear us, O Mary! * Jesus has placed in your hands * all the treasures of His graces * and His mercies. You are seated * a crowned Queen, * at the right hand of your Son, * resplendent with immortal glory * above all the Choirs of Angels. * You extend your dominion throughout heavens * and the earth and all creatures are subject to you. * You are omnipotent by grace * and therefore You can help us. * Were You not willing to help us, * since we are ungrateful children and undeserving of your protection, * we would not know to whom to turn. * Your Mother's heart * would not permit to see us * your children, lost. * The Infant whom we see on your knees * and the mystical Rosary which we gaze at your hand, * inspire confidence in us that we shall be heard. * And we confide fully in You, * we abandon ourselves as helpless children * into the arms of the most tender of mothers, * and on this very day, * we expect from You the graces we so long for.

 

IV

One last favour * we now ask You, O Queen, * which You cannot refuse us on this most solemn day. Grant to all of us * your steadfast love * and in a special manner your maternal blessing.
We shall not leave You until * You have blessed us. * Bless, O Mary, at this moment, * our Holy Father. * To the ancient splendors of your Crown, * to the triumphs of your Rosary, * whence you are called the Queen of Victories, * add this one also, O Mother: * grant the triumph of Religion * and Peace to human Society. * Bless our Bishops, * Priests * the Religious and the Christian faithful. * Bless all those who are associated with our ministry * and all those who cultivate and promote * devotion to the Holy Rosary.

O Blessed Rosary of Mary, * sweet Chain which binds us to God, * Bond of love which unites us to the Angels, * Tower of salvation against the assaults of hell, * safe Port in our universal shipwreck, * we shall never abandon You. You will be our comfort in the hour of agony: * to You the last kiss of our dying life. And the last word from our lips * will be your sweet name, * O Queen of the Rosary, * O dearest Mother, * O Refuge of Sinners, * O Sovereign Consoler of the Afflicted. Be Blessed everywhere, * today and always, * on earth and in Heaven. * Amen.