Prayers for A Sick Person
I. Queen of Martyrs and Mother of Compassion, by the sword of sorrow which pierced thy soul, when holy Simeon foretold the most cruel Passion and death of thy beloved Son, obtain that the sick person for whom we pray may no more be tormented in his (her) body, if it be for the greater good of his (her) soul.
Hail Mary.
II. Queen of Martyrs and Mother of Compassion, by the unspeakable sorrow thou didst experience, when obliged to flee into Egypt with the Child Jesus, obtain grace for the sick person we recommend to thee, that thy presence may be for the health of his (her) body and soul.
Hail Mary.
III. Queen of Martyrs and Mother of Compassion, by the bitter sorrow thy most loving heart experienced, when in sorrow thou didst seek thy Son Jesus for three long days, obtain for this sick person perfect health of body and soul.
Hail Mary.
IV. Queen of Martyrs and Mother of Compassion, by the intense sorrow thou didst endure, when thou didst meet thy dear Son Jesus laden with a heavy cross, without being able to relieve Him, let the sight of this sick person, whom thou canst relieve, so move thee, that thou mayest deliver him (her) from the burden of his (her) illness.
Hail Mary.
V. Queen of Martyrs and Mother of Compassion, by the unspeakable sorrow thou didst suffer, when thou didst behold thy Jesus hanging on the tree of the cross, with His hands and feet pierced with nails, and all His body covered with blood, regard the painful sufferings of this sick person, and relieve the pains of his (her) body, procuring at the same time, through the merits of thy Son's most precious Blood, the salvation of his (her) soul.
Hail Mary.
VI. Queen of Martyrs and Mother of Compassion, by the bitter sorrow thou didst experience, when receiving on thy knees thy Jesus taken down from the cross, receive in thy loving arms this sick person, and moved by the sight of his (her) sufferings, restore to him(her) the health of the body and the peace of their soul.
Hail Mary.
VII. Queen of Martyrs and Mother of Compassion, by the unspeakable sorrow which brought thy heart to the lowest depths of desolation, when Jesus was laid in the sepulcher and thou couldst no more comfort thyself with the sight of His lifeless body, pray for this sick person, that, since human remedies are of no avail for him (her), he (she) may, by thy powerful intercession, be cured, and thus we may, both in time and eternity, give thee heartful thanks.
Hail Mary.
V. Pray for him ( her), most sorrowful Virgin.
R. that he (she) may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.
Let us pray
Grant, we beseech Thee, O Lord Jesus Christ, that the most blessed Virgin Mary, Thy Mother, whose most holy soul was pierced with the sword of sorrow on the hour of Thy Passion, may intercede before the throne of Thy mercy for this Thy servant, now and at the hour of his (her) death. Who livest and reignest, world without end. Amen.
Prayers for The Dying
I. O most holy Virgin, by the sorrow which transfixed thy heart, when holy Simeon foretold the affliction thou was to endure at the death of thy Divine Son, intercede for this person, now at the point of death, that his (her) heart may be pierced with true contrition.
Our Father. Hail Mary. Glory Be.
II. O most gracious Virgin, by the sorrow thou didst endure, when, to save thy Son Jesus from the persecution of Herod, thou was forced to fly with Him into Egypt, deliver this soul from the snares of the infernal foe.
Our Father. Hail Mary. Glory Be.
III. O most afflicted Virgin, by the sorrow thou didst feel at losing thy son Jesus, beg that this soul may not be lost, but may dwell forever with Him in heaven.
Our Father. Hail Mary. Glory Be.
IV. O most distressed Virgin, by the sorrow thou didst feel at seeing thy Son Jesus carrying on His bruised shoulders His heavy cross, obtain for this departing soul grace to bear patiently, for the love of thy dear Son, the cross of his (her) sufferings.
Our Father. Hail Mary. Glory Be.
V. O inconsolable Virgin, by the unspeakable sorrow thou didst experience at seeing thy Son Jesus crucified between two thieves, pray for this soul, that sorrow for his (her) sins may pierce his (her) heart, as the nails pierced the hands and feet of our divine Lord, and the spear His sacred side.
Our Father. Hail Mary. Glory Be.
VI. O most desolate Virgin, by the sorrow thou didst feel in receiving into thine arms the dead body of thy Son Jesus, pray that this departing soul may be received into eternal glory of heaven.
Our Father. Hail Mary. Glory Be.
VII. O Virgin most sorrowful, by the desolation thou didst feel, when, having accompanied thy son to the sepulcher, thou hadst to part with Him, have pity of this soul, and accompany it in the great journey to eternity.
Our Father. Hail Mary. Glory Be.
V. Pray for him ( her), most sorrowful Virgin.
R. that he (she) may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.
Let us pray
Grant, we beseech Thee, O Lord Jesus Christ, that the most blessed Virgin Mary, Thy Mother, whose most holy soul was pierced with the sword of sorrow on the hour of Thy Passion, may intercede before the throne of Thy mercy for this Thy servant, now and at the hour of his (her) death. Who livest and reignest, world without end. Amen.
V. May the sorrowful Virgin Mary.
R. Bless us with her loving Child.
For The Faithful in Their Last Agony
I. O most holy Mary, by that fear and trembling which overwhelmed thine heart, when thou didst hear that thy beloved Son and our Lord Jesus Christ had been taken by His enemies, abandoned by His disciples, and led to Caiphas and Pilate, help, we implore thee, the soul of this person in its last struggle, that he (she) may have a true sorrow and contrition for his (her) past sins. Comfort and strengthen him (her), that he (she) may not fear at the coming of the common enemy, nor tremble at the sight of his (her) severe Judge, angry for his (her) sins, but may rather see Him, appeased by thy powerful prayers, show him(her) a merciful countenance. Amen.
Hail Mary.
II. O most sweet Virgin Mary, Mother of God, by the cruel anguish which tortured thine heart, when the Jews cried out, "Crucify Him! crucify Him!" and Pilate delivered thy Son Jesus Christ to them to be crucified; hasten, we entreat thee, to help this poor creature of God in his (her) last struggle, because his (her) body is tormented with pains, and his (her) soul is in distress on the one side through the attacks of the devils, and on the other through the dread of the strict account to be given to the Judge. Assist him (her), we beseech thee, most sweet Lady, that he (she) may not hear the sentence of eternal death pronounced againts him (her), nor be delivered to the eternal flames, but may, through thy intercession, obtain the joys of everlasting happiness. Amen.
Hail Mary.
III. O most merciful Virgin, Mary Mother of God, by that sword of sorrow which pierced thy most holy soul, when thou didst see thy Son Jesus Christ our Lord raised upon the cross, pierced with nails, and covered with His own Blood; deign, O most holy Mother, to assist this creature of God, and show to him (her) thy glorious countenance in this his (her) last necessity; defend him (her) against the infernal serpent and all the snares of the evil spirits, and disperse all his (her) enemies in the holy name if thy Son Jesus Christ and by the power of His cross, that he (she) may, with thee and the blessed spirits, sing eternally the praises of his (her) Lord God, and render Him eternal thanks. Amen.
Hail Mary.