medieval marian prayer

MARIAN PRAYERS OF SAINT BONAVENTURE # 2 (A.D. 1218-1274)

Have mercy on me, O Lady, for my enemies have trodden upon me every day: all their thoughts are turned to evil against me. Stir up fury, and be mindful of war: and pour out your anger upon them. Renew wonders and change marvelous things: let us feel the help of your arm. Distill upon […]

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MARIAN PRAYER OF SAINT BERNARD # 1 (A.D. 1090-1153)

To you we cry, O Queen of Mercy! Return, that we may behold you dispensing favours, bestowing remedies, giving strength. Ah, tender Mother! Tell your all-powerful Son that we have no more wine. We are thirsty after the wine of His love, of that marvelous wine that fills souls with a holy inebriation, inflames them,

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