A beautiful prayer to Mary left by St. John Paul II as a legacy to families

This private devotion was one of the secrets of his pontificate.
Everyone knows the deep love that Saint John Paul II had for Mary. On the centenary of her birth in this month of May dedicated to the Mother of God, we invite you to embrace this prayer for families that the Holy Father has addressed to the Blessed Virgin.

From his childhood to his final days, St. John Paul II maintained a special relationship with the Virgin Mary. In fact, the Mother of God played an important role in little Karol's life, and later in his life as a priest and cardinal. As soon as he was elected to the See of St. Peter, he placed his pontificate under the protection of the Mother of God.

"In this grave hour that arouses trepidation, we can do nothing but turn our minds with filial devotion to the Virgin Mary, who always lives and acts as Mother in the mystery of Christ, and repeat the words 'Totus tuus' (all yours) “, Proclaimed in St. Peter's Square in Rome on the day of its installation, October 16, 1978. Then on May 13, 1981, the pontiff miraculously survived an attack, and it was to Our Lady of Fatima that he attributed this miracle.

Throughout his life, he has composed many prayers to the Mother of God, including this one, which families can use in their evening prayers during this month of May (and beyond…).

May the Virgin Mary, Mother of the Church, also be Mother of the domestic Church.

Through her maternal help, may every Christian family

truly become a small church

which reflects and relives the mystery of the Church of Christ.

May you who are the servant of the Lord be our example

of a humble and generous acceptance of God's will!

You who are the mother of sorrows at the foot of the cross,

to be there to lighten our burdens,

and wipes the tears of those afflicted with family difficulties.

May Christ the Lord, King of the Universe, King of families,

be present, as in Cana, in every Christian home,

to communicate its light, joy, serenity and strength.

May each family generously add their share

at the coming of his kingdom on earth.

To Christ and to you, Mary, we entrust our families.

Amen