Praying to Mary

Blessed Mother, turn your eyes of mercy towards us during this coronavirus pandemic, and console those who feel shattered by the loss of loved ones. They cry especially because they could not even say goodbye to them when they were buried so quickly. Comfort those who are deeply worried about sick relatives and patients, whom they have to avoid contact with, so that they won’t be infected themselves. Fill with hope those who are anxious about an uncertain future, and the repercussions on the economy, their business and their livelihood. 

Mother of God and our Mother, pray to us in front of God, the Father of mercy, so that this tough test we are facing ends soon, so that we can see the horizon of hope and peace. As you did in Cana of Galilee, intervene for your Son, and beg Him to bestow consolation to the families of those suffering from this virus, as well as the thousands of victims.
Impart your blessing on the doctors, the nurses and healthcare workers, the countless volunteers during the emergency scenario, most of whom are placing their lives at risk to save the life of so many others. Bless their heroic endeavors, and give them strength and enough kindness to share. Stay close to those who night and day assist the sick and infirm, even the priests who with pastoral concern and evangelic enthusiasm are trying to console and help everyone else.
Holy Mother, illumine the minds of science people, so that they can find a workable solution to end this illness once and for all. Help leaders of nations, so that they can work with wisdom, compassion and generosity, and assist those who need the simple basic needs, as they also plan social and economic solutions in a spirit of solidarity, with a long-term vision.
Blessed Mother, touch the conscience of the wealthy and decision-makers, so that the millions spent in armaments may be spent instead to promote further study and analysis to avoid the prevention of similar catastrophes in the future. Beloved Mother, help us to appreciate each other’s presence and may we support those who still live in fear, in misery and poverty. Encourage us all to stay strong in our faith, persevere in our concern for others and never stop praying.
O Mother, consoler of the afflicted , embrace with love all your children, and pray that God will soon lift His mighty arms to deliver us from this terrible affliction, so that our lives may return to normality. In you we trust, and may your guiding light enlighten every step we make on our road to salvation, o merciful, o holy, o sweet Virgin Mary. Amen.