Mary, Mother of Hope

O Mary, Mother of Hope, 

guide and strengthen your children 

who are struggling 

with the difficulties 

and disappointments of life. 

Help us to keep our trust in God 

and never despair of His help, 

no matter how great 

our suffering may be.

You who stood by the Cross of Jesus, 

be with us in our times of sorrow, and 

through your motherly intercession, 

gives us the hope and courage 

to struggle on in the face of 

all life’s sorrows, failures and betrayals.

Save us from the sin of despair, 

and grant your protection especially 

to those who are 

depressed or suicidal, 

to those who are frightened, 

and to all those who are 

overburdened by the 

problems and sorrows of life.

Hail Mary, full of grace ...

Mother of Hope, pray for us!

Statue of Mary, Mother of Hope 

venerated in the 

Basilica of San Silvestro in Capite