them to heaven. O holy Mary, Help of Christians! may all who place themselves under thy protection experience thy assistance, rejoice in thy glory, and praise God with thee forever.
V. Pray for us, O holy Mother of God.
R. That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.
Let us pray
ALMIGHTY and merciful God, Who for the safeguard of Christendom hast wondrously set up the most blessed Virgin Mary to be to thy people an unfailing help: vouchsafe, we beseech thee, that, trusting through the battle of life in so sure a defense, we may, at the hour of our death, finally triumph over the enemy of our souls.
Aspiration to Our Lady
To implore victory over temptations.
My Lady and my Mother, remember I am thine; protect and defend me as thy property and possession.
Indulgence of 40 days, each time. — Pius IX, Aug. 5, 1851.
EJACULATIONS
Sweet Heart of Mary, be my salvation!
Indulgence of 300 days, every time. — Pius IX, Sept. 30, 1852.