Ora pro nobis
A Prayer for Vocations
Lord Jesus, moved by the urgent need of priests, religious and apostles and following Thy recommendation, to pray to the Lord of the Harvest to send laborers to work for the salvation of souls. We implore Thee through the intercession of Thy Most Holy Mother Mary, Virgin Immaculate and Queen of the Most Holy Rosary; and also through the intercession of Dominic the Holy Patriarch to increase the number of Friars Preachers. Obtain for Thy Order faithful followers of its religious traditions. Numerous Apostles after the heart of their Blessed Father Dominic, holy and zealous and true saviors of souls. Amen.
Memorare
Memorare, O piissima Virgo Maria, non esse auditum a saeculo, quemquam ad tua currentem praesidia, tua implorantem auxilia, tua petentem suffragia, esse derelictum. Ego tali animatus confidentia, ad te, Virgo Virginum, Mater, curro, ad te venio, coram te gemens peccator assisto. Noli, Mater Verbi, verba mea despicere; sed audi propitia et exaudi. Amen.
Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who fled to thy protection, implored thy help, or sought thy intercession was left unaided. Inspired with this confidence, I fly to thee, O Virgin of virgins, my Mother; to thee do I come; before thee I stand, sinful and sorrowful. O Mother of the Word Incarnate, despise not my petitions, but in thy mercy hear and answer me. Amen.
