Mary, mother of fortitude,

you who knows my heart,

do not allow me to become discouraged.

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I confidently surrender my life into your hands.

Heal my wounds.

May your tenderness accompany me on the way.

Your presence, mother of love,

brings us to experience the joy

of seeing our families united.

Help me to transmit the tenderness and love of God

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to the grandchildren and youth

so that, in addition to praying for them,

we can pray with them.

Mary, may the gift of the Holy Spirit intercede for me:

Sustain my weakness;