PRAY: ACT OF CONSECRATION TO THE VIRGIN OF THE POOR & INVOCATIONS

Our Lady of Banneux, Virgin of the Poor

Banneux, Belgium (1933)

ACT OF CONSECRATION TO OUR LADY OF BANNEUX

(Composed by Monsignor +Aloysius Schwartz, now Venerable and Approved by His Eminence +Jaime Cardinal Sin, D.D.)

O Mary, Virgin of the Poor, Mother of the Saviour,

Mother of God, I am totally yours.

I wish to be your child,

Your friend, your witness,

Your worker, your instrument,

Your servant, your slave.

O Mary, I want you to be my mother,

My friend, my helper, my protector,

My guide, my queen.

O Mary, please lead me to Jesus

In whom is the fullness of grace,

Life and salvation. Amen.

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INVOCATIONS

Blessed Virgin of the Poor,
Lead us to Jesus, Source of grace.

Blessed Virgin of the Poor,
Save all nations.

Blessed Virgin of the Poor,
Relieve the sick. 

Blessed Virgin of the Poor,
Alleviate suffering. 

Blessed Virgin of the Poor,
Pray for each one of us. 

Blessed Virgin of the Poor,
We believe in thee. 

Blessed Virgin of the Poor,
Believe in us. 

Blessed Virgin of the Poor,
We will pray hard. 

Blessed Virgin of the Poor,
Bless us (+).

Blessed Virgin of the Poor, 
Mother of the Saviour, 
Mother of God,
We thank thee. 

Let Us Pray

Our Lady of Banneux, 
Mother of Our Saviour, 
Mother of God, 
Virgin of the Poor, 
since thou hast promised to believe in us 
if we believe in thee, 
I put all my trust in thee.

Deign to listen to the prayers 
that thou hast asked be addressed to thee; 
have pity on all our spiritual and temporal miseries.  
Restore to sinners the treasure of Faith, 
and give to the poor their daily bread.

Deign to relieve suffering, 
to heal the sick and to pray for us, 
so that thus through thy intercession, 
the reign of Christ the King 
may extend over all nations.

Amen.

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CORONAVIRUS UPDATE:

Please know of our continued efforts to provide for the boys and girls around the world who are in our programs. During this time of uncertainty, it is our priority to keep these children safe and healthy.

Thank you for your ongoing support, especially during this time of upheaval and health concerns around the world.

- World Villages for Children

20th Death Anniversary of Fr. Al! You're Invited!

In loving memory of his 20th death anniversary, you are all invited to the Eucharistic Celebration to be presided by His Excellency, Most Reverend Luis Antonio G. Tagle, D.D., Archbishop of Manila at the Sisters of Mary School, Girlstown Complex, Biga II, silang, Cavite on March 16, 2012 @ 10 AM.

A tribute concert follows in the afternoon at the Girlstown Auditorium. See you there!

If you happen to be in CEBU on those dates, feel free to visit our SMS Talisay campus and witness the historical unveiling of Fr. Al's memorable statue on March 18, 2012 (Sunday) at 9 AM.

Prior to that event, Fr. Al’s children from Korea and Philippines have joined their joyful spirits with grateful hearts through a showcase of their talents in singing, dancing and playing musical instruments in SM City Cebu Cinema 1, on March 14, 2012, at 7:00PM .

We cordially invite all our generous benefactors to witness the joy that comes from our ever-thankful hearts.

Join is in the celebration. Simultaneous Alumni Homecoming in Cavite (Biga) and Cebu (Talisay) on March 18, 2012! Thank you very much!