Cardinal Wiseman's Prayer for England:
O Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of God and our most gentle
Queen and Mother, look down in mercy upon England, Thy
Dowry, and upon all of us who greatly hope and trust in Thee.
Queen and Mother, look down in mercy upon England, Thy
Dowry, and upon all of us who greatly hope and trust in Thee.
By Thee it was that Jesus, our Saviour and our hope was given
unto the world; and He has given Thee to us that we might hope
still more.
unto the world; and He has given Thee to us that we might hope
still more.
Plead for us Thy children whom Thou did receive and accept at
the foot of the Cross O sorrowful Mother.
the foot of the Cross O sorrowful Mother.
Intercede for our separated brethren that in the one true fold we may
all be united under the chief shepherd of Christ's flock, and that by
faith and fruitful in good works we may all deserve to see and
praise God together with Thee in our heavenly home.
all be united under the chief shepherd of Christ's flock, and that by
faith and fruitful in good works we may all deserve to see and
praise God together with Thee in our heavenly home.
Amen. (Cardinal Wiseman 1802-1865 (Archbishop of Westminster)
