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800
years ago Christians were being captured and sold into slavery by the
thousands, and nobody knew what to do about it. Then, in the year 1198, a
man had an idea. St. John of Matha founded the Trinitarians to go to the
slave markets, buy the Christian slaves and set them free. To carry out this
plan, the Trinitarians needed large amounts of money. So, they placed their
fund-raising efforts under the patronage of Mary. They were so successful at
that, over the centuries, the Trinitarians were able to free thousands and
thousands of people and to return them safely home. In gratitude for her
miraculous assistance, St. John of Matha honored Mary with the title of "Our
Lady of Good Remedy." Devotion to Mary under this ancient title is widely
known in Europe and Latin America, and the Church celebrates her feast day
on October 8. Our Lady of Good Remedy is often depicted as the Virgin Mary
handing a bag of money to St. John of Matha. When in need - for whatever
reason, but especially where you have had difficulty obtaining help - invoke
the aid of Our Lady of Good Remedy, and you will surely experience the power
of her intercession.
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O QUEEN OF HEAVEN
AND EARTH, Most Holy Virgin, we venerate thee. Thou art the beloved
Daughter of the Most High God, the chosen Mother of the Incarnate Word, the
Immaculate Spouse of the Holy Spirit, the Sacred Vessel of the Most Holy
Trinity.
O Mother of the Divine Redeemer, who under the title of Our Lady of Good
Remedy comes to the aid of all who call upon thee, extend thy maternal
protection to us. We depend on thee, Dear Mother, as helpless and needy
children depend on a tender and caring mother.
Hail, Mary....
O LADY
OF GOOD REMEDY,
source of unfailing help, grant that we may draw from thy treasury of graces
in our time of need.
Touch the hearts of sinners, that they may seek reconciliation and
forgiveness. Bring comfort to the afflicted and the lonely; help the poor
and the hopeless; aid the sick and the suffering. May they be healed in body
and strengthened in spirit to endure their sufferings with patient
resignation and Christian fortitude.
Hail, Mary....
DEAR LADY OF
GOOD REMEDY, source of unfailing help, thy compassionate heart knows a
remedy for every affliction and misery we encounter in life. Help me with
thy prayers and intercession to find a remedy for my problems and needs,
especially for... (Indicate your special intentions here).
On my part, O loving Mother, I pledge myself to a more intensely Christian
lifestyle, to a more careful observance of the laws of God, to be more
conscientious in fulfilling the obligations of my state in life, and to
strive to be a source of healing in this broken world of ours.
Dear Lady of Good Remedy, be ever present to me, and through thy
intercession, may I enjoy health of body and peace of mind, and grow
stronger in the faith and in the love of thy Son, Jesus.
Hail,
Mary.....
V.
Pray for us, O Holy Mother of Good Remedy,
R. That we may deepen our dedication to thy Son, and make
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