PRAYER TO OUR LADY OF AFRICA Our Lady of Africa, mother of the human family,Be mindful of your African children, at home or dispersed on other continents.
You who are full of grace,look upon all those who do not know Jesus,the Son sent by the Father.May his light draw them and make themreceptive to the gift of Faith.
You, who are one with ChristIn suffering and in glory,Be mindful of those assailed by trials,That they may discoverHis liberating Passover, and live by it in hope.
You who turned to JesusWhen the wine of joy ran outBe mindful of peoples in distress,That justice and peace may prevailIn a united world where Charity reigns.
You who, in the midst of the Apostles,Received the breath of the SpiritBe mindful of the apostles of today.May they announce the Word with assuranceAnd proclaim it by their lives.May young people hear the call of ChristAnd follow him with joy.
Our Lady of Africa, Queen of the universe,Be mindful of humanity on the way.May Christ your Son, gather all peoplesIn the unity of his SpiritTo the glory of the FatherFor ages to come.Amen.
Taken from the website of the Missionary Sisters of our Lady of Africahttp://www.msolafrica.org/
O Mary, Immaculate Virgin, Woman of suffering and hope, be kind to every suffering person, obtain fullness of life for each one.
Turn your maternal gaze especially upon those in Africa whose need is extreme, struck down by AIDS or other mortal illness.
Look upon the mothers who are mourning their children; Look upon the grandparents who lack the resources to support their orphaned grandchildren.
Embrace them all, keep them close to your Mother’s heart. Queen of Africa and of the whole world, Virgin Most Holy, pray for us!
JOHN PAUL II