Feast of Our Lady of Aparecida: discover the prayers of homage and protection

Feast of Our Lady of Aparecida: discover the prayers of homage and protection


The discovery of the image of Our Lady of Aparecida, on 12 October 1717, still marks the Brazilians today, who celebrate the patronal feast

On October 12, 1717, three fishermen spent hours in the Paraíba do Sul River without managing to catch any fish. However, at a certain point, the net brought a small wooden object to the surface, which they soon realized was the body of an image of Our Lady of Aparecida. When they cast the net again, they found the statue’s head. On the third try, surprisingly, they caught so many fish that they could barely get them out of the water.




On that day, therefore, devotion to the saint was born. Years later she became queen and patron saint of Brazil. Thus, shortly afterwards, a small basilica was consecrated by Pope John Paul II like the National Sanctuary of Aparecida. Currently, in everything October 12the temple receives thousands of faithful who take advantage of the date to pay homage and pray Virgin Mary.

Prayer to ask for protection from Our Lady of Aparecida

“O incomparable Lady of Conceição Aparecida. Mother of God, Queen of Angels, Advocate of sinners, refuge and consolation of the afflicted and the troubled, Most Holy Virgin full of power and goodness, cast upon us a favorable look, so that we may be helped by you, in all the needs in which we find ourselves. Remember, O most gracious Mother Aparecida, that it has never been felt that none of those who are have resorted, invoked your most holy name and implored your singular protection, should he be abandoned by you. Encouraged by this trust, we turn to you. We take this day forever to be our Mother, our protector, consolation and guide, hope and light in the moment of death. Free us from everything that can offend you and your Holy Son Jesus. Preserve us from all dangers of soul and body; guide us in all matters spiritual and temporal. Deliver us from the temptation of the devil, so that, walking the path of virtue, we can one day see and love you in eternal glory, for ever and ever. Amen.”

Prayer of thanks

“O dear Mother Aparecida, with a heart full of faith, I come to thank you for all the graces and blessings I have received through your intercession. Thank you for protecting me, guiding me and taking care of me in moments of anguish and joy. I thank you for always being at my side, for helping me follow the path of peace, hope and love. May your light continue to illuminate my path, strengthening me in every circumstance. Mother loving, I therefore place my life and my intentions in your hands, with the certainty that your kindness will never fail me. Stay therefore with me and with all those who trust in your protection. Amen!”

Homage prayer

“We give you infinite thanks, sovereign Queen, for the benefits we receive every day from your liberal hands. Deign now and always to take us under your powerful protection, and to further oblige you we greet you with a Hail, Queen. Hail, Queen, Mother of mercy, life, sweetness and our hope, hail! To you we cry, exiled children of Eve; to you we sigh, moaning and crying in this valley of tears. Then, our Advocate, turn those merciful eyes of yours towards us and, after this exile, show us Jesus, blessed fruit of your womb, oh merciful, oh pious, oh sweet Virgin Mary! Pray for us, Holy Mother of God, that we may be worthy of the promises of Christ. Amen.”

Source: Terra

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