Seeking the Intercession of Saints in Times of Struggle
(Knock Pilgrimage, February 2025)
Lord, have mercy. Lord, have mercy.
Christ, have mercy. Christ, have mercy.
Lord, have mercy. Lord, have mercy.
God the Father, Source of all hope, Have mercy on us.
God the Son, Our Hope and Redeemer, Have mercy on us.
God the Holy Spirit, Comforter in our trials, Have mercy on us.
Holy Mary, Mother of Hope, Pray for us.
St. Joseph, steadfast in faith and trust in God’s promises, Pray for us.
St. Augustine, who found hope after years of searching, Pray for us.
St. Monica, who never gave up hope for her son, Pray for us.
St. Maximilian Kolbe, who held onto hope in the face of death, Pray for us.
St. John of the Cross, who found hope in the darkest nights, Pray for us.
St. Therese of Lisieux, who trusted in the hope of God’s love, Pray for us.
St. Thomas Moore, who maintained hope despite persecution, Pray for us.
St. Peter Claver, who embraced hope after enduring slavery, Pray for us.
St. Pio, who remained hopeful in suffering, Pray for us.
St. Patrick, who maintained hope in isolation Pray for us.
St. Rita, who embraced never-ending hardships with hope, Pray for us.
St. Zélie Martin, who found hope in times of loss and adversity, Pray for us.
St. Oscar Romero, who courageously hoped for justice and peace, Pray for us.
St. Laurence, who kept hope alive amid persecution, Pray for us.
St. Teresa of Calcutta, who brought hope to the poorest of the poor, Pray for us.
St. Francis of Assisi, who trusted in the hope of rebuilding God’s Church, Pray for us.
St. Paul, who urged others to “thank God ahead of time” in hope, Pray for us.
St. Francis De Sales, who looked to the future in peace and hope, Pray for us.
In times of doubt and discouragement, Lord, fill us with hope.
In times of illness and suffering, Lord, fill us with hope.
When we face financial difficulties and uncertainty, Lord, fill us with hope.
When we are overwhelmed by anxiety and fear, Lord, fill us with hope.
When our loved ones are far from faith, Lord, fill us with hope.
When we are burdened by loneliness or rejection, Lord, fill us with hope.
When we encounter injustice or persecution, Lord, fill us with hope.
In times of addiction and despair Lord, fill us with hope.
When we grieve the loss of loved ones, Lord, fill us with hope.
When our faith is tested in trials and temptations, Lord, fill us with hope.
In moments when it seems all hope is lost, Lord, fill us with hope.
Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world, Spare us, O Lord.
Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world, Graciously hear us, O Lord.
Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world, Have mercy on us.
Let us pray.
Lord Jesus Christ,
You are the sure foundation of our hope.
We turn to You in times of struggle,
seeking the prayers of the saints who remained faithful despite their trials.
By their example,
May we persevere in hope, trusting always in Your love and mercy.
Strengthen us to face our challenges with courage,
and may Your hope shine through us as a beacon to the world.
Through the intercession of these holy men and women,
may we grow ever closer to You and live lives filled
with faith, hope, and love. Amen.
Lord have mercy Lord have mercy
Christ have mercy Christ have mercy
Lord have mercy Lord have mercy
Christ hear us Christ hear us
Christ graciously hear us Christ graciously hear us
God, the Father in heaven have mercy on us
God the Son, Redeemer of the world have mercy on us
Holy Spirit, the paraclete have mercy on us
Holy Trinity, one God have mercy on us
Holy Mary pray with us
Holy Mother of God pray with us
Mary, Our Lady of Silence pray with us
Mary, Our Lady who listens pray with us
Mary, Tabernacle of the Most High pray with us
Mary, meek and humble Virgin pray with us
Mary, Bride of the Holy Spirit pray with us
Mary, Mother of the living pray with us
May, Mother of humanity pray with us
Mary, faithful Virgin pray with us
Mary, Immaculate Virgin pray with us
Mary, Mother of mercy pray with us
Mary, Teacher of the spiritual life pray with us
Mary, Lady most beautiful pray with us
Mary, the Lord’s humble servant pray with us
Mary, obedient disciple pray with us
Mary, prayerful Virgin pray with us
Mary, pilgrim of faith pray with us
Mary, door of hope pray with us
Mary, model of charity pray with us
Mary, Mother of tenderness pray with us
Mary, Virgin of bounty pray with us
Mary, Virgin of gratitude pray with us
Mary, Mother of our peace pray with us
Mary, most holy pray with us
Mary, Mother of “Great Joy” pray with us
Mary, Mother of the Incarnate Word pray with us
Mary, Mother most humble pray with us
Mary, Mother of the Christ pray with us
Mary, shining icon of the Church pray with us
Mary, faithful Lady under the cross pray with us
Mary, Mother of infinite sweetness pray with us
Mary, Star of the sea pray with us
Mary, channel of grace pray with us
Mary, Virgin of Nazareth pray with us
Mary, Lady of the Magnificat pray with us
Mary, Our Lady of Holy Saturday pray with us
Mary, Mother of consolation pray with us
Mary, Mother of Carmel pray with us
Mary, Mother of the Church pray with us
Mary, Queen of all the saints pray with us
Mary, Queen of peace pray with us
Mary, Queen of families pray with us
Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world, forgive us O Lord
Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world, hear us O Lord
Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world, have mercy on us.
Pray for us, O Holy Mother of God.
That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.