Video Message of the Holy Father for the day of prayer and fasting

Marking the occasion of the Holy Mass that is being celebrated in absence of the faithful, organized by the Cardinal Vicar for Rome, His Eminence, Angelo De Donatis, which took place at the Shrine of Our Lady of Divine Love, marking the Day of prayer and fasting, Pope Francis sent a video message in which he expressed his prayers to the Virgin.

Video Message of His Holiness, Pope Francis

sent to the Shrine of Our Lady of Divine Love

I wish to unite myself with all those who are sick, with those who have been infected with the virus, with all those who are suffering because of it, and with all those who are suffering and uncertain because of other illnesses.

With all my heart, I thank all the hospital personnel, the doctors, the nurses, the volunteers.  I am close to all of you who are suffering during this difficult moment.



O Mary,

You always shine on our path
as a sign of salvation and hope.
We rely on you, Health of the sick,
You who, at the cross, united with Jesus’ pain,
keeping steadfast your faith.

You, Salvation of the Roman people,
you know what we need
and we are sure that you will provide
for, as at Cana of Galilee,
may joy and celebration return
after this trial.

Help us, Mother of Divine Love,
to conform to the will of the Father
and to do what we are told by Jesus,
Who has taken our suffering upon Himself
and has burdened Himself with our sorrows
to lead us through the cross,
to the joy of resurrection. Amen.

Under your protection we seek refuge, Holy Mother of God.
Do not spurn the pleas of we who are in trial
And free us from every danger, O glorious and blessed Virgin.
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