People's Booklet - Installation of Most Rev. Patrick O'Regan - Book - Page 28
Prayer of Entrustment of Australia to
Immaculate Mary, Our Lady Help of Christians
O
Immaculate Mary, Help of Christians, Queen of heaven and
earth, and tender Mother of humanity, at this time when a
pandemic threatens all of your children, we entrust to you our
nation, Australia, and all who live in this country.
W
e commit to your intercession all the members of our
community, beginning with the weakest ones, from unborn to
the sick, the disabled and the elderly.
W
e commit to you our families, our young and old, and all who
are vulnerable, those who are quarantined or anxious.
W
e implore your intercession especially for the protection of
nurses and doctors and those who minister to the contagious
sick in this crisis.
W
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to affect Australians’ lives, including their worship,
the Catholic bishops have entrusted the country to the care of Mary Help of Christians on
her feast day, seeking her intercession for the safety of all our people.
Mary Help of Christians has been the official patroness of Australia since 1844. Her feast
day is celebrated on May 24, which this year coincides with the Feast of the Ascension. The
entrustment of Australia to Mary Help of Christians can therefore take place on the 24th
or the 25th of May
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e entrust to your Immaculate Heart those who have lost their
livelihood or employment, our pastors and other essential
service workers, and our leaders at this time.
R
eign over us Mother of God and teach us how to make the
Heart of Jesus reign in triumph in us and around us, as it has
reigned and triumphed in you!
A
men.
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