Turn to Mary
(August 15, 2001)

Dear Friends of the Arch of Triumph of Mary's Immaculate Heart,

In this troublous time, we must more than ever go to Mary, Our Blessed Mother, for guidance and support. Tonight, the Lord has given us these messages for our comfort and hope:

From Venerable Mary of Agreda (died 1665): "It was revealed to me that through the intercession of the Mother of God all heresies will disappear. This victory over heresies has been reserved by Christ for His Blessed Mother. In the last times the Lord will especially spread the renown of His Mother. Mary began salvation, and by her intercession it will be concluded. Before the Second Coming of Christ, Mary must, more than ever, shine in mercy, might and grace in order to bring unbelievers into the Catholic Faith. The powers of Mary in the last times over the demons will be very conspicuous. Mary will extend the reign of Christ over the heathens and Mohammedans and it will be a time of great joy when Mary, as Mistress and Queen of Hearts, is enthroned."

Saint Louis de Montfort (1673-1716): "The power of Mary over all devils will be particularly outstanding in the last period of time. She will extend the Kingdom of Christ over the idolaters and Moslems, and there will come a glorious era in which Mary will the ruler and Queen of human hearts."

Sister Marie Lataste (died 1847): "Peace shall return to the world because the Blessed Virgin Mary will breathe over the storms and quell them. Her name will be praised, blessed and exalted forever. *** From the east to the west, from the north to the south, all shall proclaim the holy name of Mary: Mary conceived without original sin, Mary Queen of Heaven and earth. Amen."

Let us pray for our enemies and love them; let us pray that our country's response is not vengeful, but measured and respectable; let us pray that we will reach out in love to our enemies, as Jesus taught. Let us join in the great Litany of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Litany of Loreto, beseeching God for these gifts, and for the victims of these dark deeds, and for the perpetrators of them:

Litany of The Blessed Virgin Mary
Litany of Loreto

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The Litany of Loreto was originally approved in 1587 by Pope Sixtus V.

Lord, have mercy.
Christ, have mercy.
Lord, have mercy.
Christ, hear us.
Christ, graciously hear us.
God, the Father of heaven,

have mercy on us.
God the Son, Redeemer of the world,

have mercy on us.
God the Holy Spirit,

have mercy on us.
Holy Trinity, one God.

have mercy on us.
Holy Mary, pray for us.
(repeat Pray for us after
each invocation)
Holy Mother of God,
Holy Virgin of virgins,
Mother of Christ,
Mother of the Church,
Mother of divine grace,
Mother most pure,
Mother most chaste,
Mother inviolate,
Mother undefiled,
Mother most amiable,
Mother most admirable,
Mother of good counsel,
Mother of our Creator,
Mother of our Savior,
Virgin most prudent,
Virgin most venerable,
Virgin most renowned,
Virgin most powerful,
Virgin most merciful,
Virgin most faithful,
Mirror of justice,
Seat of wisdom,
Cause of our joy,
Spiritual vessel, Vessel of honor,
Singular vessel of devotion,
Mystical rose,
Tower of David,
Tower of ivory,
House of gold,
Ark of the covenant,
Gate of heaven,
Morning star,
Health of the sick,
Refuge of sinners,
Comforter of the afflicted,
Help of Christians,
Queen of angels,
Queen of partiarchs,
Queen of prophets,
Queen of apostles,
Queen of martyrs,
Queen of confessors,
Queen of virgins,
Queen of all saints,
Queen conceived without original sin,
Queen assumed into heaven,
Queen of the most holy Rosary,
Queen of families
Queen of peace.

Lamb of God, You take away

sins of the world; spare

us, O Lord.

Lamb of God, You take away

the sins of the world; graciously

hear us, O Lord.

Lamb of God, Your take away

the sins of the world; have mercy

on us.

V. Pray for us, O Holy Mother of God.
R. That we may be made worthy
of the promises of Christ.

Let us pray.
Grant, we beg you, O Lord God,
that we your servants
may enjoy lasting health of mind and body,
and by the glorious intercession
of the Blessed Mary, ever Virgin,
be delivered from present sorrow
and enter into the joy of eternal happiness.
Through Christ our Lord.
R. Amen.

For the Triumph of the Immaculate Heart,

Laurence D. Behr
Executive Director, Ass'n for the Arch of Triumph
Of the Immaculate Heart of Mary and Int'l Shrine
Of the Holy Innocents, Inc.,
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