Prayer to Our Lady of Lourdes

Jesus,

“Light from light, true God from true God.
Bernadette told us: “I saw a small young lady enveloped in light who looked at me and smiled”.
This light of your Immaculate Mother is the reflection of your Light,
You the conqueror of evil, sin and death! You, the Risen Christ!
Today I place my candle in this burner.
Today or later it will burn in your presence.

May it illuminate my joy, my gratitude, my thanksgiving,
your forgiveness and your immense mercy.
May it clear my doubts, extinguish my pain, my hurt,
my suffering, my lost cause!
It also symbolises my most secret thoughts, wishes and desires.

May the storms of life not extinguish the flame of love!
May I become like Him burning with love for You
and for my brothers and sisters!
You, who live and reign for ever and ever. Amen.
Our Lady of Lourdes, pray for us!
Saint Bernadette,  pray for us!