A medieval prayer of confidence in Mary's intercession, attributed in popular tradition to Bernard of Clairvaux. One of the most-said Catholic prayers.
Catholic · Medieval (8th–15th c.)
The Memorare
Remember, O most loving Virgin Mary,
that never was it heard in any age
that anyone who fled to thy protection,
implored thy help, or sought thy intercession,
was left forsaken.
Inspired with this confidence,
I fly unto thee, O Virgin of virgins, my mother;
to thee I come, before thee I stand, sinful and sorrowful.
O mother of the Word incarnate,
despise not my petitions,
but in thy mercy hear and answer me. Amen.