Our Lady of Perpetual Help, seen as a symbol of hope and a refuge in times of difficulty, is celebrated on June 27th — a special occasion in which the Catholic faithful dedicate moments of devotion and prayer to this maternal and protective figure. See below 6 prayers that can be recited in times of danger and difficulty, in honor of this sacred day.

1. Powerful prayer to Our Lady of Perpetual Help

O Lady of Perpetual Help, show us that you are truly our Mother,
and obtain for me the grace I need (make the request) so that I can take advantage of this grace for the glory of God and the salvation of my soul.

O glorious Saint Alphonsus, who, through your trust in the Blessed Virgin,
you obtained so many favors and so perfectly proved, in your admirable writings, that all graces come to us from God through the intercession of Mary, reach me the most tender trust towards our Mother of Perpetual Help. Beg her, insistently, to grant me the favor that I demand from her power and maternal kindness.

Eternal Father, in the name of Jesus and through the intercession of our Mother of Perpetual Help and Saint Alphonsus, I ask you to attend to me, for your glory and for the good of my soul. Amen.

2. Prayer of thanks to Our Lady of Perpetual Help

Most Holy Virgin, Our Lady of Perpetual Help, I thank you for all the graces and blessings I have received through your intercession. You are my mother and protector, and I trust you with my life. Thank you for always being by my side, especially in the most difficult times. May I always recognize your graces and be a living testimony of your love. Amen.

3. Prayer for support in times of distress

O Mother of Perpetual Help, we beseech You, with all the strength of our hearts, to support each one of us in Your maternal lap in moments of insecurity and suffering. May Your gaze always be attentive, so as not to let us fall into temptation and so that, in Your silence, we learn to quiet our hearts and do the Father’s will. Intercede with Him for peace in the world and for our families. Bless all Your sick sons and daughters.

Enlighten our rulers and representatives, so that they may always be servants of the great people of God. Grant us, also, many holy religious, priestly and missionary vocations, for the greater spread of the Kingdom of Your Son Jesus Christ. Finally, pour Your blessing of love and mercy into the hearts of Your sons and daughters. Always be our Perpetual Help in life and, especially, at the time of death. Amen.

4. Prayer of the mantle of Our Perpetual Help

Oh, Mother of Perpetual Help, extend your protective mantle over me and all my loved ones. He defends us from all dangers, physical and spiritual. Grant us the strength to resist temptations and the courage to face life’s adversities. That, under your protectionMay we walk safely and in peace, confident in your constant help. Amen.

5. Prayer for the family

Dear Mother of Perpetual Help, I entrust my family to you. Bless each one of us and protect us with your motherly love. Help us to live in harmony and unity, overcoming difficulties with patience and understanding. May your example of love and sacrifice inspire our hearts to follow the path of good and faith. Amen.

6. Prayer for healing and consolation

Our Lady of Perpetual Help, mother of mercy, I turn to you in search of healing and consolation. Intercede for those who are sick, physically or spirituallyand for everyone who suffers in some way. May your loving presence bring them relief, hope and renewal. Grant us the grace to accept God’s will with serenity and to find strength in your perpetual love. Amen.