Day Two – Invoking the Intercession of Our Lady of the Annunciation and St. Gabriel the Archangel 

Prayer to Our Lady of the Annunciation

When the Archangel Gabriel hailed you, O Mary, holiest Virgin, you were raised by God above all angel choirs, yet you did profess yourself to be the handmaid of the Lord. O Mary, obtain for me true humility and angelic purity, that I may so live on earth to be worthy of God’s blessings. As you, O Virgin Mary, trusted in God’s Divine Providence, I desire to have the same trust in God’s will for me.  I come with my heavy burdens, my misery and all my needs and beg you to help me. Your Son Jesus, who was nourished by the substance and blood in your holy womb, please bring my petitions to Him. In your most holy hands, I place my heart and I ask of you, health of body, mind and soul and to guard me against the snares of the enemy and all evil spirits (mention all of your intentions, especially for the needs to Cardinal Burke as well as the continuation of his good health).

Most holy Virgin, Mother of the Incarnate Word, you are a treasure house of grace, and by your motherly love I ask of you the grace to do God’s will, no matter how many roadblocks and temptations come before me. Obtain for us peace in the world and true repentance for all the atrocities that have been committed, which deeply offend your Son, Jesus. Forgive us, dear Mother. 

Pray the Hail Mary three times

(one-line space in between)

Today, March 24, is the Traditional Feast Day of St. Gabriel the Archangel

Litany of St. Gabriel the Archangel 

Lord, have mercy on us.
Christ, have mercy on us.
Lord, have mercy on us.
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, Queen of Angels, pray for us.
Saint Gabriel, glorious Archangel, pray for us.
St. Gabriel, strength of God, pray for us.
St. Gabriel, who stands before the throne of God, pray for us.
St. Gabriel, model of prayer, pray for us.
St. Gabriel, herald of the Incarnation, pray for us.
St. Gabriel, who revealed the glories of Mary, pray for us.
St. Gabriel, ambassador of the Most High, pray for us.
St. Gabriel, guardian of the Immaculate Virgin, pray for us.
St. Gabriel, who foretold the greatness of Jesus, pray for us.
St. Gabriel, peace and light of souls, pray for us.
St. Gabriel, scourge of unbelievers, pray for us.
St. Gabriel, strength of the just, pray for us.
St. Gabriel, protector of the faithful, pray for us.
St. Gabriel, first adorer of the Divine Word, pray for us.
St. Gabriel, defender of the Faith, pray for us.
St. Gabriel, zealous for the honor of Jesus Christ, pray for us.
St. Gabriel, whom the Scriptures praise as the Angel sent by God to Mary, the Virgin, pray for us.

Lamb of God, Who takest away the sins of the world,
Spare us, O Lord.
Lamb of God, Who takest away the sins of the world,
Graciously hear us, O Lord.
Lamb of God, Who takest away the sins of the world,
Have mercy on us. 

Christ, hear us.
Christ, graciously hear us. 

Pray for us, blessed Archangel Gabriel,
that we may be made worthy of the promises of Jesus Christ. 

O blessed Archangel Gabriel, we beseech thee, intercede for us at the throne of Divine Mercy in our present necessities, that as thou didst announce to Mary the mystery of the Incarnation, so through thy prayers and patronage in Heaven we may obtain the benefits of the same, and sing the praise of God forever in the land of the living. AMEN.

I salute you, glorious St. Gabriel the Archangel, Prince of Heaven, who stands before the throne of God, ever mindful of those who seek your intercession. You are the herald of the Incarnation, who revealed the glories of Mary and foretold the greatness of Jesus. Save our souls, show us how to love and care for others in the world, especially those who are suffering, to speak kind words to the unbelievers as well as to those who are unhappy and find life burdensome. Guide priests, so that they are not afraid to speak the truth. Assist world leaders in all aspects of communication, so that all violence and killings will cease and peace will come. Give us strength, admirable teacher, so that we may grow in our faith, evangelize and lead others to Holy Mother Church. Bring to us God’s mercy, as well as the Gifts and Charisms of the Holy Spirit. You were the first adorer of Jesus, give us a deep desire to be close to Jesus, especially when He is exposed on the altar at adoration. During this Lent, help us to grow deeper in our meditations on the Passion of Jesus Christ and the Sorrows of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Please bring these petitions I now place before you to God Almighty (mention all of your intentions, especially for the needs to Cardinal Burke as well as the continuation of his good health). AMEN.