Prayer to Our Lady of Graces – Padre Pio nurtured his love for the Blessed Virgin Mary Mother of Jesus from the time he was a child – Mary Mother of Grace (Our Lady of Graces) has always had the first place in the heart of Padre Pio. Mary as Our Lady of Graces is venerated in the church of the Capuchins in San Giovanni Rotondo, Italy
Prayer to Mary, Mother of Grace
O Our Lady of Graces, heavenly treasurer of all graces, Mother of God and my Mother Mary, since you are the first-born daughter of the Eternal Father and hold in your hands His Omnipotence, be moved to pity my soul and grant me the grace which I fervently ask of You. Hail Mary
O Mary as Our Lady of Graces, merciful dispenser of divine graces, Mary most holy, Mother of the Eternal Incarnate Word Who has crowned you with His immense wisdom, look upon the greatness of my sorrow and grant me the grace I need so much. Hail Mary
O Mary, Mother of Grace, most loving dispenser of divine graces, Immaculate Spouse of the Eternal Holy Spirit, most holy Mary, who have received from Him a heart which is moved to pity by human misfortunes and which is constrained to offer consolation to those who suffer, be moved to pity my soul and grant me the grace which I await from you with full confidence in your immense goodness. Hail Mary
O my Mother, refuge of poor sinners, consolation of the afflicted, hope of those who despair and most powerful help of Christians, I place all my confidence in you, being sure that you will obtain for me from Jesus the grace which I so much desire, if it is for the good of my soul. Hail Mary.