A Prayer for Souls

To you, O Mother Mary,
I plea for souls now lost;
victims of the evils of the world.
The weeds corrupt the wheat,
The wolves gnaw the sheep.
The vision of Leo is upon us,
the “snares of the devil” hold firm.
We are wailing and writhing in pain,
twisted and wretched our souls;
Tormented by sin and confusion,
tortured from restless hearts.
To You, O Virgin Most Powerful,
O Star of the Sea,
God has granted the care of souls.
Pray to your Most Holy Son,
O Mother of our Lord,
for mercy on those lost
to this doleful time.
Pray that they are brought home,
Prodigal Sons of the Father.
We pray to you, the New Eve,
strike down the devil’s proud head,
put an end to this beleaguered age.
So the Light of Christ may shine,
His truth return to man,
and souls may rest in peace,
eternally present in bliss,
with our loving God and Father.