Month of Rosary

Came across a simple poetic prayer on Facebook. Thought I'd pair the prayer with Beyonce's "Ave Maria". Amazing combination. Mama Mary, pray for us!

Beyonce's "Ave Maria"

(Scroll below for The Little Catholic Shrine prayer)

THE LITTLE CATHOLIC SHRINE 

I sought shelter in the little shrine, 

inside from falling rain. 

Away from all my crosses 

and away from all my pain. 

October’s angry storm outside 

no way compared to mine, 

As I knelt within the shadows 

of The Little Catholic Shrine. 

I could smell the burning incense 

left from the morning Mass, 

While I watched the candles melting 

on their candlesticks of brass. 

With the sound of rolling thunder, 

I knelt in great despair 

By the statue of our Lady, 
then I began my prayer. 

“I am begging Blessed Mother, 

come help me, please today. 

My life is all in shambles, 
and my faith has gone astray. 

I ran from Jesus long ago; 

I hid my face in shame. 

I no longer have the strength inside 

to call upon his name.” 

 The statue seemed to smile at me, 

I felt a calming touch 
From the Mother of my Savior, 

whom I had missed so much. 

I could almost hear her heart beat; 

her message was complete

As she held a set of rosary beads 

with three kids at her feet. 

“Say the Rosary every day, 

this way there will be peace. 

Now call upon the name of Christ, 

and let your worries cease!” 

I grabbed my rosary, closed my eyes 
and prayed for me and mine, 

Then stepped into the sunlight 
from the Little Catholic Shrine. 

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Written September 26th, 2012; used with permission. Our Lady of the Rosary, pray for us! Our Lady of Fatima, pray for us! BY DONNA SUE BERRY 
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