Memorare To Our Lady

Our Blessed Mother has a way of dealing with me that is firm yet gentle, just like any good mother would. I can be very stubborn in my devotion to her. Anyone who has read this blog on even a semi regular basis knows that I have difficulty in saying the rosary on a daily basis.
I am not sure what it is that our Blessed Mother wants of me right now, but it is almost 2am and I am wide awake. I awoke with some physical discomfort which has now subsided. I decided to play around on the computer and found myself on various Marian sites.
Saturday is traditionally the day dedicated to Mary so I thought I would dedicate a post to her today as well. I found this beautiful picture of her Coronation and have put one of my favorite, and maybe the easiest Marian prayer for me to say besides the Hail Mary, along with it. The prayer is the Memorare composed by St Bernard of Clairveux.
Now that I have payed her this small tribute, I am hoping she allows me to go back to sleep as today is a work day for me :)
May our Blessed Mother obtain every grace and blessing for you.

The Memorare

REMEMBER, O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who fled to thy protection, implored thy help, or sought thy intercession was left unaided. Inspired with this confidence, I fly to thee, O Virgin of virgins, my Mother; to thee do I come; before thee I stand, sinful and sorrowful. O Mother of the Word Incarnate, despise not my petitions, but in thy mercy hear and answer me. Amen.