Complete prayer
Holy Saint Anne, my glorious patron, behold me humbly prostrate at thy feet, to honor thee and implore thy help, in order to obtain by thy intercession from Jesus, the dear Son of the Immaculate Virgin Mary, thy most beloved daughter, the graces necessary for my sanctification in the state of life in which Providence has placed me.
Obtain for me, I beseech thee, a holy fear of God, that I may never offend Him by sin; a tender and solid piety, that I may always fulfill with fervor all my Christian duties; patience in sickness and in the daily trials of life, that they may be for me an abundant source of merits. Plant in my heart that lovely charity that will enable me to forgive all and suffer everything for the love of God. Remove from me everything dangerous to my soul, and strengthen me that, encouraged by thy example, I may be an edifying wife and a good mother, and that I may serve God with fidelity, loving Him above all things.
Since I am prostrate at thy feet for help, permit me, O good patroness, to speak to thee in behalf of those who are dear to me. Guard with thy protecting hand the days of my husband, and preserve his health. Grant that he may serve God with fidelity, never having the misfortune to fall into those sins which degrade man and ruin families and immortal souls. Oh, that he may keep the faith and be a model to his children by his exemplary piety, his sweetness, and his love of religion.
God has given me children that I may bring them up in His service and for His glory, as thou didst bring up the Virgin Mary. Thou knowest, O great saint, that I need assistance to fulfill this glorious and all-important mission. I confide my children to thee; preserve their innocence and purity of heart, in order that, like thy Holy Daughter, they may be docile and obedient; that they may love and serve God, and never lose His holy fear; that their lips may never utter a lie, and that sweetness and charity may always animate their lives.
Before ending my prayer, I ask thee, O good and holy Saint Anne, to preserve my family in union and in peace, procuring for it all the blessings and helps necessary for its welfare. My confidence in thee is unbounded. I hope to obtain all I have prayed for, relying on thy tenderness and thy great power with Mary and Jesus. Amen.
