Prayer for Strength and Courage

O Mary, 
except for God, 
no one knows of your suffering.  
Your soul does not break; 
it is brave because it is with Jesus.  
Sweet Mother, unite my soul to Jesus, 
because it is only then 
that I will be able to endure all trials 
and tribulations, 
and only in union with Jesus 
will my little sacrifices 
be pleasing to God.  
Sweetest Mother, 
continue to teach me about the inner life.  
May the sword of suffering never break me.  
O pure Virgin, 
place courage into my heart and guard it.
Amen

~Michael King

Prayer for strength and courage