May 7th
Chapter Four of the Imitation of Mary, by Thomas a Kempis
Grandeurs and Glories of Mary

O Mary, greater than the heavens, you have the world under your feet, and you are seated close to God, on the throne of honor which Jesus gave you.  Your mercy which surpasses all mercy draws me to you, for you are ever the aid and consolation of those who suffer.  I have need, O Mother, of being consoled and fortified.  More than that, I have need of the grace of your Son because I know that without it I can accomplish nothing.

You are able, O my Mother, if you wish, to lift me up and help me with your powerful succor.  You can comfort me with your abundant consolation.  I feel myself engulfed by temptation, so I run to you, since I feel that near you I shall find help as well as pity.

It is with respect, with love and confidence that I come, O Mary, to offer you in  my turn the salutation the angel offered you kneeling.

O Mother, more beloved than all mothers, O Mary, if sometimes I have forgotten you, I regret and weep for it today.  But you, oh! do  not forget me, you who alone brought forth mercy by giving birth to Jesus. 

Kneeling, I salute you, I bow before you, I join my hands and prostrate myself, so that you may listen with greater love to  my prayer.  I say before you, and I wish ever to repeat it:  "Hail Mary, full of grace the Lord is with you; you are blessed among all women, and Jesus, the fruit of your womb, is blessed."