Short prayers for pilgrims
Pilgrim’s prayer from Altötting
O Mary, help me, O Mary, help me, O Mary, please help me, a poor sinner who comes to you.
In life and in death save me from corruption, let me not die in sin,
be with me at the hour of death, o Mother of Mercy.
Amen
Old prayer before a journey
Heavenly Father, protect us on our journey so that we may safely reach our destination.
Grant that on this journey we may draw closer to You and meet people who are united with us in brotherhood.
Help all those who travel today, and also those who remain at home.
May the holy Archangel Raphael accompany us on this journey, so that we may return home safely, peacefully, and joyfully.
Amen
Traveler’s prayer
O God, Lord of life and death, be our protection on our journeys.
Guide us with Your wisdom, so that we may help our neighbors with love and walk the path of virtue with devotion.
Help us to honor Sunday and to bring the Good News of peace to the world.
Have mercy on the victims of the roads and on their families in times of trial.
And if death should take our earthly life on the journey, grant us the grace to be worthy of receiving eternal life.
Amen
