PRAYER FOR THE NEW YEAR / by Joe Castorino

O Victorious Virgin,

In the dawn of this

Glorious new year,

Take my hand, gently,

And sweetly lead me

On the path to Truth;

Then joyfully unlock

The Gate of Heaven

Which opens wide

To the Prince of Peace,

To the King of Kindness,

To the Lord of Love;

And as your Son rises

From the depths of my heart,

May Divine Mercy rays

Of red and white

Shine through me

And warm the world!

Amen.