Daily Novena Prayer

Jan. 31, 2008

Most blessed Lady, Mother of our Savior, I come to you now with full confidence in your mercy, and in deep sorrow for my past sins. As I know your power with God, so I beg your help in securing the favor I need. (Here mention special intention.)

You will obtain for me, I am sure, not only what I ask, but also the grace to profit from your aid by leading a Christian life modeled on your own life of love. Amen.

Our Lady of Lourdes, pray for us.

1st Day

Son, they have no wine. (Jn. 2:4)

Most blessed Mother, because you asked him, our Lord worked his first miracle at the wedding in Cana. Please ask him now for my need as you did for the bridal couple at the feast.

In thanksgiving I pledge to lead a good life, avoid sin, and be more constant in prayer to honor you. Amen.

Our Lady of Lourdes, pray for us.

2nd Day

A sword shall pierce your heart. (Lk. 2:35)

Most compassionate Mother, you were no stranger to grief in your lifetime. In remembrance of your great sorrows, please intercede now with God in mine.

In return I promise to imitate your patience and trust in God in all the trials of life. Amen.

Our Lady of Lourdes, pray for us.

3rd Day

Son, why have you done so to us? (Lk. 2:48)

Most loving Mother, you found it hard, as I do, to understand God's ways. Please come aid me now, and help all who seek your assistance to trust as you did in God's goodness.

In gratitude I shall try with your help to treasure in my heart the words and example of your son, and obey his commandments. Amen.

Our Lady of Lourdes, pray for us.

4th Day

You fill the hungry with good things (Lk. 1:53)

Most considerate mother, the Lord rewarded your faith abundantly. In your goodness kindly take my causes as your own. I entrust my cares to you so that we may always rejoice in your help.

In appreciation I shall try to act humbly and purely always in daily imitation of your virtues. Amen

Our Lady of Lourdes, pray for us.

5th Day

Be it done to me according to your word. (Lk. 1:38)

Most obedient mother, despite your fears and concerns you proved faithful to God's will. Be gracious to me then, and help me now in my pressing fears and anxieties.

In remembrance of your help I will be a faithful and devoted servant of your Son, our Savior. Amen.

6th Day

All generations shall call me blessed. (Lk. 1:39)

Most blessed Virgin and Mother, the Lord rewarded your fidelity by making your power known to all generations of men. Please come now to my assistance to show your power anew.

Most merciful mother, I will praise your goodness always and thank you by being ever devoted to the things of God. Amen.

Our Lady of Lourdes, pray for us.

7th Day

Son, behold your mother (Jn. 19:26)

Most sorrowful Virgin, you stood close to your son as he suffered on the cross. By your pain in that hour be kind to me now in my time of need, and entreat our Savior to grant my request.

With your unfailing aid, most loving mother, I will remain always close to you and to the cross of Christ. Amen

Our Lady of Lourdes, pray for us.

8th Day

They found the child with Mary, his mother. (Mt. 2:11)

Most glorious Mother Mary, in your place of glory close to God's throne, be mindful of my problems and petitions; please mention them to your divine son, who will grant my requests for your sake.

Most attentive mother, I will strive to show my gratefulness by following your example and imitating your virtues. Amen.

Our Lady of Lourdes, pray for us.

9th Day

A woman clothed with the sun with the moon under her feet, and on her head a crown of twelve stars. (Rv. 12:2)

Most glorious mother, you are always with your son. Speak to him for me of my many needs. He will not fail to heed your plea.

By your constant aid, Blessed Mother, may I remain ever close to you, and to your son. Amen.

Our Lady of Lourdes, pray for us.

Daily Consecration Prayer

Virgin Mother, Mary, you revealed yourself at Lourdes to St. Bernadette, and have since granted countless graces and favors to all who seek your aid. I now consecrate my life to you under your title of Our Lady of Lourdes, and ask you confidently to secure for me and for all who implore your mercy the blessings we stand most in need of. We ask your aid through your divine son, our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen.