THE SOLEMNITY OF THE ASSUMPTION OF MARY

🌿 The Solemnity of the Assumption of Mary

Every year on August 15, the Catholic Church celebrates the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary—a feast that proclaims the truth that Mary, the Mother of God, was taken up body and soul into heavenly glory at the end of her earthly life.

This belief, deeply rooted in both Eastern and Western Christian tradition, was solemnly defined as dogma by Pope Pius XII in 1950 through Munificentissimus Deus. The Assumption is a sign of hope for all the faithful, pointing to the promise of our own resurrection and eternal life with God.

✨ Spiritual Meaning

Mary’s Assumption is not only about her glory—it is about our destiny. She is the first to share in Christ’s resurrection, and she stands as a sign of what God desires for each of us: life in His presence, body and soul, for all eternity.

By celebrating this solemnity, the Church invites us to live in faith and purity, so that we too may share in the glory promised to the faithful.

🙏 Prayers for the Solemnity of the Assumption

Prayer to Mary, Assumed into Heaven

O Immaculate Mary, Assumed into heaven,

you who are most blessed in the vision of God:

of God the Father who exalted you among all creatures,

of God the Son who willed that you bear Him as your Son,

of God the Holy Spirit who accomplished the human conception of the Savior in you.

O Mary, most pure, most sweet, most beautiful,

gate of heaven, mirror of divine light, ark of the Covenant—

comfort us from heaven, guide us in your ways of purity and hope,

until that blessed day when we meet you and your divine Son, Jesus. Amen.

The Magnificat (Luke 1:46–55)

Mary’s own song of praise, proclaimed when she visited her cousin Elizabeth, is a fitting prayer for the Solemnity of her Assumption.

> My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord,

my spirit rejoices in God my Savior;

for He has looked with favor on His lowly servant.

From this day all generations will call me blessed:

the Almighty has done great things for me,

and holy is His Name.

He has mercy on those who fear Him

in every generation.

He has shown the strength of His arm,

He has scattered the proud in their conceit.

He has cast down the mighty from their thrones,

and has lifted up the lowly.

He has filled the hungry with good things,

and the rich He has sent away empty.

He has come to the help of His servant Israel

for He has remembered His promise of mercy,

the promise He made to our fathers,

to Abraham and his children for ever.

🌸 Reflection

Mary’s Assumption is a reminder that our life on earth is a journey toward heaven. She is our Mother and Model—always leading us to Jesus. Her Magnificat is not just a hymn of her own joy, but an invitation for us to join in praise and thanksgiving to God for His mercy and saving love.

On this feast, let us honor Mary with our prayers, imitate her virtues, and ask for her intercession so that we may live as faithful disciples of Christ.

PRAYER TO JESUS AND MARY FOR FAMILY HEALING AND CONVERSION

Here is a heartfelt prayer you can say for the healing, deliverance, and conversion of your family, addressed to Jesus and Mary:

PRAYER TO JESUS AND MARY FOR FAMILY HEALING AND CONVERSION 

O Most Sacred Heart of Jesus,

O Immaculate Heart of Mary,

I come before You with a heart full of love, pain, and hope.

You know each member of my family—our struggles, wounds, sins, and silent cries.

Lord Jesus, Divine Healer and Savior,

pour out Your Precious Blood over my family.

Heal every broken relationship, every hidden sorrow, every physical and spiritual wound.

Break every chain of addiction, pride, unforgiveness, resentment, and fear.

Deliver us from every influence of evil,

from any curse or oppression passed down through generations.

Mother Mary, our tender Mother,

wrap us in your mantle of love and protection.

Lead each one of us—especially those who are far from God—

back into the arms of your Son.

Intercede for our total conversion.

Soften hardened hearts, open blind eyes,

and awaken faith where it has been forgotten.

Holy Family of Nazareth,

be our model and our refuge.

Make our home a place of peace, mercy, and faith.

Jesus, Mary, I trust in You.

Amen.

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You can pray this regularly as a novena or include it in your daily devotions. 

NOVENA TO THE MOTHER OF GOD FOR IMPOSSIBLE REQUESTS

NOVENA FOR IMPOSSIBLE REQUESTS

🙏 HAIL, holy queen, mother of mercy, our life, our sweetness, and our hope! To thee do we cry, poor banished children of Eve; to thee do we send up our sighs, mourning and weeping in this valley of tears. Turn then, most gracious Advocate, thine eyes of mercy towards us; and after this our exile, show unto us the blessed fruit of thy womb Jesus. O clement, O loving, O sweet Virgin Mary.

V - Pray for us, O holy Mother of God.

R - That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.

Virgin of the Incarnation, a thousand times we greet thee, a thousand times we praise thee for thy joy when God was incarnated in thee. Because thou art so powerful a Virgin and Mother of God, grant what we ask of thee for the love of God.

[State your first request.]

[Repeat above for your second request]

[Repeat above for your third request - then, continue with “Conclusion” prayers below.]

CONCLUSION:

Remember, O most Gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who fled to thy protection, implored thy help, or sought thy intercession was left unaided. Inspired by this confidence, I fly unto thee, O Virgin of Virgins, my mother. To thee do I cry, before thee I stand, sinful and sorrowful. O Mother of the Word Incarnate, despise not my petitions, but in thy mercy hear and answer me. Amen.

Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.

Blessed and praised be the Most Holy Sacrament of the Altar, in Heaven, on earth, and everywhere. Amen.

PRAYER TO THE HOLY FAMILY

✝️DECEMBER 29 IS THE FEAST OF THE HOLY FAMILY

🙏O BELOVED HOLY CHILD JESUS, Who by Your surpassing virtues and the example of Your home life hallowed the household in which You choose to live while on earth, mercifully look down upon this family, whose members, humbly prostrate before You, implore Your protection. Remember that we are bound and consecrated to You by a special devotion. Protect us in Your mercy, deliver us from danger, help us in our necessities, and impart to us strength to persevere always in the imitation of Your Holy Family, so that, by serving You and loving You faithfully during this mortal life, we may at length give You eternal praise in heaven.

🙏IMMACULATE VIRGIN MARY, we implore Your assistance, knowing that Your divine Son will hearken to Your petition. Keep us always in the mantle of your maternal Love and protection. 

🙏BLESSED PATRIARCH, ST. JOSEPH, help us with Your powerful patronage, and place our petitions in Mary's hands, that she may offer them to our Lord JESUS CHRIST!  Amen. 

PRAYER FOR PROTECTION TO THE MOTHER MARY

PRAYER TO MOTHER MARY FOR PROTECTION

We fly to your protection, most holy Mother of God; please listen to our petitions and needs, and deliver us from all dangers, ever glorious and blessed Virgin Mary.

Mary, our model and mother, by your obedience and patience you have taught us how to be true children of God. Please help us by your powerful assistance to overcome all our weaknesses, and to fulfill perfectly our tasks in life.

By your compassionate aid may we ever stand in spirit with you beneath the cross of Christ so that we may also rejoice with you in your divine Son’s triumphant victory over sin and death.

In your maternal kindness help us to be faithful to prayers in the company of God’s Church as you were one with the Apostles in the upper room as you waited for the promised Spirit of Pentecost.

With your gracious assistance may we be near you in the glory of Christ’s kingdom come to sing with you and all the faithful the eternal praise of God.

 Amen.

Lead: O Mary, conceived without sin,

Response: Pray for us who have recourse to you

PRAYER TO THE IMMACULATE VIRGIN MARY - OUR LADY OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION

✝️“I AM THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION.”✝️

O EVER-IMMACULATE VIRGIN MARY, Mother of Mercy, Health of the sick, Refuge of sinners, Comforter of the afflicted, You know my wants, my troubles, my sufferings; look with mercy on me.

By appearing in the Grotto of Lourdes,

You were pleased to make it a privileged sanctuary, whence You dispense Your favours; and already many sufferers have obtained the Cure of their infirmities, both spiritual and corporal.

I come, therefore, with complete confidence to implore Your maternal intercession. Obtain, O loving Mother, the grant of my requests… if it is accordingly to the Will of GOD!

Through gratitude for Your favours,

I will endeavour to imitate Your virtues,

that I may one day share Your glory,

and bless you in eternity. Amen.

PRAYER TO MARY, MOTHER OF PERPETUAL HELP

MOST HOLY IMMACULATE VIRGIN MARY,

 my Mother, I, the most miserable of all sinners - have recourse to you today, the Mother of my LORD JESUS CHRIST. I venerate you, O great Queen, and thank you for all the graces you have obtained for me, especially for having delivered me from hell, which I have so often deserved. I LOVE YOU, O my very kind sovereign, and for your love, I commit myself to serve you forever, and tend all my efforts to make you loved by others too. Next to your most Divine Son, I place all my Hopes and all my Salvation in you.

Accept me as your servant, and receive me under your protection, O Mother of Mercies. And since you are so powerful with GOD, deliver me from all temptations or obtain for me the strength to conquer them until death.

O MOTHER OF PERPETUAL HELP, by the love that you have for GOD, I pray that you will always assist me, but most of all at the last moment of my life. Do not abandon me until you see me safe in heaven, occupied to bless you and to sing your mercies for all eternity. This is my Hope.

HAIL MARY, FULL OF GRACE...

LITANY TO THE SORROWFUL MOTHER

LITANY TO THE SORROWFUL MOTHER 

Lord, have mercy on us. 

Christ, have mercy on us. 

Lord, have mercy on us. 

Christ, hear us. 

Christ, graciously hear us. 

God the Father of Heaven, Have mercy on us. 

God the Son, Redeemer of the world, Have mercy on us. 

God the Holy Ghost, Have mercy on us. 

Holy Trinity, One God, Have mercy on us.

Holy Mary, conceived without sin, Pray for us. 

Holy Mother of God, Pray for us. 

Mother of Christ, etc. 

Mother of Our Saviour Crucified, 

Mother most Sorrowful, 

Mother most tearful, 

Mother most afflicted, 

Mother most lonely, 

Mother most desolate, 

Mother pierced by the sword of sorrow, 

Queen of Martyrs, 

Comfort of the sorrowful, 

Help of the needy, 

Protectress of the forsaken, 

Support of widows and orphans, 

Health of the sick, 

Hope of the troubled, 

Haven of the ship-wrecked, 

Refuge of sinners, 

Hope of the despairing, 

Mother of mercy, 

Through thy poverty in the stable of Bethlehem, 

Through thy sorrow at the prophecy of Simeon, 

Through thy sad flight into Egypt, 

Through thy anxiety when seeking thy lost Child, 

Through thy grief when seeing thy Divine Son persecuted, 

Through thy fear and anxiety when Jesus was apprehended, 

Through thy pain caused by the treason of Judas and the denial of Peter, 

Through thy sad meeting with Jesus on the way of the Cross, 

Through the tortures of thy loving Heart at the Crucifixion of Jesus, 

Through thy agony at the death of Jesus, 

Through the sword of sorrow that pierced thy heart when the side of Jesus was transfixed by the lance, 

Through thy lamentations over the dead Body of thy Divine Son lying on thy bosom, 

Through thy deep mourning at His tomb, 

Through thy desolation after the burial of Jesus, 

Through the tears thou didst shed for thy beloved Son, 

Through thy wonderful resignation to the will of God in all thy sufferings, 

O Queen of peace, 

In all our tribulations, 

In our illnesses and pains, 

In our sorrows and afflictions, 

In our need and destitution, 

In our fears and dangers, 

In the hour of our death, 

On the Day of Judgment, 

Lamb of God, Who takest away the sins of the world, Spare us, O Lord. 

Lamb of God, Who takest away the sins of the world, Graciously hear us, O Lord. 

Lamb of God, Who takest away the sins of the world, Have mercy on us, O Lord. 

Pray for us, O Sorrowful Virgin, 

That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ. 

Let Us Pray .

We beseech Thee, O Lord Jesus Christ, let Thy Mother, the Blessed Virgin Mary, whose holy soul was pierced by a sword of sorrow at the hour of Thy passion, implore Thy mercy for us, both now and at the hour of our death, Who livest and reignest, world without end. 

Amen.

Prayer to the Two Hearts for the Consecration of the Family

Prayer to the Two Hearts for the Consecration of the Family

Sacred Heart of Jesus and Immaculate Heart of Mary, I come to you to consecrate myself and my entire family to Your Two Hearts.

I desire to renew the vows of my baptism and place each member of my family through an act of faith, Hope and love into loving union with the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph.

I dedicate myself and each member of My family to the Guardian Angels God has given each one of us. O Holy Guardian Angels, enlighten, guide And protect each one so as to lead us safely home to heaven.

At Fatima, dear Mother of God, you appeared with St. Joseph and the Child Jesus blessing the world. O Holy Family, Bestow blessings upon me and my entire family so that we may live the Christ-life.

I desire that each member of my family adore always the Most Blessed Trinity and love our God in the Most Blessed Sacrament.

Grant peace to each member of my family. Keep each one in the grace of Jesus Christ.

Never permit any of my family To stray from the true faith. For any member who has strayed, I beseech you to bind up the wounds, lift up the fallen, and keep each of our loved ones in grace. Bid them come back to their Father’s true home. Amen. God bless you all!

Sorrowful Mystery of the Holy Rosary

The SORROWFUL MYSTERIES of the Holy ROSARY are a profound and reflective set of prayers that invite believers to meditate on significant events in the life of Jesus Christ. These mysteries focus on the intense suffering and sacrifice of Jesus, leading up to His crucifixion and death. As we contemplate these sorrowful moments, we are reminded of the immense love and redemption that Christ offered to humanity through His passion. The Sorrowful Mysteries invite us to enter into the depth of Christ's mercy and to find solace and strength in His unwavering example of love and obedience to God's will. Through the recitation of the rosary, we accompany the Blessed Virgin Mary in meditating on these sacred events, seeking comfort and guidance in our own trials and tribulations.

In this mystery of the Rosary, Let us ponder and pray that the Holy spirit will enlighten us how the fruit applies to its respective mystery and to embody that fruit in our own life. As we meditate on the fruits of the Sorrowful Mysteries, Lord, open our hearts to receive the fruits and we ask Jesus and Mary to reveal where we can grow in that fruit. May the grace of YOur Agony, Lord, come down into our soul and make us truly contrite and perfectly obedient to Your holy will.

Hail Mary

Hail Mary full of Grace, the Lord is with thee.
Blessed are thou amongst women and blessed is the fruit of thy womb Jesus.
Holy Mary Mother of God,
pray for us sinners now and at the hour of our death
Amen.

Hail Mary, also known as the Ave Maria, is a well-known and cherished prayer in the Christian tradition. It is a reverent invocation to the Virgin Mary, the mother of Jesus, and holds a special place in the hearts of millions of believers worldwide.

The Hail Mary begins with the words "Hail Mary, full of grace," acknowledging Mary's divine favor and her unique role in God's plan for salvation. It continues with the phrase "the Lord is with thee," recognizing her close relationship with God and her chosen status as the mother of Jesus, who is often referred to as the Lord.

The prayer then reaches out to Mary, stating, "Blessed art thou among women and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus." This acknowledges Mary's exceptional blessedness and the significance of Jesus, her divine son, who is revered as the Savior of humanity.

Finally, the Hail Mary concludes with a humble plea for Mary's intercession: "Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death." In this part, the faithful implore Mary to pray for them, seeking her guidance, protection, and assistance in their spiritual journey and in their ultimate encounter with death.

The Hail Mary is a profound expression of devotion to Mary and a reminder of her important role in the Christian faith. It serves as a source of comfort, inspiration, and a means of seeking her intercession in times of need.

CONSECRATION OF THE FAMILY TO THE SACRED HEART OF JESUS AND IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY

 CONSECRATION OF THE FAMILY

Prayer for the Consecration of the Family

Sacred Heart of Jesus and Immaculate Heart of Mary, I come to you to consecrate myself and my entire family to Your Two Hearts. I desire to renew the vows of my baptism and place each member of my family through an act of faith, Hope and love into loving union with the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph. I dedicate myself and each member of My family to the Guardian Angels God has given each one of us. O Holy Guardian Angels, enlighten, guide And protect each one so as to lead us safely home to heaven.

At Fatima, dear Mother of God, you appeared with St. Joseph and the Child Jesus blessing the world. O Holy Family, Bestow blessings upon me and my entire family so that we may live the Christ-life. I desire that each member of my family adore always the Most Blessed Trinity and love our God in the Most Blessed Sacrament.

Grant peace to each member of my family. Keep each one in the grace of Jesus Christ. Never permit any of my family To stray from the true faith. For any member who has strayed, I beseech you to bind up the wounds, lift up the fallen, and keep each of our loved ones in grace. Bid them come back to their Father’s true home. Amen.

When you find it difficult to be humble, say this prayer to the Blessed Mother

PRAYER TO THE BLESSED MOTHER FOR HUMILITY

(St. John Neumann )

O Mary, Mother of Mercy,
pray to thy Divine Son for me, a poor sinner;
beg Him to make me humble.
Oh, how humble art thou, the purest of Virgins;
thou, my powerful mediatrix;
thou, O most holy among the children of Adam,
who art the exalted Mother of God!
Thou didst declare thyself the handmaid of Him
Whose Mother thou art.
Behold, my dear heavenly Mother,
how gladly I would dedicate myself to thy Divine Son,
that His Will may also be mine.
But my pride, my self-esteem, my vanity,
are always against me.
I struggle against them,
and yet I allow them to surprise and deceive me so often.
Oh, how this afflicts me!
Mary, Refuge of Sinners,
if I were only sincere when I beg of thee
to obtain humiliation for me.
But alas, whilst praying for such helps to humility,
I fear the granting of my prayer.
I clearly see better things;
I even desire their possession
and yet I shrink from what alone can give me true humility.
Behold my trials, my combats in this valley of tears!
O my dearest Mother,
if to be freed from this body would give glory to God,
how gladly would I not lay down my life.

Consecration Prayer to Our Lady of Fatima.

Consecration Prayer to 

Our Lady of Fatima

Holy Mary, Virgin of Fatima, with renewed gratitude for your maternal presence, we join our voice to that of all the generations who call you blessed. We celebrate in you the works of God, who never tires of looking down with mercy upon humanity, afflicted with the wounds of sin, to heal it and save it. Accept with the benevolence of a Mother, the Act of Consecration, that we perform today, with confidence, before the image of you, that is so dear to us. We are certain that each one of us is precious in your eyes and that nothing of all that lives in our hearts is unknown to you. We let ourselves be touched by your most sweet regard and we welcome the consoling caress of your smile. Hold our life in your arms. Bless and strengthen every desire for good. Revive and nourish faith; sustain and lighten hope. Awaken and animate charity. Guide all of us to a life of holiness. Teach us your preferential love for the little and the poor, for the excluded and the suffering for the sinners and the downtrodden. Bring everyone to your protection and entrust everyone to your Beloved Son, Our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen.

DEDICATION OF A FAMILY TO MARY by St. Alphonsus Liguori

 

DEDICATION OF A FAMILY TO MARY 

by St. Alphonsus Liguori

Oh Blessed and Immaculate Virgin, our Queen and Mother, refuge and consolation of all those who are in misery, I, prostrate before thy throne with all my family, choose thee for my Lady, Mother, and Advocate with God.

I, with all who belong to me, dedicate myself forever to thy service, and pray thee, oh Mother of God, to receive us into the number of thy servants, taking us all under thy protection, aiding us in life, and still more, at the hour of our death.

Oh Mother of Mercy, I choose thee Lady and ruler of my whole house, of my relatives, my interests, and all my affairs. Do not disdain to take care of them; dispose of them all as it pleases thee.

Bless me, then, and all my family, and do not permit that any of us should offend thy Son. Do thou defend us in temptations, deliver us from dangers, provide for us in our necessities, counsel us in our doubts, console us in afflictions, be with us in sickness, and especially in the agonies of death.

Do not permit the devil to glory in having in his chains any of us who are now consecrated to thee; but grant that we may come to thee in heaven to thank thee, and together with thee to praise and love our Redeemer Jesus for all eternity. Amen, thus may it be.

PRAYER TO MARY MOTHER OF GOD

O Mary, my Mother and my Lady, I offer you my soul, my body, my life and my death, and all that will follow it. I place everything in your hands. O my Mother, cover my soul with your virginal mantle and grant me the grace of purity of heart, soul and body. 

Defend me with your power against all enemies, and especially against those who hide their malice behind the mask of virtue . Fortify my soul that pain will not break it. Mother of grace, teach me to live by God's power.

O Mary, a terrible sword has pierced your holy soul. 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 interior life. May the sword of suffering never break me. O pure Virgin, pour courage into my heart and guard it. Amen. 

OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE

OUR LADY of GUADALUPE

(FEAST DAY- December 12)

"Hear me and understand well, my son the least, that nothing should frighten or grieve you. Let not your heart be disturbed. Do not fear that sickness, nor any other sickness or anguish. Am I not here, who is your Mother? Are you not under my protection? Am I not your health? Are you not happily within my fold? What else do you wish? Do not grieve nor be disturbed by anything."

— Our Lady to Juan Diego




In the winter of 1531, a poor, 57-year-old Aztec Indian living five miles outside of Mexico City encountered a miraculous happening on his way to morning Mass. First he heard strange music coming from Tepeyac Hill, and then he heard a woman's voice calling his name. Juan Diego climbed the hill and encountered a young woman, appearing to be of his own people in physical appearance and dress. The woman identified herself as the Virgin Mary, and told Juan Diego to ask the bishop of Mexico City to build a church on the hill to assist in the conversion of the nation and be a source of consolation to the people.

Juan Diego obeyed the request, but the bishop was skeptical regarding the message, even though he perceived that Juan was a humble, and well meaning Catholic. Juan reported the bishop's doubt to Our Lady at Tepeyac Hill, and she asked him to return to the bishop once again, bearing the same message. The bishop once again heard the story, and told Juan Diego to ask Our Lady for a sign that it was indeed herself that wished for the church to be built.

When he returned to the hill, Mary gave Juan Diego such a sign. Miraculously, roses appeared on the hill in the middle of winter, and Juan gathered them in his tilma, or cloak. Our Lady arranged the roses in his tilma with her own hands, and Juan returned to the bishop's presence. When Juan released the tilma, allowing the flowers to fall to the floor, it was revealed that a miraculous image of Our Lady had imprinted itself on his tilma.

The bishop immediately fell to his knees, and came to believe in Juan Diego's message. A church was built on the spot of the apparition, as Mary had requested, and 8 million people converted to Catholicism in a short period of time upon hearing of or viewing the miraculous image of Our Lady.

The tilma of Juan Diego has been the subject of much modern research. The tilma, woven out of coarse cactus fiber, should have disintegrated after 20 years, but although over 500 years have passed the tilma is still in perfect condition. The pupils of Mary in the picture reflect the Indians and clergy present at the time of the first revelation of the image. No paint was used, and chemical analysis has not been able to identify the color imprint. Additionally, studies have revealed that the stars on Mary's mantle match exactly what a Mexican would have seen in the sky in December of 1531.

LITANY OF INTERCESSION TO OUR LADY OF MOUNT CARMEL

 

LITANY OF INTERCESSION TO OUR LADY OF MOUNT CARMEL




🌹Lord, have mercy.

Christ, have mercy.

Lord, have mercy.

Christ, hear us. Christ, graciously hear us.

God the Father of Heaven, have mercy on us.

God the Son, Redeemer of the world,

God the Holy Ghost,

Holy Trinity, One God, have mercy on us.

Holy Mary, pray for us sinners.

Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Queen of heaven,

Our Lady of Mount Carmel, vanquisher of Satan,

Our Lady of Mount Carmel, most dutiful Daughter,

Our Lady of Mount Carmel, most pure Virgin,

Our Lady of Mount Carmel, most devoted Spouse,

Our Lady of Mount Carmel, most tender Mother,

Our Lady of Mount Carmel, perfect model of virtue,

Our Lady of Mount Carmel, sure anchor of hope,

Our Lady of Mount Carmel, refuge in affliction,

Our Lady of Mount Carmel, dispenser of God's gifts,

Our Lady of Mount Carmel, tower of strength against our foes,

Our Lady of Mount Carmel, our aid in danger,

Our Lady of Mount Carmel, road leading to Jesus,

Our Lady of Mount Carmel, our light in darkness,

Our Lady of Mount Carmel, our consolation at the hour of death,

Our Lady of Mount Carmel, advocate of the most abandoned sinners, pray for us sinners.




🌹For those hardened in vice, with confidence we come to thee, O Lady of Mount Carmel.

For those who grieve thy Son,

For those who neglect to pray,

For those who are in their agony,

For those who delay their conversion,

For those suffering in Purgatory,

For those who know thee not, with confidence we come to thee, O Lady of Mount Carmel.




🌹Lamb of God, Who takest away the sins of the world, spare us, O Lord.

Lamb of God, Who takest away the sins of the world, graciously hear us, O Lord.

Lamb of God, Who takest away the sins of the world, have mercy on us.

Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Hope of the Despairing, intercede for us with thy Divine Son.




🌹Let us pray.

Our Lady of Mount Carmel, glorious Queen of Angels, channel of God's tenderest mercy to man, refuge and advocate of sinners, with confidence I prostrate myself before thee, beseeching thee to obtain for me [insert your request here]. In return I solemnly promise to have recourse to thee in all my trials, sufferings, and temptations, and I shall do all in my power to induce others to

love and reverence thee and to invoke thee in all their needs. I thank thee for the numberless blessings which I have received from thy mercy and powerful intercession. Continue to be my shield in danger, my guide in life, and my consolation at the hour of death.

NOVENA TO OUR LADY OF LOURDES : DAY 4

 

NOVENA TO OUR LADY OF LOURDES

OPENING PRAYER

Be blessed, O most pure Virgin, for having vouchsafed to manifest your shining with life, sweetness and beauty, in the Grotto of Lourdes, saying to the child, St. Bernadette: 'I am the Immaculate Conception. ' A thousand times we congratulate you upon your Immaculate Conception. And now, O ever Immaculate Virgin, Mother of mercy, Health of the sick, Refuge of sinners, Comforter of the afflicted, you know our wants, our troubles, our sufferings deign to cast upon us a look of mercy.

By appearing in the Grotto of Lourdes, you were pleased to make it a privileged sanctuary, whence you dispense your favors, and already many have obtained the cure of their infirmities, both spiritual and physical. We come, therefore, with the most unbounded confidence to implore your maternal intercession. Obtain for us, O loving Mother, the granting of our request.

(state your request)

Through gratitude for your favors, we will endeavor to imitate your virtues, that we may one day share your glory. 

Our Lady of Lourdes, Mother of Christ, you had influence with your divine son while upon earth. You have the same influence now in Heaven. Pray for us; obtain for us from your Divine Son our special requests if it be the Divine Will. Amen.

Our Lady of Lourdes, pray for us.

Saint Bernadette, pray for us.

DAY 4

O Immaculate Queen of Heaven, we your wayward, erring children, join our unworthy prayers of praise and thanksgiving to those of the angels and saints and your own-the One, Holy, and Undivided Trinity may be glorified in heaven and on earth. Our Lady of Lourdes, as you looked down with love and mercy upon Bernadette as she prayed her rosary in the grotto, look down now, we beseech you, with love and mercy upon us. From the abundance of graces granted you by your Divine Son, sweet Mother of God, give to each of us all that your motherly heart sees we need and at this moment look with special favor on the grace we seek in this novena.

(make your request)

O Brilliant star of purity, Mary Immaculate, Our Lady of Lourdes, glorious in your assumption, triumphant in your coronation, show unto us the mercy of the Mother of God, Virgin Mary, Queen and Mother, be our comfort, hope, strength, and consolation. Amen.

Our Lady of Lourdes, pray for us.

Saint Bernadette, pray for us.

NOVENA TO OUR LADY OF LOURDES: DAY 2

 Novena to Our Lady of Lourdes

DAY 2

Be blessed, O most pure Virgin, for having vouchsafed to manifest yourself shining with light, sweetness and beauty, in the Grotto of Lourdes, saying to the child Saint Bernadette: 'I am the Immaculate Conception! ' O Mary Immaculate, inflame our hearts with one ray of the burning love of your pure heart Let them be consumed with love for Jesus and for you, in order that we may merit one day to enjoy your glorious eternity. O dispenser of His graces here below, take into your keeping and present to your Divine Son the petition for which we are making this novena.

(make your request)

O Brilliant star of purity, Mary Immaculate, Our Lady of Lourdes, glorious in your assumption, triumphant in your coronation, show unto us the mercy of the Mother of God, Virgin Mary, Queen and Mother, be our comfort, hope, strength, and consolation. Amen.

Our Lady of Lourdes, pray for us.

Saint Bernadette, pray for us.