Novena to the Immaculate Conception
Fr. Smith has requested that the Novena to the Immaculate Conception begin on Tuesday, November 29. First, recite the Prayer to the Immaculate Conception, then, recite the appropriate prayer of each of the 9 days, concluding with the Litany of Loretto and the Prayer to Saint Joseph… for the deliverance of our loved ones (and/or ourselves) from the influence, assaults, and tyranny of Satan and his demons.
Prayer to the Immaculate Conception
O God, who by the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary, did prepare a worthy dwelling place for Thy Son, we beseech Thee that, as by the foreseen death of this, Thy Son, Thou didst preserve Her from all stain, so too Thou wouldst permit us, purified through Her intercession, to come unto Thee. Through the same Lord Jesus Christ, Thy Son, who livest and reignest with Thee in the unity of the Holy Ghost, God, world without end. Amen.
DAY ONE (Tuesday, November 29)
O most Holy Virgin, who was pleasing to the Lord and became His mother, immaculate in body and spirit, in faith and in love, look kindly on me as I implore thy powerful intercession. O most Holy Mother, who by thy blessed Immaculate Conception, from the first moment of thy conception did crush the head of the enemy, receive our prayers as we implore thee to present at the throne of God the favor we now request (State your intention here) O Mary of the Immaculate Conception, Mother of Christ, thou hadst influence with thy Divine Son while upon this earth; thou hast the same influence now in Heaven. Pray for us and obtain for us from Him the granting of our petition if it be the Divine Will. Amen.
DAY TWO (Wednesday, November 30)
O Mary, ever blessed Virgin, Mother of God, Queen of angels and of Saints, we salute thee with the most profound veneration and filial devotion as we contemplate thy holy Immaculate conception, We thank thee for thy maternal protection and for the many blessings that we have received through thy wondrous mercy and most powerful intercession. In all our necessities we have recourse to thee with unbounded confidence. O Mother of Mercy, we beseech thee now to hear our prayer and to obtain for us of thy Divine Son the favor that we so earnestly request in this novena (State your intention). O Mary of the Immaculate Conception, Mother of Christ, thou hadst influence with thy Divine Son while upon this earth; thou hast the same influence now in Heaven. Pray for us and obtain for us from Him the granting of our petition if it be the Divine Will. Amen.
DAY THREE (Thursday, December 1)
O Blessed Virgin Mary, glory of the Christian people, joy of the universal Church and Mother of Our Lord, speak for us to the Heart of Jesus, who is thy Son and our brother. O Mary, who by thy holy Immaculate Conception didst enter the world free from stain, in thy mercy obtain for us from Jesus the special favor which we now so earnestly seek (State your intention here). O Mary of the Immaculate Conception, Mother of Christ, thou hadst influence with thy Divine Son while upon this earth; thou hast the same influence now in Heaven. Pray for us and obtain for us from Him the granting of our petition if it be the Divine Will. Amen.
DAY FOUR (Friday, December 2)
O Mary, Mother of God, endowed in thy glorious Immaculate Conception with the fullness of grace; unique among women in that thou art both mother and virgin; Mother of Christ and Virgin of Christ, we ask thee to look down with a tender heart from thy throne and listen to our prayers as we earnestly ask that you obtain for us the favor for which we now plead (State your intention here). O Mary of the Immaculate Conception, Mother of Christ, thou hadst influence with thy Divine Son while upon this earth; thou hast the same influence now in Heaven. Pray for us and obtain for us from Him the granting of our petition if it be the Divine Will. Amen.
DAY FIVE (Saturday, December 3)
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, we fly unto thee, O Virgin of virgins, our Mother. To thee we come, before thee we stand, sinful and sorrowful. O Mother of the Word Incarnate, despise not our petition, but in thy mercy hear and answer us. Amen (State your intention). O Mary of the Immaculate Conception, Mother of Christ, thou hadst influence with thy Divine Son while upon this earth; thou hast the same influence now in Heaven. Pray for us and obtain for us from Him the granting of our petition if it be the Divine Will. Amen.
DAY SIX (Sunday, December 4)
Glorious and immortal Queen of Heaven, we profess our firm belief in thy Immaculate Conception preordained for thee in the merits of thy Divine Son. We rejoice with thee in thy Immaculate Conception. To the one ever-reigning God, Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, three in one Person, one in nature, we offer thanks for thy blessed Immaculate Conception. O Mother of the Word made Flesh, listen to our petition as we ask this special grace during this Novena (State your intention). O Mary of the Immaculate Conception, Mother of Christ, thou hadst influence with thy Divine Son while upon this earth; thou hast the same influence now in Heaven. Pray for us and obtain for us from Him the granting of our petition if it be the Divine Will. Amen.
DAY SEVEN (Monday, December 5)
O Most gracious Virgin Mary, beloved Mother of Jesus Christ, our Redeemer, intercede with Him for us that we be granted the favor which we petition for so earnestly in this novena (State your intention here). O Mary of the Immaculate Conception, Mother of Christ, thou hadst influence with thy Divine Son while upon this earth; thou hast the same influence now in Heaven. Pray for us and obtain for us from Him the granting of our petition if it be the Divine Will. Amen.
DAY EIGHT (Tuesday, December 6)
O Mother of the Word Incarnate, we are animated with confidence that thy prayers in our behalf will be graciously heard before the throne of God. O Glorious Mother of God, in memory of thy joyous Immaculate Conception, hear our prayers and obtain for us our petitions (State your intention here). O Mary of the Immaculate Conception, Mother of Christ, thou hadst influence with thy Divine Son while upon this earth; thou hast the same influence now in Heaven. Pray for us and obtain for us from Him the granting of our petition if it be the Divine Will. Amen.
DAY NINE (Wednesday, December 7)
O Mother of the King of the Universe, most perfect member of the human race, “our tainted nature’s solitary boast,” we turn to thee as mother, advocate, and Mediatrix. O Holy Mary, assist us in our present necessity. By thy Immaculate Conception, O Mary conceived without sin, we humbly beseech thee from the bottom of our hearts to intercede for us with thy Divine Son and ask that we be granted the favor for which we now plead (State your intention here). O Mary of the Immaculate Conception, Mother of Christ, thou hadst influence with thy Divine Son while upon this earth; thou hast the same influence now in Heaven. Pray for us and obtain for us from Him the granting of our petition if it be the Divine Will. Amen.
Litany of Loretto
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Gate of heaven, pray for us Morning star, pray for us Health of the sick, pray for us Refuge of sinners, pray for us Comforter of the afflicted, pray for us Help of Christians, pray for us Queen of Angels, pray for us Queen of Patriarchs, pray for us Queen of Prophets, pray for us Queen of Apostles, pray for us Queen of Martyrs, pray for us Queen of Confessors, pray for us Queen of virgins, pray for us Queen of all Saints, pray for us Queen conceived without original sin, pray for us Queen of the most holy Rosary, pray for us Queen of Peace, pray for usLamb 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 Pray for us, O holy Mother of God. That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ. Let us pray. Grant, we beseech Thee, O Lord God, that we Thy servants, may enjoy perpetual health of mind and body; and by the glorious intercession of Blessed Mary ever Virgin, may be delivered from present sorrow, and obtain eternal joy. Through Christ our Lord. Amen. |
Prayer to St. Joseph
To thee, O blessed Joseph, we have recourse in our affliction, and, having implored the help of thy thrice holy spouse, we now, with hearts filled with confidence, earnestly beg thee also to take us under thy protection. By that charity, wherewith thou wert united to the Immaculate Virgin Mother of God, and by that fatherly love, with which thou didst cherish the Child Jesus, we beseech thee and humbly pray that thou wilt look down with gracious eyes upon the inheritance which Jesus Christ purchased by His Blood, and wilt succor us in our need by thy power and strength. Defend, O most watchful guardian of the Holy Family, the chosen offspring of Jesus Christ. Keep from us, O most loving father, all blight of error and corruption. Aid us from on high, most valiant defender in this conflict with the powers of darkness. And even as of old thou didst rescue the Child Jesus from the peril of His life, so now defend God’s holy Church from the snares of the enemy and from all adversity. Shield us ever under thy patronage, that imitating thy example and strengthened by thy help, we may live a holy life, die a happy death, and attain to everlasting bliss in Heaven. Amen.