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Novena to the Immaculate Heart of Mary

Nine days of prayer to the Immaculate Heart of Mary. Pray the daily prayer every day, then the day's own prayer, and close each day with the closing prayer.

The daily prayer (every day)

O most blessed Mother, heart of love, heart of mercy, ever listening, caring, consoling, hear my prayer. As your children, we implore your intercession with Jesus your Son. Receive with understanding and compassion the petition I place before you today. Immaculate Heart of Mary, pray for us who have recourse to thee. Amen.

The nine days

Day 1

Immaculate Heart of Mary, you said yes to God; teach me to surrender my will to his.

Day 2

Immaculate Heart of Mary, you pondered all things in your heart; teach me to listen.

Day 3

Immaculate Heart of Mary, you stood at the cross; help me to remain faithful in sorrow.

Day 4

Immaculate Heart of Mary, refuge of sinners, draw me back whenever I wander.

Day 5

Immaculate Heart of Mary, model of purity, cleanse my heart of every disordered desire.

Day 6

Immaculate Heart of Mary, cause of our joy, restore hope to the discouraged.

Day 7

Immaculate Heart of Mary, comfort of the afflicted, console all who suffer today.

Day 8

Immaculate Heart of Mary, mother of the Church, pray for the unity of all believers.

Day 9

Immaculate Heart of Mary, my mother, carry my petition to the heart of your Son.

Closing prayer (every day)

O Immaculate Heart of Mary, full of goodness, show your love toward us. Let the flame of your heart, O Mary, descend on all peoples. We love you immensely; impress on our hearts true love, that we may long for you. Amen.

Frequently asked

What is a novena?

A novena is nine consecutive days of prayer for a particular intention, after the pattern of the apostles who prayed for nine days between the Ascension and Pentecost.

How do I pray the Novena to the Immaculate Heart of Mary?

Each day, pray the daily prayer, then that day's own prayer, and finish with the closing prayer. Pray it on nine days in a row.

Can I pray a novena for any intention?

Yes. Bring whatever intention is on your heart and entrust it to the prayers of the Immaculate Heart of Mary.

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