Novena
in honour of Mary Help of Christians
First Day
O Mary, you readily agreed to the Angel’s request when you
were asked to be the mother of God’s Son, and throughout
your life your one desire was to do the will of your Father in
heaven. Help me always to be obedient and humble. May I,
like you, always have the generosity to follow Jesus,
wherever he calls.
Hail Mary, full of grace...
V. Pray for us, O Immaculate, Help of Christians
R. That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.
Let us pray
Heavenly Father, place deep in our hearts the love of
Mary, our help and the help of all Christians. May we
fight vigorously for the faith here on earth, and may
we one day praise your victories in heaven. Grant this
in the name of Jesus Christ, your Son, our Lord.
Amen.
Second Day
O Mary, by your visit to your cousin, Saint Elizabeth, you
joyfully spread the good news of the coming of Jesus into the
world. May many young people generously follow your
example, and give their lives totally to the service of your
Son as priests, brothers and sisters.
Third Day
O Mary, ever since the wedding feast of Cana you have
always been the powerful help of all those who have asked
your aid and protection. By your prayers, keep me free from
all dangers and help me always to rise above my faults and
failings.
Fourth Day
O Mary, by your presence at the foot of the cross, you
comforted and strengthened your son as he offered his life to
the Father. Be with me at the hour of my death, and lead me
quickly to the joys of your Son’s kingdom in heaven.
Fifth Day
O Mary, by your presence in the upper room you
strengthened and encouraged the apostles and disciples as
they waited for the coming of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost.
May I always be open to the gifts of the Spirit, and may my
faith always be deep and living.
Sixth Day
O Mary, throughout her long history you have always
defended your Son’s Church from the attacks of her enemies.
Be with her again in our days. Help each one of us to be her
loyal subjects and to work without ceasing for that unity of
peace and love for which your Son so fervently prayed.
Novena
in honour of Mary Help of Christians
First Day
O Mary, you readily agreed to the Angel’s request when you
were asked to be the mother of God’s Son, and throughout
your life your one desire was to do the will of your Father in
heaven. Help me always to be obedient and humble. May I,
like you, always have the generosity to follow Jesus,
wherever he calls.
Hail Mary, full of grace...
V. Pray for us, O Immaculate, Help of Christians
R. That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.
Let us pray
Heavenly Father, place deep in our hearts the love of
Mary, our help and the help of all Christians. May we
fight vigorously for the faith here on earth, and may
we one day praise your victories in heaven. Grant this
in the name of Jesus Christ, your Son, our Lord.
Amen.
Second Day
O Mary, by your visit to your cousin, Saint Elizabeth, you
joyfully spread the good news of the coming of Jesus into the
world. May many young people generously follow your
example, and give their lives totally to the service of your
Son as priests, brothers and sisters.
Third Day
O Mary, ever since the wedding feast of Cana you have
always been the powerful help of all those who have asked
your aid and protection. By your prayers, keep me free from
all dangers and help me always to rise above my faults and
failings.
Fourth Day
O Mary, by your presence at the foot of the cross, you
comforted and strengthened your son as he offered his life to
the Father. Be with me at the hour of my death, and lead me
quickly to the joys of your Son’s kingdom in heaven.
Fifth Day
O Mary, by your presence in the upper room you
strengthened and encouraged the apostles and disciples as
they waited for the coming of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost.
May I always be open to the gifts of the Spirit, and may my
faith always be deep and living.
Sixth Day
O Mary, throughout her long history you have always
defended your Son’s Church from the attacks of her enemies.
Be with her again in our days. Help each one of us to be her
loyal subjects and to work without ceasing for that unity of
peace and love for which your Son so fervently prayed.
