Christmas Novena – Day 7: Mercy
Join in praying the Christmas Novena to prepare for the birth of our Savior.
Today's Focus: Mercy
On this seventh day of the Christmas Novena, we pray for Divine Mercy. Your Divine Mercy is unending! We pray for Your Divine Mercy on us and that we may participate in Your mercy by forgiving others this Christmas.
Prayer for Day 7
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In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
O Lord, Word of God, You, whose glory is complete, came to us in perfect humility as a child in the womb. Your love for us and Your humility are unsurpassed and bring us to our knees in prayer and worship.
Your incarnation forever changed the world.
Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit, as it was in the beginning is now and ever shall be, world without end.
Amen.
O Lord, infant Jesus, move us to forgive others as you forgive us! Your Divine Mercy is unending! We pray for Your Divine Mercy on us and that we may participate in Your mercy by forgiving others this Christmas.
We also pray for these intentions… (State your intentions here)
May Your Holy Will be done in my life and with these intentions.
We pray that the work of salvation that Your first coming began will reach fulfillment in each of us.
Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit, as it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be, world without end.
Amen.
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Reflection for Today
Today we pray for Divine Mercy as we continue our Christmas Novena. The mercy of God is unending and infinite, and through the incarnation of Jesus Christ, we have been given the greatest gift of mercy - the forgiveness of our sins.
Jesus Christ came into the world to show us the mercy of God. He came not to condemn the world, but to save it. Through His life, death, and resurrection, He has made it possible for us to receive God's mercy and forgiveness.
As we pray today, let us ask God to help us participate in His mercy by forgiving others. Just as God has forgiven us through Jesus Christ, we are called to forgive those who have hurt us. This is not always easy, but it is what we are called to do as followers of Christ.
Remember that mercy is at the heart of the Gospel. Jesus taught us to pray, "Forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us." Let us ask God to help us live this prayer in our daily lives.
How to Make an Excellent Novena
Receive God's Mercy
Open your heart to receive God's mercy and forgiveness. Go to Confession regularly and experience the healing power of God's mercy.
Forgive Others
Practice forgiveness in your daily life. Be willing to forgive those who have hurt you, just as God has forgiven you.
Show Mercy
Look for opportunities to show mercy to others. Be kind, compassionate, and understanding toward those in need.
Pray for Mercy
Pray for God's mercy on yourself and on the world. Ask Him to help you be an instrument of His mercy to others.
Closing Blessing
May the Lord move you to forgive others as He forgives you as you continue this Christmas Novena. May you experience His Divine Mercy and participate in His mercy by showing forgiveness and compassion to others. May His mercy flow through you to all those you encounter.