Dedication of St. Mary Major Basilica Novena – Day 2: Devotion to Mary
Join in praying the Dedication of St. Mary Major Basilica Novena to honor Mary and seek her intercession.
Today's Focus: Devotion to Mary
On this second day of the Dedication of St. Mary Major Basilica Novena, we pray that all people may grow in devotion to Mary as our mother. We ask Mary to help us honor her and love her as a means of advancing in holiness and love for Jesus.
Prayer for Day 2
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Lord God, we thank You for the many devotional practices You give us as we journey toward heaven with You.Guide us in making use of all the help You give us!
Dearest Mother, your Son has given you to us to be our mother also. He wishes us to honor you and love you as a means of advancing in holiness and love for Him. As our mother, you can bring all of our needs to your Son in a special way.
Please bring all of our petitions before the throne of your Son. And we particularly ask today that you pray that all people may grow in devotion to you!
Pray for us, that we may do all we can to grow in holiness and virtue each day.Pray that we may serve God worthily in every circumstance.
And we especially ask in this novena for… (State your intentions here)
Blessed Mother Mary, pray for us!
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Reflection for Today
Today we pray that all people may grow in devotion to Mary as our mother. Jesus has given Mary to us to be our mother also, and He wishes us to honor her and love her as a means of advancing in holiness and love for Him.
As our mother, Mary can bring all of our needs to Jesus in a special way. This shows us the beautiful relationship between devotion to Mary and growing closer to Jesus. When we honor Mary, we are actually honoring Jesus more perfectly.
The title "Dedication of St. Mary Major Basilica Novena" reminds us that Mary is our mother and intercessor. She is always ready to help us grow in holiness and bring our prayers to Jesus, just as the basilica was dedicated to her honor.
As we continue this novena, let us ask Mary to help us grow in devotion to her and to serve God worthily in every circumstance. Let us ask her to pray that all people may grow in devotion to her and through her, grow closer to Jesus.
Remember that devotion to Mary is not just about external acts, but about growing in love for her and through her, growing closer to Jesus. She is our mother and wants to help us serve God worthily in every circumstance.
How to Make an Excellent Novena
Trust in Mary
Trust completely in Mary's ability to help you grow closer to Jesus. Turn to her with confidence in every situation that requires her intercession.
Be Persistent
Pray this novena with persistence and faith. Mary will not fail to help those who turn to her with trust.
Be Specific
Present your specific needs and intentions to Mary. She wants to help you with the particular difficulties you face.
Be Patient
Spiritual growth is a process that takes time. Be patient with yourself and trust in Mary's timing.
Closing Prayer
Blessed Mother Mary, help us to grow in devotion to you and to serve God worthily in every circumstance. Pray that all people may grow in devotion to you and through you, grow closer to Jesus. Help us to do all we can to grow in holiness and virtue each day. Amen.