Dedication of St. Mary Major Basilica Novena – Day 4: Piety and Holiness
Join in praying the Dedication of St. Mary Major Basilica Novena to honor Mary and seek her intercession.
Today's Focus: Piety and Holiness
On this fourth day of the Dedication of St. Mary Major Basilica Novena, we pray that all people may grow in piety and holiness through devotion. We ask Mary to help us make use of every help for salvation that the Church gives us.
Prayer for Day 4
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's Church gives us many pious practices and devotions to help us grow in holiness.We can participate in many acts of piety to strengthen our faith and give honor to your Son.
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 piety!
Pray for us, that we may devotedly make use of every help for salvation that your Son's Church gives us.Pray that we may always do all we can to advance in holiness and virtue each day of our lives.
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 piety and holiness through devotion. The Church gives us many pious practices and devotions to help us grow in holiness, and we can participate in many acts of piety to strengthen our faith.
These pious practices and devotions help us give honor to Jesus and grow closer to Him. This shows us the beautiful relationship between piety and holiness, and how the Church's practices help us advance in virtue.
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 devotedly make use of every help for salvation that the Church gives us. Let us ask her to pray that all people may grow in piety and always do all they can to advance in holiness and virtue.
Remember that piety and holiness are not just about external acts, but about growing in love for God and through the Church's practices, growing closer to Jesus. The Church wants to help us on our journey to heaven.
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 devotedly make use of every help for salvation that the Church gives us. Pray that all people may grow in piety and always do all they can to advance in holiness and virtue. Help us to strengthen our faith and give honor to your Son. Amen.