Dedication of St. Mary Major Basilica Novena – Day 5: Charity and Service
Join in praying the Dedication of St. Mary Major Basilica Novena to honor Mary and seek her intercession.
Today's Focus: Charity and Service
On this fifth day of the Dedication of St. Mary Major Basilica Novena, we pray that all people may grow in charity and service to others. We ask Mary to help us advance in holiness through charitable works.
Prayer for Day 5
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, the legend about the origins of your basilica tells us that a wealthy couple decided to put all their money into your service.Charitable works are an important part of holy living, and your motherly intercession can help us to advance in holiness through this practice.
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 charity!
Pray for us, that we always serve God as He calls us to.Pray that we may truly strive to grow in the virtues that are necessary for holiness.
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 charity and service to others. The legend about the origins of the basilica tells us that a wealthy couple decided to put all their money into Mary's service, showing us the importance of charitable works.
Charitable works are an important part of holy living, and Mary's motherly intercession can help us to advance in holiness through this practice. This shows us the beautiful relationship between charity and holiness.
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 always serve God as He calls us to. Let us ask her to pray that all people may grow in charity and truly strive to grow in the virtues that are necessary for holiness.
Remember that charity and service are not just about external acts, but about growing in love for God and through charitable works, growing closer to Jesus. Mary 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 always serve God as He calls us to. Pray that all people may grow in charity and truly strive to grow in the virtues that are necessary for holiness. Help us to advance in holiness through charitable works. Amen.