Dedication of St. Mary Major Basilica Novena – Day 6: Holy Poverty
Join in praying the Dedication of St. Mary Major Basilica Novena to honor Mary and seek her intercession.
Today's Focus: Holy Poverty
On this sixth day of the Dedication of St. Mary Major Basilica Novena, we pray that all people may grow in holy poverty and detachment. We ask Mary to help us view material possessions with the detachment of holy poverty.
Prayer for Day 6
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 holy couple whose wealth built your basilica shows us an example of true detachment from material possessions.All material goods ultimately come from God, but we should always strive to view them with the detachment of holy poverty.
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 holy poverty!
Pray for us, that we may always view our material possessions as blessings from God.Pray that we may embrace poverty in whatever forms it comes to us in 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 holy poverty and detachment. The legend about the holy couple whose wealth built the basilica shows us an example of true detachment from material possessions.
All material goods ultimately come from God, but we should always strive to view them with the detachment of holy poverty. This shows us the beautiful relationship between poverty 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 view our material possessions as blessings from God. Let us ask her to pray that all people may grow in holy poverty and embrace poverty in whatever forms it comes to us in our lives.
Remember that holy poverty is not just about external acts, but about growing in love for God and through detachment from material possessions, 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 view our material possessions as blessings from God. Pray that all people may grow in holy poverty and embrace poverty in whatever forms it comes to us in our lives. Help us to grow in detachment from material possessions. Amen.