Dedication of St. Mary Major Basilica Novena – Day 7: Faith and Generosity
Join in praying the Dedication of St. Mary Major Basilica Novena to honor Mary and seek her intercession.
Today's Focus: Faith and Generosity
On this seventh day of the Dedication of St. Mary Major Basilica Novena, we pray that all people may grow in faith and generosity. We ask Mary to help us make growth in virtue and holiness our top priority in life.
Prayer for Day 7
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, legend tells us that the wealthy couple who wished to give their wealth to you did not know how they should put their money to use.Though they did not know what to do, they prayed in faith to be shown how to use their money for your honor.
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 faith and generosity!
Pray for us, that we may make growth in virtue and holiness our top priority in life.Pray that we may grow in love for your Son 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 faith and generosity. Legend tells us that the wealthy couple who wished to give their wealth to Mary did not know how they should put their money to use, but they prayed in faith to be shown how to use their money for her honor.
This shows us the beautiful relationship between faith and generosity, and how we should make growth in virtue and holiness our top priority in life.
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 make growth in virtue and holiness our top priority in life. Let us ask her to pray that all people may grow in faith and generosity and grow in love for Jesus each day.
Remember that faith and generosity are not just about external acts, but about growing in love for God and through growth in virtue and holiness, 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 make growth in virtue and holiness our top priority in life. Pray that all people may grow in faith and generosity and grow in love for your Son each day. Help us to grow in love for Jesus. Amen.