Dedication of St. Mary Major Basilica Novena – Day 9: The Church
Join in praying the Dedication of St. Mary Major Basilica Novena to honor Mary and seek her intercession.
Today's Focus: The Church
On this final day of the Dedication of St. Mary Major Basilica Novena, we pray for Mary's Son's Church and all its members. We ask Mary to help us serve God and His Church with dedication and love.
Prayer for Day 9
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 in a special way.You watch over your Son's Church with motherly care, and you do all you can to help each member of the Church to grow in holiness.
Please bring all of our petitions before the throne of your Son. And we particularly ask today that you pray for your Son's Church!
Pray for us, that we may do all we can to serve God and His Church.Pray that we may be eager to put ourselves at the service of God, no matter what He might ask of us.
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 for Mary's Son's Church and all its members. Mary has been given to us to be our mother in a special way, and she watches over her Son's Church with motherly care.
This shows us the beautiful relationship between Mary and the Church, and how we should do all we can to serve God and His Church.
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 conclude this novena, let us ask Mary to help us do all we can to serve God and His Church. Let us ask her to pray for her Son's Church and that we may be eager to put ourselves at the service of God.
Remember that serving God and His Church is not just about external acts, but about growing in love for God and through service to Him, 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 do all we can to serve God and His Church. Pray for your Son's Church and all its members. Help us to be eager to put ourselves at the service of God, no matter what He might ask of us. Amen.
🎉 Congratulations!
You have completed the Dedication of St. Mary Major Basilica Novena! Through these nine days of prayer, you have honored Mary and grown closer to her Son.
May the graces received through this novena continue to bless you and help you grow in holiness. Remember that Mary is always ready to intercede for you and bring your prayers to Jesus.
Continue to turn to Mary in your daily life, and may her motherly care guide you always closer to her Son, Jesus Christ.
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