Immaculate Conception Novena – Day 1: Immaculate Conception
Join in praying the Immaculate Conception Novena to honor Mary and grow in holiness.
Today's Focus: Immaculate Conception
On this first day of the Immaculate Conception Novena, we honor Mary's Immaculate Conception and pray for holiness and submission to Jesus and the Divine Will.
Prayer for Day 1
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
O most pure Virgin Mary conceived without sin, from the very first instant, you were entirely immaculate. O glorious Mary full of grace, you are the mother of my God – the Queen of Angels and of men. I humbly venerate you as the chosen mother of my Savior, Jesus Christ.
The Prince of Peace and the Lord of Lords chose you for the singular grace and honor of being His beloved mother. By the power of His Cross, He preserved you from all sin. Therefore, by His power and love, I have hope and bold confidence in your prayers for my holiness and salvation.
I pray that your prayers will bring me to imitate your holiness and submission to Jesus and the Divine Will.
Queen of Heaven, I beg you to beg my Savior to grant me these requests…
(Mention your intentions)
My holy Mother, I know that you were obedient to the will of God. In making this petition, I know that God\'s will is more perfect than mine. So, grant that I may receive God\'s grace with humility as you did.
As my final request, I ask that you pray for me to increase in faith in our risen Lord; I ask that you pray for me to increase in hope in our risen Lord; I ask that you pray for me to increase in love for the risen Jesus!
Hail Mary, full of Grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou among women and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
Reflection for Today
Today we focus on immaculate conception. This aspect of honoring the Immaculate Conception helps us to grow in faith and to become more like Christ in our daily lives as we seek holiness and submission to God\'s will.
As we continue our Immaculate Conception Novena, let us remember that Mary, the most pure Virgin conceived without sin, was entirely immaculate and full of grace, chosen by God to be the mother of our Savior, Jesus Christ.
Let us ask Mary to help us be instruments of her love and grace in our daily lives, imitating her perfect obedience to the Divine Will.
How to Make an Excellent Novena
Be Humble
Approach Mary with humility, recognizing her as the chosen mother of our Savior.
Be Obedient
Follow Mary's example of obedience to God\'s will in all things.
Be Trusting
Trust in Mary's powerful intercession and her love for all her children.
Be Devoted
Show devotion to Mary and seek to imitate her holiness and submission.
Closing Prayer
Mary, most pure Virgin conceived without sin, we thank You for this day of prayer and reflection. Help us to carry Your grace and love into our daily lives and to trust completely in Your powerful intercession. Amen.