Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Novena
A powerful nine-day prayer to honor the birth of the Blessed Virgin Mary. This traditional novena helps you grow in family holiness and devotion to the Holy Family.
About the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Novena
The Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Novena is a beautiful spiritual practice designed to honor the birth of the Blessed Virgin Mary, who was born to Saints Joachim and Anne. This novena recognizes that Mary\'s birth was a moment of great joy for the angels and the world, as it signaled the coming of Jesus Christ, our Savior.
Through nine days of focused prayer, you will learn to turn to Mary for her powerful intercession in bringing hope, love, and mercy into your family. This novena helps you to understand that Mary, as the most holy daughter of Saints Joachim and Anne, is a model for all Christian families and a source of great joy for the world.
Whether you are seeking to strengthen your family bonds, grow in holiness, or simply want to honor the birth of the Blessed Virgin Mary, this novena will help you to find the grace and guidance you need through Mary\'s loving care and example.
Daily Prayers
Family Holiness
Pray for hope, love, and mercy in your family.
Daughter of Adam
Pray for new life through Mary's Son.
Daughter of Saints
Pray for devotion to the Precious Blood.
Daughter of Israel
Pray for love and devotion to parents.
Preserved by Holy Spirit
Pray for faithfulness to Mary's Son.
Charity to Parents
Pray for greater charity to parents and grandparents.
Joy to Angels
Pray for graces to rain down on married couples.
Joy to the World
Pray for patience with family and loved ones.
Devotion to Holy Family
Pray for increased devotion to the Holy Family.
How to Make an Excellent Novena
Be Trusting
Trust in Jesus and Mary\'s powerful intercession for your family.
Be Devoted
Show devotion to the Holy Family and honor Mary\'s birth.
Be Charitable
Show greater charity to your parents and grandparents.
Be Patient
Be exceedingly patient with your family and loved ones.
The Three Theological Virtues
Faith
Believe in Mary\'s birth and her role in salvation history.
Hope
Hope in Mary\'s intercession for stronger and holier marriages.
Charity
Love your family and show greater charity to parents.
What is the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary?
The Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary celebrates the birth of the Blessed Virgin Mary to Saints Joachim and Anne. This feast, celebrated on September 8th, honors the birth of the woman who would become the Mother of God. Mary\'s birth was a moment of great joy for the angels and the world, as it signaled the coming of Jesus Christ, who would save the whole world by His life, death, and resurrection.
Mary was born into a family of saints - her parents, Joachim and Anne, were holy and devout people who raised their daughter in the ways of the Lord. The Holy Spirit preserved Mary from sin so that our Lord would have a fitting vessel to enter the world. As the most holy daughter of Israel, Mary is a model for all Christian families and a source of great joy for the world.
Through this novena, we honor Mary\'s birth and seek her powerful intercession to help us bring hope, love, and mercy into our families, to strengthen our marriages, and to grow in devotion to the Holy Family.
Begin Your Journey to Family Holiness
If you\'re ready to honor the birth of the Blessed Virgin Mary and grow in family holiness through her intercession, start with Day 1 of this novena. Remember that Mary\'s birth brought great joy to the world and signaled the coming of our Savior, Jesus Christ.