Our Lady of Good Counsel Novena – Day 2: Country Leaders
Join in praying the Our Lady of Good Counsel Novena to seek Mary's intercession and experience her wise counsel.
Today's Focus: Country Leaders
On this second day of the Our Lady of Good Counsel Novena, we pray for guidance for our country's leaders and counsel for those exiled from their homelands. We ask Mary to bring peace and hope to all nations.
Prayer for Day 2
Mary, our Mother, you have always been attentive to the world's needs and to every soul entrusted to you. From your visit to Elizabeth to your apparitions through the centuries, your loving presence brings peace and hope.
Our Lady of Good Counsel, you who comforted and guided those in distress, visit us again with your wisdom. Inspire our hearts to choose what pleases God and strengthens His kingdom on earth.
(State your intentions here)
For guidance for our country's leaders, pray for us.
For counsel for those exiled from their homelands, pray for us.
For an increase in love, trust, and devotion to your Immaculate Heart, pray for us.
Blessed Mary, Star of the Sea, direct our steps in the path of holiness. Be the light that disperses fear, and bring us closer to Christ, our Savior.
Amen.
Reflection for Today
Today we pray for guidance for our country's leaders and counsel for those exiled from their homelands. We ask Mary to bring peace and hope to all nations.
Mary has always been attentive to the world's needs and to every soul entrusted to her. From her visit to Elizabeth to her apparitions through the centuries, her loving presence brings peace and hope to all who turn to her.
Our Lady of Good Counsel, who comforted and guided those in distress, visits us again with her wisdom. She inspires our hearts to choose what pleases God and strengthens His kingdom on earth.
As we pray today, let us ask Mary to guide our country's leaders with wisdom and to provide counsel for those exiled from their homelands. Let us also ask for an increase in love, trust, and devotion to her Immaculate Heart.
Blessed Mary, Star of the Sea, directs our steps in the path of holiness. She is the light that disperses fear, and brings us closer to Christ, our Savior. Through her intercession, may all nations find peace and hope.
How to Make an Excellent Novena
Trust in Mary
Trust completely in Mary's maternal care and her ability to guide you. Turn to her with confidence in every need, especially when seeking counsel.
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 Grateful
Thank Mary for her help and intercession. Gratitude opens our hearts to receive more graces.
Closing Prayer
Our Lady of Good Counsel, guide our country's leaders with wisdom and provide counsel for those exiled from their homelands. Help us to increase our love, trust, and devotion to your Immaculate Heart. Direct our steps in the path of holiness and be the light that disperses fear, bringing us closer to Christ, our Savior. Amen.