Our Lady of Good Counsel Novena – Day 3: City Leaders
Join in praying the Our Lady of Good Counsel Novena to seek Mary's intercession and experience her wise counsel.
Today's Focus: City Leaders
On this third day of the Our Lady of Good Counsel Novena, we pray for guidance for our city's leaders and counsel for those who are homeless and abandoned. We ask Mary to help us find clarity in decisions.
Prayer for Day 3
Mary, most loving Mother, your words at Cana echo through the ages: "Do whatever He tells you." In that counsel, you taught us the path to joy and holiness—complete obedience to Christ.
Our Lady of Good Counsel, I implore your intercession today for clarity in decisions, for strength in trials, and for faith when darkness surrounds me.
(State your intentions here)
For guidance for our city's leaders, pray for us.
For counsel for those who are homeless and abandoned, pray for us.
For an increase in love, trust, and devotion to your Immaculate Heart, pray for us.
Blessed Mary, Star of the Sea, continue to guide our souls through life's storms until we reach the eternal harbor of peace in God's presence.
Amen.
Reflection for Today
Today we pray for guidance for our city's leaders and counsel for those who are homeless and abandoned. We ask Mary to help us find clarity in decisions.
Mary's words at Cana echo through the ages: "Do whatever He tells you." In that counsel, she taught us the path to joy and holiness—complete obedience to Christ. This simple yet profound advice guides us in all our decisions.
Our Lady of Good Counsel implores her intercession for clarity in decisions, for strength in trials, and for faith when darkness surrounds us. She shows us that true wisdom comes from following God's will.
As we pray today, let us ask Mary to guide our city's leaders with wisdom and to provide counsel for those who are homeless and abandoned. Let us also ask for an increase in love, trust, and devotion to her Immaculate Heart.
Blessed Mary, Star of the Sea, continues to guide our souls through life's storms until we reach the eternal harbor of peace in God's presence. Through her counsel, may we always choose what pleases God.
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 city's leaders with wisdom and provide counsel for those who are homeless and abandoned. Help us to find clarity in decisions, strength in trials, and faith when darkness surrounds us. Continue to guide our souls through life's storms until we reach the eternal harbor of peace in God's presence. Amen.