Our Lady of Good Counsel Novena – Day 4: Parish
Join in praying the Our Lady of Good Counsel Novena to seek Mary's intercession and experience her wise counsel.
Today's Focus: Parish
On this fourth day of the Our Lady of Good Counsel Novena, we pray for guidance for our home parish and counsel for those who have abandoned prayer. We ask Mary to teach us to trust in God's plan.
Prayer for Day 4
Mary, at the Cross, your Son gave you to St. John and to all of us, saying: "Behold your mother." From that moment, you became the Mother of the Church, always ready to guide us to Jesus.
Our Lady of Good Counsel, teach us to trust in God's plan and to seek your intercession in every need.
(State your intentions here)
For guidance for our home parish, pray for us.
For counsel for those who have abandoned prayer, pray for us.
For an increase in love, trust, and devotion to your Immaculate Heart, pray for us.
Blessed Mary, Star of the Sea, steer our souls through the challenges of life until we behold the eternal light of Christ.
Amen.
Reflection for Today
Today we pray for guidance for our home parish and counsel for those who have abandoned prayer. We ask Mary to teach us to trust in God's plan.
At the Cross, Jesus gave Mary to St. John and to all of us, saying: "Behold your mother." From that moment, she became the Mother of the Church, always ready to guide us to Jesus. She is our constant companion and guide.
Our Lady of Good Counsel teaches us to trust in God's plan and to seek her intercession in every need. She shows us that prayer is essential for our spiritual growth and that we should never abandon it.
As we pray today, let us ask Mary to guide our home parish with wisdom and to provide counsel for those who have abandoned prayer. Let us also ask for an increase in love, trust, and devotion to her Immaculate Heart.
Blessed Mary, Star of the Sea, steers our souls through the challenges of life until we behold the eternal light of Christ. Through her guidance, may our parishes be places of prayer and holiness.
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 home parish with wisdom and provide counsel for those who have abandoned prayer. Teach us to trust in God's plan and to seek your intercession in every need. Steer our souls through the challenges of life until we behold the eternal light of Christ. Amen.