Our Lady of Good Counsel Novena – Day 5: Friends
Join in praying the Our Lady of Good Counsel Novena to seek Mary's intercession and experience her wise counsel.
Today's Focus: Friends
On this fifth day of the Our Lady of Good Counsel Novena, we pray for guidance for our friends and counsel for those who are lonely and forgotten. We ask Mary to calm our fears and remind us of her constant presence.
Prayer for Day 5
Mary, Mother of Consolation, you spoke tender words to Juan Diego: "Am I not here, I who am your Mother? Are you not under my protection? Is there anything else you need?" These words still echo today, bringing hope to all who are anxious and afraid.
Our Lady of Good Counsel, calm our fears and remind us of your constant presence.
(State your intentions here)
For guidance for our friends, pray for us.
For counsel for those who are lonely and forgotten, pray for us.
For an increase in love, trust, and devotion to your Immaculate Heart, pray for us.
Blessed Mary, shine upon our path with the brilliance of your maternal care, and lead us closer to Jesus each day.
Amen.
Reflection for Today
Today we pray for guidance for our friends and counsel for those who are lonely and forgotten. We ask Mary to calm our fears and remind us of her constant presence.
Mary, Mother of Consolation, spoke tender words to Juan Diego: "Am I not here, I who am your Mother? Are you not under my protection? Is there anything else you need?" These words still echo today, bringing hope to all who are anxious and afraid.
Our Lady of Good Counsel calms our fears and reminds us of her constant presence. She shows us that we are never alone and that she is always ready to help us with her maternal care.
As we pray today, let us ask Mary to guide our friends with wisdom and to provide counsel for those who are lonely and forgotten. Let us also ask for an increase in love, trust, and devotion to her Immaculate Heart.
Blessed Mary shines upon our path with the brilliance of her maternal care, and leads us closer to Jesus each day. Through her guidance, may we be better friends to others and never forget those who are lonely.
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 friends with wisdom and provide counsel for those who are lonely and forgotten. Calm our fears and remind us of your constant presence. Shine upon our path with the brilliance of your maternal care, and lead us closer to Jesus each day. Amen.