Our Lady of Good Counsel Novena – Day 6: Families
Join in praying the Our Lady of Good Counsel Novena to seek Mary's intercession and experience her wise counsel.
Today's Focus: Families
On this sixth day of the Our Lady of Good Counsel Novena, we pray for guidance for our extended families and counsel for estranged families to be reconciled. We ask Mary to help us treasure the signs of her love.
Prayer for Day 6
Mary, in 1830, you gave counsel to St. Catherine Labouré and instructed her on the Miraculous Medal, promising great graces for those who wear it with faith.
Our Lady of Good Counsel, help us to treasure the signs of your love and respond with renewed devotion.
(State your intentions here)
For guidance for our extended families, pray for us.
For counsel for estranged families to be reconciled, pray for us.
For an increase in love, trust, and devotion to your Immaculate Heart, pray for us.
Blessed Mary, grant us your maternal assistance so that we may wear the armor of faith and walk in grace.
Amen.
Reflection for Today
Today we pray for guidance for our extended families and counsel for estranged families to be reconciled. We ask Mary to help us treasure the signs of her love.
In 1830, Mary gave counsel to St. Catherine Labouré and instructed her on the Miraculous Medal, promising great graces for those who wear it with faith. This shows us that Mary is always ready to guide us and provide us with signs of her love.
Our Lady of Good Counsel helps us to treasure the signs of her love and respond with renewed devotion. She shows us that family reconciliation is possible through prayer and faith.
As we pray today, let us ask Mary to guide our extended families with wisdom and to provide counsel for estranged families to be reconciled. Let us also ask for an increase in love, trust, and devotion to her Immaculate Heart.
Blessed Mary grants us her maternal assistance so that we may wear the armor of faith and walk in grace. Through her guidance, may all families find unity and peace.
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 extended families with wisdom and provide counsel for estranged families to be reconciled. Help us to treasure the signs of your love and respond with renewed devotion. Grant us your maternal assistance so that we may wear the armor of faith and walk in grace. Amen.