Our Lady of Good Counsel Novena – Day 7: 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 seventh day of the Our Lady of Good Counsel Novena, we pray for guidance for our families and counsel for divided households. We ask Mary to inspire us to obey God promptly and generously.
Prayer for Day 7
Mary, in Lourdes, you counseled Bernadette to dig for a spring that became a source of healing for countless souls. Through your obedience to God, miracles flowed to the suffering.
Our Lady of Good Counsel, inspire us to obey God promptly and generously, even in what seems small or hidden.
(State your intentions here)
For guidance for our families, pray for us.
For counsel for divided households, pray for us.
For an increase in love, trust, and devotion to your Immaculate Heart, pray for us.
Blessed Mary, open the springs of grace in our hearts so that healing and peace may abound.
Amen.
Reflection for Today
Today we pray for guidance for our families and counsel for divided households. We ask Mary to inspire us to obey God promptly and generously.
In Lourdes, Mary counseled Bernadette to dig for a spring that became a source of healing for countless souls. Through her obedience to God, miracles flowed to the suffering. This shows us that even small acts of obedience can lead to great blessings.
Our Lady of Good Counsel inspires us to obey God promptly and generously, even in what seems small or hidden. She shows us that family unity comes through obedience to God's will.
As we pray today, let us ask Mary to guide our families with wisdom and to provide counsel for divided households. Let us also ask for an increase in love, trust, and devotion to her Immaculate Heart.
Blessed Mary opens the springs of grace in our hearts so that healing and peace may abound. Through her guidance, may all families find unity and harmony through obedience to 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 families with wisdom and provide counsel for divided households. Inspire us to obey God promptly and generously, even in what seems small or hidden. Open the springs of grace in our hearts so that healing and peace may abound. Amen.