Our Lady of Good Counsel Novena – Day 8: Ourselves
Join in praying the Our Lady of Good Counsel Novena to seek Mary's intercession and experience her wise counsel.
Today's Focus: Ourselves
On this eighth day of the Our Lady of Good Counsel Novena, we pray for guidance for ourselves and counsel to love those who are difficult to love. We ask Mary to guard us against despair and teach us to seek God's will.
Prayer for Day 8
Mary, at Fatima, you promised that your Immaculate Heart would be our refuge and the way that leads us to God. We cling to that promise with hope.
Our Lady of Good Counsel, guard us against despair and teach us to seek God's will in all things.
(State your intentions here)
For guidance for ourselves, pray for us.
For counsel to love those who are difficult to love, pray for us.
For an increase in love, trust, and devotion to your Immaculate Heart, pray for us.
Blessed Mary, never let us stray from the path that leads to your Son. Hold us close to your Heart, our refuge and strength.
Amen.
Reflection for Today
Today we pray for guidance for ourselves and counsel to love those who are difficult to love. We ask Mary to guard us against despair and teach us to seek God's will.
At Fatima, Mary promised that her Immaculate Heart would be our refuge and the way that leads us to God. We cling to that promise with hope, knowing that she will never abandon us in our difficulties.
Our Lady of Good Counsel guards us against despair and teaches us to seek God's will in all things. She shows us that loving those who are difficult to love is possible through God's grace.
As we pray today, let us ask Mary to guide us with wisdom and to provide counsel to love those who are difficult to love. Let us also ask for an increase in love, trust, and devotion to her Immaculate Heart.
Blessed Mary never lets us stray from the path that leads to her Son. She holds us close to her Heart, our refuge and strength. Through her guidance, may we grow in love for all people.
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 us with wisdom and provide counsel to love those who are difficult to love. Guard us against despair and teach us to seek God's will in all things. Never let us stray from the path that leads to your Son. Hold us close to your Heart, our refuge and strength. Amen.