Our Lady of Guadalupe Novena – Day 1: Faith
Join in praying the Our Lady of Guadalupe Novena to seek Mary's miraculous intercession and protection.
Today's Focus: Faith
On this first day of the Our Lady of Guadalupe Novena, we pray for faith in Mary's apparition at Guadalupe and her miraculous intercession. We ask Mary to help us believe in her miraculous power and her ability to work wonders in our lives.
Prayer for Day 1
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
O Mother of Guadalupe, you appeared miraculously to St. Juan Diego at Tepeyac Hill and left your sacred image imprinted on his tilma. You are the Patroness of the Americas and a powerful intercessor for all who turn to you with faith.
Your apparition brought about the conversion of millions and continues to inspire faith today.
Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit, as it was in the beginning is now and ever shall be, world without end.
Amen.
O Mother of Guadalupe, increase our faith in you! Help us to believe completely in your miraculous power and your ability to work wonders in our lives. Teach us to trust in your intercession with unwavering faith.
We also pray for these intentions… (State your intentions here)
Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be
O Mother of Guadalupe, pray for us!
Reflection for Today
Today we pray for faith in Mary's apparition at Guadalupe and her miraculous intercession. Faith is the foundation of our relationship with Mary and with God.
Mary appeared to St. Juan Diego in 1531 at Tepeyac Hill in Mexico, leaving her image miraculously imprinted on his tilma. This miraculous event brought about the conversion of millions of indigenous people and continues to inspire faith and devotion today.
The title "Our Lady of Guadalupe" represents Mary's special love for the Americas and her role as the Patroness of the Americas. Her apparition shows us that Mary is always ready to help us and to work miracles in our lives.
As we begin this novena, let us ask Mary to increase our faith in her. Let us ask her to help us believe in her miraculous power and to trust in her intercession with unwavering faith.
Remember that Mary's miraculous help is available to all who turn to her with faith. She is the Patroness of the Americas and a powerful intercessor for all our needs.
How to Make an Excellent Novena
Trust in Mary
Trust completely in Mary's maternal care and her ability to work miracles for you. Turn to her with confidence in every need.
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
O Mother of Guadalupe, increase our faith in you. Help us to believe in your miraculous power and to trust in your intercession with unwavering faith. May we always turn to you with confidence, knowing that you will work miracles in our lives. Amen.