Novena to Our Lady of Hope – Day 3: Mother of Knowledge
Join in praying the Novena to Our Lady of Hope with devotion and trust.
Today's Focus: Mother of Knowledge
On this third day, we focus on praying to Our Lady as Mother of divine knowledge. We ask her to help us grow in wisdom and understanding of God's ways.
Prayer for Day 3
Scripture Reading
I am the mother of fair love, and of fear, and of knowledge, and of holy hope. In me is all grace of the way and of the truth; in me is all hope of life and of virtue. Come to me all that desire me and be filled with my fruits (Sirach 24: 24-26).
Invocation
O Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of Grace, Hope of the world.
Hear us, your children, who cry to you
Let Us Pray
O God, who by the marvelous protection of the Blessed Virgin Mary has strengthened us firmly in hope, grant we beseech You, that by persevering in prayer at her admonition, we may obtain the favors we devoutly implore. Through Christ Our Lord. Amen.
Prayer to Our Lady of Hope
O Mary, my Mother, I kneel before you with heavy heart. The burden of my sins oppresses me. The knowledge of my weakness discourages me. I am beset by fears and temptations of every sort. Yet I am so attached to the things of this world that instead of longing for Heaven I am filled with dread at the thought of death.
O Mother of Mercy, have pity on me in my distress. You are all-powerful with your Divine Son. He can refuse no request of your Immaculate Heart. Show yourself a true Mother to me by being my advocate before His throne. O Refuge of Sinners and Hope of the Hopeless, to whom shall I turn if not you?
Obtain for me, then, O Mother of Hope, the grace of true sorrow for my sins, the gift of perfect resignation to God's Holy Will, and the courage to take up my cross and follow Jesus. Beg of His Sacred Heart the special favor that I ask in this novena.
(Make your request.)
But above all I pray, O dearest Mother, that through your most powerful intercession my heart may be filled with Holy Hope, so that in life's darkest hour I may never fail to trust in God my Savior, but by walking in the way of His commandments I may merit to be united with Him, and with you in the eternal joys of Heaven. Amen.
Mary, our Hope, have pity on us.
Hope of the Hopeless, pray for us.
3 Hail Marys
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou amongst women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou amongst women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou amongst women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
Reflection
Divine knowledge comes from God and helps us understand His will and His ways. Our Lady of Hope can help us receive this precious gift.
As we reflect on this aspect of our devotion to Our Lady of Hope, let us ask ourselves how we can better honor her as Mother of Grace and Hope of the world and seek her powerful intercession.
May Our Lady of Hope continue to bless us with her maternal care and lead us closer to her Son, Jesus Christ, through the gift of hope.
How to Make an Excellent Novena
Pray with Hope
Approach Our Lady of Hope with confidence and trust. Believe that she will intercede for you and bring you hope in times of darkness.
Be Persistent
Pray this novena with persistence and faith. Our Lady of Hope will not fail to help those who turn to her with trust and devotion.
Focus on Intentions
Keep in mind your specific intentions and needs. Trust that Our Lady will present them to her Son and obtain the graces you need.
Be Grateful
Thank Our Lady of Hope for her love and for the graces you receive. Gratitude opens our hearts to receive more spiritual blessings.
Closing Prayer
O Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of Hope, grant us divine knowledge. Help us to understand God's ways and grow in wisdom. Amen.