Novena to Our Lady of Lourdes – Day 5: Purity
Join in praying the Novena to Our Lady of Lourdes to seek Mary's miraculous intercession and healing grace.
Today's Focus: Purity
On this fifth day of the Novena to Our Lady of Lourdes, we pray for purity - purity of heart, mind, and soul. We ask Mary, the Immaculate Conception, to help us grow in purity and to imitate her perfect example of holiness.
Prayer for Day 5
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
O Immaculate Virgin Mary, Mother of God and our Mother,you revealed yourself at Lourdes as the Immaculate Conception, the one preserved from all sin from the moment of your conception. You are the most pure and beautiful of all God's creatures.
On this fifth day of our novena, we pray for the gift of purity.Help us to grow in purity of heart, mind, and soul. Teach us to avoid sin and to strive for holiness in all our thoughts, words, and actions.
O Mary, you are the perfect example of purity, for you were conceived without sin and remained sinless throughout your life. Help us to imitate your purity and to keep our hearts and minds focused on God and His holy will.
We also pray for these intentions… (State your intentions here)
Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be
O Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee!
Reflection for Today
Today we focus on purity, a virtue that is essential for spiritual growth and for drawing closer to God. Purity of heart, mind, and soul allows us to see God more clearly and to receive His graces more abundantly.
When Mary appeared at Lourdes, she revealed herself as the Immaculate Conception, emphasizing her perfect purity. This title refers to the Catholic dogma that Mary was preserved from all sin, including original sin, from the moment of her conception.
Mary's purity is not just physical, but spiritual as well. She was pure in her thoughts, words, and actions. She always kept her mind and heart focused on God and His will. This purity made her the perfect vessel to bear the Son of God.
The miraculous spring at Lourdes is a symbol of the purifying grace that flows from Mary. Just as water cleanses the body, Mary's intercession cleanses our souls and helps us to grow in purity and holiness.
As we pray today, let us ask Mary to help us grow in purity. Let us ask her to help us avoid sin and to keep our hearts and minds focused on God. Let us strive to imitate her purity and to become more like her in our thoughts, words, and actions.
How to Make an Excellent Novena
Begin with Faith
Start each day with complete trust in Mary's intercession. Believe that she will help you and bring your prayers to her Son, Jesus Christ.
Be Consistent
Pray the novena for nine consecutive days without interruption. Consistency shows your commitment and trust in Mary's help.
Offer Your Intentions
Present your specific needs and intentions to Mary. Be honest about your struggles and trust that she understands your situation.
Practice Penance
As Mary requested at Lourdes, offer small sacrifices and penances during the novena. This can include fasting, acts of charity, or giving up something you enjoy.
Closing Prayer
O Immaculate Virgin Mary, Mother of God and our Mother, increase our purity of heart, mind, and soul. Help us to avoid sin and to strive for holiness in all our thoughts, words, and actions. May our purity make us more pleasing to God and help us to grow closer to you and to your Son, Jesus Christ. Amen.