Novena to Our Lady of Lourdes – Day 8: Intercession
Join in praying the Novena to Our Lady of Lourdes to seek Mary's miraculous intercession and healing grace.
Today's Focus: Intercession
On this eighth day of the Novena to Our Lady of Lourdes, we pray for Mary's powerful intercession - her ability to bring our prayers to Jesus and to work miracles on our behalf. We ask Mary to intercede for us and to bring our needs and intentions to her Son.
Prayer for Day 8
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
O Most Powerful Intercessor, Virgin Mary, Mother of God and our Mother,you appeared at Lourdes and have worked countless miracles for those who turn to you. You are the most powerful intercessor before God, and your prayers are always heard.
On this eighth day of our novena, we pray for your powerful intercession.Please bring our prayers and intentions to your Son, Jesus Christ. Intercede for us and ask Him to grant us the graces we need for our spiritual and temporal well-being.
O Mary, you are the Mediatrix of all graces, for God has given you the power to intercede for us and to bring our prayers to Him. You are the most powerful advocate we have in heaven, and your intercession can work miracles in our lives.
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 Mary's powerful intercession, one of the most beautiful aspects of our relationship with her. Mary is not only our Mother, but she is also our most powerful advocate and intercessor before God.
At Lourdes, Mary has worked countless miracles through her intercession. Countless people have been healed physically and spiritually, and many have experienced profound conversions through her powerful prayers. This shows us the great power of Mary's intercession.
Mary's intercession is powerful because she is the Mother of God and because she is sinless. Her prayers are pure and perfect, and God listens to them with special favor. She is the Mediatrix of all graces, meaning that God has given her a special role in distributing His graces to us.
The miraculous spring at Lourdes is a symbol of the graces that flow through Mary's intercession. Just as the spring brings physical healing to many, Mary's intercession brings spiritual healing and grace to all who turn to her with trust and confidence.
As we pray today, let us ask Mary to intercede for us and to bring our prayers to Jesus. Let us trust in her powerful intercession and believe that she will help us in all our needs. Let us thank her for being our most powerful advocate and for always being ready to help us.
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 Most Powerful Intercessor, Virgin Mary, Mother of God and our Mother, thank you for your powerful intercession and for always being ready to help us. Please continue to intercede for us and to bring our prayers to your Son, Jesus Christ. May your intercession bring us the graces we need for our spiritual and temporal well-being. Amen.