Novena to Our Lady of Lourdes – Day 9: Gratitude
Join in praying the Novena to Our Lady of Lourdes to seek Mary's miraculous intercession and healing grace.
Today's Focus: Gratitude
On this final day of the Novena to Our Lady of Lourdes, we pray with gratitude - gratitude for Mary's intercession, gratitude for the graces we have received, and gratitude for God's love and mercy. We thank Mary for her maternal care and for always being ready to help us.
Prayer for Day 9
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
O Most Gracious Virgin Mary, Mother of God and our Mother,we thank you with all our hearts for your love and intercession during this novena. You have been our guide and our comfort, and we are grateful for your maternal care.
On this final day of our novena, we pray with gratitude.Thank you for listening to our prayers and for bringing them to your Son, Jesus Christ. Thank you for the graces we have received and for the miracles you have worked in our lives.
O Mary, we are grateful for your apparitions at Lourdes, for the miraculous spring that continues to flow, and for the countless miracles you have worked for those who turn to you with trust and confidence. Thank you for being our Mother and our advocate.
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 conclude our novena to Our Lady of Lourdes with gratitude. Gratitude is a virtue that opens our hearts to receive more graces and helps us to recognize the many blessings we have received from God and from Mary.
Throughout this novena, we have focused on different aspects of our relationship with Mary: faith, hope, love, humility, purity, obedience, perseverance, and intercession. Now we thank her for all the graces we have received and for her constant maternal care.
Mary's apparitions at Lourdes are a great gift to the Church and to all humanity. Through these apparitions, she has shown us her love and concern for us, and she has given us a powerful means of seeking her intercession and receiving God's graces.
The miraculous spring at Lourdes continues to flow and to bring healing to millions of people. This is a constant reminder of Mary's love and of God's mercy. We should be grateful for this great gift and for all the miracles that have been worked through Mary's intercession.
As we conclude this novena, let us thank Mary for her love and intercession. Let us promise to continue to turn to her in our needs and to trust in her maternal care. Let us also thank God for giving us such a wonderful Mother and for all the graces He has given us through her intercession.
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 Gracious Virgin Mary, Mother of God and our Mother, we thank you with all our hearts for your love and intercession during this novena. Thank you for listening to our prayers and for bringing them to your Son, Jesus Christ. May we always be grateful for your maternal care and continue to turn to you in all our needs. Amen.
🎉 Congratulations!
You have completed the Novena to Our Lady of Lourdes! As you continue your spiritual journey, may your heart be filled with faith, hope, love, humility, purity, obedience, perseverance, intercession, and gratitude. May Our Lady of Lourdes continue to watch over you and help you in all your needs.
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