Our Lady of Sorrows Novena – Day 8: Courage
Join in praying the Our Lady of Sorrows Novena to seek Mary's intercession and experience her maternal care.
Today's Focus: Courage
On this eighth day of the Our Lady of Sorrows Novena, we pray to unite our sufferings with those of Christ and to see trials as opportunities to grow in holiness and share in the redemptive work of Jesus.
Prayer for Day 8
Dear Lord, thank You for the courage and fidelity of Our Lady of Sorrows.
Our Lady, you endured unimaginable pain as you watched your Son suffer and die, yet you bore it with heroic love and perfect union with God's will.
Today, we ask you to teach us to unite our sufferings with those of Christ. Help us to see trials as opportunities to grow in holiness and share in the redemptive work of Jesus.
Pray for us, that we may never waste a moment of suffering but offer it all for the glory of God.
Special Intentions: (Mention your intentions here)
Our Lady of Sorrows, pray for us!
Reflection for Today
Today we pray to unite our sufferings with those of Christ and to see trials as opportunities to grow in holiness and share in the redemptive work of Jesus.
Our Lady of Sorrows endured unimaginable pain as she watched her Son suffer and die, yet she bore it with heroic love and perfect union with God's will. She shows us what it means to have courage in the face of suffering.
Mary's example teaches us that suffering can be redemptive when we unite it with the sufferings of Christ. She shows us that trials are not punishments but opportunities to grow in holiness and share in the work of salvation. Every moment of suffering offered to God has value.
As we pray today, let us ask Mary to teach us to unite our sufferings with those of Christ. Let us ask her to help us see trials as opportunities to grow in holiness and share in the redemptive work of Jesus.
Let us also ask Mary to pray for us, that we may never waste a moment of suffering but offer it all for the glory of God. Mary's example shows us that courage in suffering leads to holiness and helps in the salvation of souls.
How to Make an Excellent Novena
Trust in Mary
Trust completely in Mary's maternal care and her ability to help you. Turn to her with confidence in every need, especially in times of suffering.
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
Our Lady of Sorrows, teach us to unite our sufferings with those of Christ. Help us to see trials as opportunities to grow in holiness and share in the redemptive work of Jesus. Pray for us, that we may never waste a moment of suffering but offer it all for the glory of God. May we have the courage to follow your example of heroic love and perfect union with God's will. Amen.