Our Lady of the Rosary Novena – Day 3: Perseverance
Join in praying the Our Lady of the Rosary Novena to seek Mary's intercession and experience her maternal care.
Today's Focus: Perseverance
On this third day of the Our Lady of the Rosary Novena, we pray for the virtue of faith and to hold fast to it even in great difficulties. We remember how Christians were at a great material disadvantage but placed their faith in God.
Prayer for Day 3
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Dear Lord, we thank You for giving us Your Mother as Our Lady of the Rosary.Help us to turn to her as our mother in all our needs!
Our Lady of the Rosary, the Christian forces were at a great material disadvantage when they fought against the Ottoman Empire. Despite these discouraging circumstances, Christians placed their faith in God and turned to your intercession with confidence.
Please bring all our needs before your Divine Son's throne. Today, we especially ask you to pray that we and all people may grow in the virtue of faith.
Pray for us, that we may grow in all virtues necessary for holiness. Pray that we may always hold fast to our faith, even in times of great difficulty.
We also ask in this novena for: (Mention your intentions here)
Our Lady of the Rosary, pray for us!
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Reflection for Today
Today we pray for the virtue of faith and to hold fast to it even in great difficulties. We remember how the Christian forces were at a great material disadvantage during the Battle of Lepanto.
The Ottoman Empire had a much larger and more powerful navy than the Christian forces. From a human perspective, the Christians had little chance of victory. However, they did not rely on human strength alone. They placed their faith in God and turned to Mary's intercession with confidence.
This teaches us an important lesson about perseverance in faith. Even when circumstances seem hopeless, we must hold fast to our faith in God. We must trust that God can work miracles and that Mary's intercession is powerful.
As we pray today, let us ask Mary to help us grow in all virtues necessary for holiness, especially the virtue of faith. Let us ask her to pray that we may always hold fast to our faith, even in times of great difficulty.
Remember that God often works through our weaknesses and difficulties. When we persevere in faith despite discouraging circumstances, we give God the opportunity to show His power and love. Let us always hold fast to our faith, trusting in God's providence and Mary's intercession.
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.
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 the Rosary, help us to grow in all virtues necessary for holiness, especially the virtue of faith. Pray for us that we may always hold fast to our faith, even in times of great difficulty. Help us to persevere in faith like the Christians at the Battle of Lepanto, trusting in God's power and your intercession. May we never be discouraged by difficult circumstances, but always place our trust in God. Amen.