Novena in honor of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary
SIXTH DAY – MARY, OUR REFUGE
Preparatory Prayer
In thy conception, O Virgin Mary, thou wast
immaculate; pray for us to the Father, whose Son Jesus, conceived in thy womb
by the Holy Ghost, thou didst bring forth.
Meditation
We carry the precious treasure of sanctifying grace in a frail vessel.
Our inclination to evil remains with us, and continues to impel us to that
which is forbidden. On whom shall we call for aid? Call on Mary! She is
conceived without sin. She, the lily among thorns, who never lost God’s
friendship, is our advocate. Let her, who was found worthy to become the Mother
of our Redeemer, inspire you with trust and confidence. The Church invokes her
as the refuge of sinners, and under no other title does she show her love for
us more convincingly and her power with God more efficiently.
Practice
We may trust confidently in Mary’s intercession and aid in all
temptations and trials, if we but have recourse to her. Therefore St. John
Damascene writes: “Come to my aid, O Mother of my Redeemer! Thou art my help,
my consolation in life. Come to my aid, and I shall escape unscorched from the
fire of temptation; amongst a thousand I shall remain unharmed; I shall brave
the storms of assault unwrecked. Thy name is my shield, thy help my armor, thy
protection my defense. With thee I boldly attack the enemy and drive him off in
confusion; through thee I shall achieve a triumphant victory.” In all
temptations, therefore, let us have recourse to Mary and through her
intercession we shall overcome them.
Prayer of the
Church
O God, who through the immaculate conception of the Virgin didst prepare
a worthy dwelling-place for Thy divine Son; grant that, as in view of Thy Son
Thou didst preserve her from all taint, so Thou wouldst vouchsafe unto us that
cleansed from all sin by her intercession we too may arrive at Thine eternal
glory. Through the same Christ our Lord. Amen.
Litany of the
Blessed Virgin Mary
Lord, have mercy on us.
Christ, have mercy on us.
Lord, have mercy on us,
Christ, hear us.
Christ, graciously hear us.
God the Father of heaven, have mercy on us.
God the Son, Redeemer of the world, have mercy on us.
God the Holy Ghost, have mercy on us.
Holy Trinity, one God, have mercy on us.
Holy Mary, pray for us.
Holy Mother of God, pray for us.
Holy Virgin of virgins, pray for us.
Mother of Christ, pray for us.
Mother of divine grace, pray for us.
Mother most pure, pray for us.
Mother most chaste, pray for us.
Mother inviolate, pray for us.
Mother undefiled, pray for us.
Mother most amiable, pray for us.
Mother most admirable, pray for us.
Mother of good counsel, pray for us.
Mother of our Creator, pray for us.
Mother of our Redeemer, pray for us.
Virgin most prudent, pray for us.
Virgin most venerable, pray for us.
Virgin most renowned, pray for us.
Virgin most powerful, pray for us.
Virgin most merciful, pray for us.
Virgin most faithful, pray for us.
Mirror of justice, pray for us.
Seat of wisdom, pray for us.
Cause of our joy, pray for us.
Spiritual vessel, pray for us.
Vessel of honor, pray for us.
Singular vessel of devotion, pray for us.
Mystical rose, pray for us.
Tower of David, pray for us.
Tower of ivory, pray for us.
House of gold, pray for us.
Ark of the covenant, pray for us.
Gate of heaven, pray for us.
Morning star, pray for us.
Health of the sick, pray for us.
Refuge of sinners, pray for us.
Comforter of the afflicted, pray for us.
Help of Christians, pray for us.
Queen of angels, pray for us.
Queen of patriarchs, pray for us.
Queen of prophets, pray for us.
Queen of apostles, pray for us.
Queen of martyrs, pray for us.
Queen of confessors, pray for us.
Queen of virgins, pray for us.
Queen of all saints, pray for us.
Queen conceived without original sin, pray for us.
Queen of the most holy rosary, pray for us.
Lamb of God, who takest away the sins of the world:
Spare us, O Lord.
Lamb of God, who takest away the sins of the world:
Graciously hear us, O Lord.
Lamb of God, who takest away the sins of the world:
Have mercy on us, O Lord.
V. Lamb of God, who take away the sins of the world,
R. Spare us, O Lord.
V. Lamb of God, who take away the sins of the world,
R. Graciously hear us, O Lord!
V. Lamb of God, who take away the sins of the world,
R. Have mercy on us.
V. Pray for us, O holy Mother of God.
R. That we may be made worthy of the promises of
Christ.
Let us pray
Grant, we beseech Thee, O Lord God, that we Thy
servants may enjoy perpetual health of mind and body, and by the glorious
intercession of the Blessed Mary, ever Virgin, be delivered from present sorrow
and enjoy everlasting happiness. Through Christ Our Lord. Amen.
Prayer
Mary Immaculate, most brilliant star of purity, I rejoice with
thee because thy immaculate conception has bestowed upon the angels in paradise
the greatest joy. I thank and bless the ever-blessed Trinity, who enriched thee
with this high privilege. O let me, too, one day enter into this heavenly joy,
in the company of angels, that I may praise and bless thee, world without end.
Ejaculation
O Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who
have recourse to thee!
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