ASSUMPTION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY NOVENA - THIRD DAY

Novena in Preparation for the Assumption 

Day Three

Majestic Queen of Heaven and Mistress of the Angels, thou hast received from God the power and command to crush the head of satan. Therefore, we humbly beg of thee, send forth the legions of Heaven, that under thy command they may seek out all evil spirits, engage them everywhere in battle, curb their pride, and hurl them back into the pit of hell. Quis ut Deus? “Who is like unto God?” With firm confidence we present ourselves before thee, our most loving Mother, afflicted and troubled as we are, and we beg thee to let us understand the love you have for us by granting this petition, if it is according to the Will of God and profitable for our salvation:

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Good and tender Mother, thou shalt ever be our hope and the object of our love. Mother of God, send forth the Holy Angels to defend us and drive far from us the cruel foe. Holy Angels and Archangels, defend and keep us.

Mary, Queen Assumed into Heaven, I rejoice that after years of heroic martyrdom on earth, thou hast at last been taken to the throne prepared for thee in Heaven by the Holy Trinity. Lift my heart with thee in the glory of thy Assumption above the dreadful touch of sin and impurity. Teach me how small earth becomes when viewed from Heaven. Make me realize that death is the triumphant gate through which I shall pass to thy Divine Son, and that someday my body shall rejoin my soul in the unending bliss of Heaven. From this earth, over which I tread as a pilgrim, I look to thee for help. I ask for this favor:

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When my hour of death has come, lead me safely to the presence of Jesus to enjoy the vision of my God for all eternity together with thee.

Litany of the Immaculate Heart of Mary

Lord, have mercy. Christ, have mercy.

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.

Make our family life holy, Immaculate Heart of Mary

Sanctify our clergy, Immaculate Heart of Mary

Make our Catholics more fervent, Immaculate Heart of Mary

Guide and inspire those who govern us, Immaculate Heart of Mary

Cure the sick who confide in thee, Immaculate Heart of Mary

Console the sorrowful who trust in thee, Immaculate Heart of Mary

Help those who invoke thy aid, Immaculate Heart of Mary

Deliver us from all dangers, Immaculate Heart of Mary

Help us to resist temptation, Immaculate Heart of Mary

Obtain for us all we ask of thee, Immaculate Heart of Mary

Help those who are dear to us, Immaculate Heart of Mary

Bring back to the right road our erring brothers, Immaculate Heart of Mary

Give us back our ancient fervor, Immaculate Heart of Mary

Obtain for us pardon of our many sins and offenses, Immaculate Heart of Mary

Bring all men to the feet of thy Divine Child, Immaculate Heart of Mary

Obtain peace for the world, Immaculate Heart of Mary

Let us pray

O God of infinite goodness and mercy, fill our hearts with a great confidence in Thy Most Holy Mother, whom we invoke under the title of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, and grant us by her most powerful intercession all the graces, spiritual and temporal which we need, through Christ Our Lord. Amen.