SHALOM
INTENTION
Pray for The Church Leaders: For our Holy Father, bishops, priests, and religious, that they may lead with wisdom and humility.
MEDITATION
The Immaculate Conception
Mary received God's grace from the first moment of her existence, and was totally and completely redeemed by this grace. Because she was redeemed, Mary spent her whole existence in a perfect relationship with God.
God did this so that Mary would be worthy to be the mother of God.
...to the Christian intelligence the idea is unthinkable that the flesh of Christ, holy, stainless, innocent, was formed in the womb of Mary of a flesh which had ever, if only for the briefest moment, contracted any stain. (Pope Pius X, 1904)
Mary received this redeeming grace not because of any merits of her own, but because God freely gave her the gift of his love.
Christians believe that God's redeeming grace is available to all believers: those who accept the doctrine of the Immaculate Conception regard Mary as the perfect example of the redeeming action of God's grace, and believe that Mary was only able to receive this grace because Christ would later redeem all humanity through his death on the cross.
Chosen in advance to be the Mother of the incarnate Word, Mary is at the same time the first-fruits of his redeeming action. The grace of Christ the Redeemer acted in her in anticipation, preserving her from original sin and from any contagion of guilt. (Pope John Paul II, Dec 8 2003)
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
I Confess to You
I confess to almighty God, and to you, my brothers and sisters, that I have sinned through my own fault, in my thoughts and in my words, in what I have done, and in what I have failed to do; through my fault, through my fault, through my most grievous fault; Therfore I ask blessed Mary, ever virgin, all the angels and saints, and you, my brothers and sisters, to pray for me to the Lord our God. Amen.
Come Holy Spirit
Come Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful and kindle in them the fire of your love. Send forth your Spirit and they shall be created. And You shall renew the face of the earth.
O, God, who by the light of the Holy Spirit, did instruct the hearts of the faithful, grant that by the same Holy Spirit we may be truly wise and ever enjoy His consolations, Through Christ Our Lord, Amen.
The Lord's Prayer
Our Father, Who art in heaven, Hallowed be Thy Name. Thy Kingdom come. Thy Will be done, on earth as it is in Heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us.And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Amen
Hail Mary
Hail Mary, full of grace. The Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou amongst women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
Immaculate Conception prayer
O God, who by the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary, didst prepare a worthy dwelling place for thy Son, we beseech thee that, as by the foreseen death of this, thy Son, thou didst preserve her from all stain, so too thou wouldst permit us, purified through her intercession, to come unto thee. Through the same Lord Jesus Christ, thy Son, who livest and reignest with thee in the unity of the Holy Ghost, God, world without end. Amen.
Day 2 - Novena to Immaculate conception
O most pure Virgin Mary conceived without sin, from the very first instant, you were entirely immaculate. O glorious Mary full of grace, you are the mother of my God – the Queen of Angels and of men. I humbly venerate you as the chosen mother of my Savior, Jesus Christ. The Prince of Peace and the Lord of Lords chose you for the singular grace and honor of being His beloved mother. By the power of His Cross, He preserved you from all sin. Therefore, by His power and love, I have hope and bold confidence in your prayers for my holiness and salvation. I pray that your prayers will bring me to imitate your holiness and submission to Jesus and the Divine Will. Queen of Heaven, I beg you to beg my Savior to grant me these requests…
(Mention your intentions)
My holy Mother, I know that you were obedient to the will of God. In making this petition, I know that God’s will is more perfect than mine. So, grant that I may receive God’s grace with humility as you did. As my final request, I ask that you pray for me to increase in faith in our risen Lord; I ask that you pray for me to increase in hope in our risen Lord; I ask that you pray for me to increase in love for the risen Jesus!
Hail Mary
Hail Mary, full of Grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou among women and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
Immaculate Intercession:
Prayer for Graceful Guidance of Church Leaders
Heavenly Father,
In the radiant light of the Immaculate Conception, we lift our hearts in prayer for our Holy Father, bishops, priests, and religious leaders. Just as Mary was conceived without sin, we beseech You to bless our Church leaders with the grace of purity, wisdom, and humility.
Immaculate Virgin, who was conceived free from all stain of sin, intercede for our Church leaders. Grant them hearts that reflect Your purity and a steadfast commitment to Your Son, Jesus Christ. May they emulate Mary's humility, guiding Your Church with grace and tenderness.
In the example of Your Immaculate Conception, bestow upon them the wisdom to discern Your will amidst the complexities of the world. Grant them the courage to lead with unwavering faith, embodying the virtues of love, compassion, and forgiveness.
Shield them, dear Mother, under the mantle of Your purity, guarding them against the snares of temptation and strengthening them in times of doubt. Through Your intercession, let them be beacons of Your Son's light, illuminating our path towards a deeper communion with You.
May our prayers, inspired by the purity of Mary, sustain and uplift our Church leaders as they lovingly shepherd Your flock. In unity with the Immaculate Conception, may they lead us ever closer to the heart of Your Son, Jesus Christ.
We ask this through Christ, our Lord. Amen.
*Pray the Litany of the Immaculate Conception