INTENTION
Pray for Strengthening of Faith: For an increase in faith, especially for those struggling or feeling distant from God.
MEDITATION
The Immaculate Conception is not about the conception of Jesus in Mary’s womb. It’s about the conception of Mary in her mother’s womb years before.
While Mary was conceived in the normal, human way through her parents (Joachim and Anne), the Immaculate Conception speaks to the fact that Mary was conceived without the stain of original sin. Immaculate means ‘without stain.”
Why would God preserve Mary from Original Sin?
The quick answer: Because God is God, and He can do anything He wants.
The better answer: The Blessed Virgin Mary was conceived without original sin in order to preserve her as the perfect vessel through which our Lord would become flesh to the world. This does not mean, however, that Mary was not in need of a Savior. Jesus redeemed Mary, too, but in a unique way.
You and I are conceived with the stain of original sin (unleashed in Eden by our ancestors Adam and Eve), and we need Baptism to wash away that stain and cleanse our souls.
The difference is that when Mary was conceived, God intervened and chose to prevent Mary’s soul from bearing that stain.
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 8 - 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, 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 Trust: A Prayer for Strengthening Faith
Heavenly Father,
As we contemplate the miraculous purity of the Blessed Virgin Mary from her conception, we seek her intercession for the strengthening of our faith. Just as Mary was conceived without the stain of original sin, we implore Your grace upon those who struggle or feel distant from You, that their faith may be renewed and fortified.
Immaculate Mother, conceived without the blemish of sin, we turn to you as a beacon of faith and trust in God's providence. Through your immaculate conception, you were preserved as the perfect vessel to bear our Lord Jesus Christ into the world. Intercede for us, especially for those wrestling with doubts, seeking to find their way back to God.
By the infinite merits of Your Son, Jesus Christ, who redeemed humanity from sin, grant us the gift of unwavering faith. Illuminate our hearts and minds, dispelling the shadows of doubt and uncertainty, and filling us with the light of Your Son's love and truth.
Immaculate Conception, model of perfect faith and trust in God's plan, guide us in our journey of belief. Strengthen the faith of those who feel distant or disconnected from Your Son, drawing them closer to His loving embrace.
Grant us, O Mother, the grace to emulate your unwavering trust in God's will, even in times of trial and confusion. May our faith be deepened and our souls refreshed by the richness of Your Son's redemptive love.
We entrust our plea for strengthened faith to Your immaculate heart, imploring Your powerful intercession before the throne of God. Through Your grace, may the faith of all who seek You be renewed and strengthened.
We ask this through Christ, our Lord. Amen.
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