INTENTION
Pray for the The Unemployed and Marginalized: For those facing unemployment or living on the margins of society, that they may find dignity and opportunity.
MEDITATION
This approaching Feast Day of the Immaculate Conception, as all doctrine that deals with Mary, is centered on her motherhood, on her as Mother of God. Very early on, the Fathers of the Church had a devotion to Mary because they understood that without Mary salvation would never have occurred. She is an essential part of the equation for salvation and for redemption that Jesus Christ has given to us. The Fathers of the Church reflected upon her motherhood and upon the words of the Gospel which we hear the angel proclaim when he greets Mary, "Hail full of grace! The Lord is with you." As the Church meditated upon the words "full of grace", what could they mean and what is the significance of the angel proclaiming Mary full of grace? Prior to the actual conception of Jesus Christ she is proclaimed "full of grace". As the Church reflected on that, the Church realized through revelation and through faith, that Mary was conceived without sin, that her conception was immaculate.
That is what this feast day celebrates. It celebrates Mary’s unique role, her cooperation with God in the mystery of redemption, in the Word made flesh. It celebrates her uniqueness. She is unique, in that she is conceived without original sin. God preserved her through the redemption of Christ from the moment of her conception. Mary never committed a sin. Mary never experienced interior temptations. She was full of grace. We see her tremendous cooperation with our God. Even though humanly she does not fully understand how all of this is possible. Even the greeting, because of her conscience, disturbs her. We are told she was greatly troubled at what the angel said to her and pondered what sort of greeting this might be. Yet in the midst of it, she was fully cooperative. She was told that "You will conceive in your womb and bear a son, and you shall name him Jesus. He … will be called Son of the Most High." She raises the question, for she is a virgin, "How can this be?" She is given the promise and the revelation of God. "The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you. Therefore the child to be born will be called holy, the Son of God."
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 9 - 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 Hope: A Prayer for the Unemployed and Marginalized
Heavenly Father,
As we approach the Feast of the Immaculate Conception, we seek the intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary for those facing unemployment or living on the margins of society. Just as Mary was chosen and graced by Your divine plan, we implore Your mercy and guidance for those seeking dignity and opportunity amidst their struggles.
Immaculate Mother, conceived without the stain of sin, we turn to you, knowing your compassionate heart understands the challenges of those marginalized and seeking employment. Through your unwavering cooperation with God's plan, you exemplify humility, trust, and total surrender to His will. Intercede for the unemployed and marginalized, that they may find strength, dignity, and the opportunity to contribute to society.
By the infinite merits of Your Son, Jesus Christ, who came to uplift the downtrodden and give hope to the oppressed, we ask for Your intercession. Pour forth Your grace upon those searching for work, struggling to make ends meet, or feeling forgotten by society. Inspire hearts to extend a helping hand and create opportunities for those in need.
Immaculate Conception, model of trust and cooperation with God's plan, guide us in supporting and uplifting those on the fringes of society. Help us to create communities where every person is valued, respected, and given the chance to flourish.
Grant us, O Mother, the grace to extend empathy, support, and encouragement to those facing unemployment and marginalization. May they find dignity, fulfillment, and the opportunity to contribute their gifts and talents to the world.
We entrust our plea for the unemployed and marginalized to Your immaculate heart, imploring Your powerful intercession before the throne of God. Through Your grace, may doors of opportunity open, granting them the chance to live lives of purpose and dignity. We ask this through Christ, our Lord. Amen.
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