THE POWERFUL NOVENA TO OUR LADY OF LOURDES: DAY 2 – (FOR A RENEWED FAITH AND HOPE IN THE FACE OF ILLNESS & DISEASES

In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen

ACT OF CONTRITION

Oh my God, I am heartily sorry for having offended you. I detest all my sins because I dread the loss of Heaven and the pains of Hell, but most of all, because they offend you, my God, who are all good and deserving of all my love. I firmly resolve, with the help of your grace, to confess my sins, to do penance, and to amend my life. Amen.

INTRODUCTORY PRAYER

Ever Immaculate Virgin, Mother of Mercy, we call upon you as Health of the Sick, Refuge of Sinners, and Comfort of the Afflicted. You know my wants, my troubles, my sufferings. Deign to cast upon me a look of mercy. By appearing in the Grotto of Lourdes, you were pleased to make it a sanctuary whence you dispense your favours, and already many sufferers have obtained the cure of their infirmities, both spiritual and physical. I come, therefore, with the most unbounded confidence to implore your maternal intercession. Obtain, O loving Mother, the granting of my requests (mention them here). Through gratitude for favours, I will endeavour to imitate your virtues that I may one day share your glory.

 

MEDITATION: THE STORY OF LOURDES

(Part 2 – Apparitions)

The First Apparition – Thursday, February 11, 1858:

After dinner on a Thursday before Ash Wednesday, Bernadette’s mother told her children that there was no more wood in the house. Bernadette and her sister, Toinette, and a neighbour friend, Jeanne Abadie, went to the river Gave to gather wood. They had to cross a canal of cold water. Fearing that she would have an asthma attack, Bernadette stayed on the bank, and the other two girls crossed the stream and picked up wood under the grotto until they disappeared along the Gave.

Bernadette heard a great noise like the sound of a storm, but nothing was moving. She was frightened and stood straight up, losing all power of speech and thought. She turned her head towards the Grotto of Massabieille and saw in the opening of the rock a rosebush, one only, moving as if it were very windy. Almost at the same time, there came out of the interior of the grotto a golden-coloured cloud, and soon afterwards, a Lady, young and beautiful –exceedingly beautiful — the likes of whom she had never seen, came and placed herself at the entrance of the opening above the rosebush. She looked at Bernadette and immediately smiled and signalled her to advance, in a way that a mother motions her child to come near. Bernadette took out her rosary and knelt before the Lady, who also had a rosary on her right arm. When Bernadette tried to begin saying the rosary by making the sign of the cross, her arm was paralyzed. It was only after the Lady had made the sign of the cross herself that Bernadette was able to do the same. As Bernadette prayed the rosary, the Lady passed the beads of her rosary between her fingers but remained silent. She did recite the Gloria’s with her, however. When the recitation of the rosary was finished, the Lady returned to the interior of the rock and the golden cloud disappeared with her.
 
Bernadette told her sister of the extraordinary things that had happened to her at the grotto, asking her to keep it a secret. Throughout the day the image of the Lady remained in her mind. In the evening at the family prayer, Bernadette was troubled and began to cry. When her mother asked what was the matter, her sister told her everything. Bernadette’s mother told her that these were illusions and forbid her to return to Massabieille.
 
Bernadette could not sleep that night. The face of the Lady, so good and so gracious, returned incessantly to her memory. It was useless to recall what her mother had said because she did not believe that she had been deceived. Her conviction for this was unshakable. She went on to describe the Beautiful Lady in detail:
 
“She has the appearance of a young girl of sixteen or seventeen. She is dressed in a white robe, girdled at the waist with a blue ribbon which flows down all around it. A yoke closes it in graceful pleats at the base of the neck. The sleeves are long and tight-fitting. She wears upon her head a veil which is also white. This veil gives just a glimpse of her hair and then falls down at the back below her waist. Her feet are bare but covered by the last folds of her robe except at the point where a yellow rose shines upon each of them. She holds on her right arm a rosary of white beads with a chain of gold shining like the two roses on her feet.” On Sunday, Bernadette’s mother allowed her to return to the grotto.

DAY TWO PRAYER

Be blessed, O most pure Virgin, for having vouchsafed to manifest yourself shining with light, sweetness and beauty, in the Grotto of Lourdes, saying to the child Saint Bernadette: ‘I am the Immaculate Conception!’ O Mary Immaculate, inflame our hearts with one ray of the burning love of your pure heart Let them be consumed with love for Jesus and for you, in order that we may merit one day to enjoy your glorious eternity. O dispenser of His graces here below, take into your keeping and present to your Divine Son the petition for which we are making this novena (make your request) O Brilliant star of purity, Mary Immaculate, Our Lady of Lourdes, glorious in your assumption, triumphant in your coronation, show unto us the mercy of the Mother of God, Virgin Mary, Queen and Mother, be our comfort, hope, strength, and consolation. Amen.

Our Lady of Lourdes, pray for us.

Saint Bernadette, pray for us.

LITANY OF OUR LADY OF LOURDES

Lord have mercy; Lord have mercy.
Christ have mercy; Christ have mercy.
Lord have mercy; Lord 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 Spirit; Have mercy on us.
Holy Trinity, one God; Have mercy on us.
 
Holy Mary; Pray for us.
Holy Mother of God; Pray for us.
Mother of Christ; Pray for us.
Mother of our Savior; Pray for us.
Our Lady of Lourdes, Help of Christians; Pray for us.
Our Lady of Lourdes, Source of love; Pray for us.
Our Lady of Lourdes, Mother of the poor; Pray for us.
Our Lady of Lourdes, Mother of the handicapped; Pray for us.
Our Lady of Lourdes, Mother of orphans; Pray for us.
Our Lady of Lourdes, Mother of all children; Pray for us.
Our Lady of Lourdes, Mother of all nations; Pray for us.
Our Lady of Lourdes, Mother of the Church; Pray for us.
Our Lady of Lourdes, Friend of the lonely; Pray for us.
Our Lady of Lourdes, Comforter of those who mourn; Pray for us.
Our Lady of Lourdes, Shelter of the homeless; Pray for us.
Our Lady of Lourdes, Guide of travellers; Pray for us.
Our Lady of Lourdes, Strength of the weak; Pray for us.
Our Lady of Lourdes, Refuge of sinners; Pray for us.
Our Lady of Lourdes, Comforter of the suffering; Pray for us.
Our Lady of Lourdes, Help of the dying; Pray for us.
Queen of heaven; Pray for us.
Queen of peace; Pray for us.
 
Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world; Spare us O Lord.
Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world; Graciously hear us, O Lord.
Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world; Have mercy on us.
 
Christ hear us; Christ graciously hear us.
 
Let us pray: Grant us, your servants, we pray you, Lord God, to enjoy perpetual health of mind and body. By the glorious intercession of Blessed Mary ever Virgin, may we be delivered from present sorrows, and enjoy everlasting happiness. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.
 

CONCLUDING PRAYERS

Be blessed, O most pure Virgin, for having vouchsafed to manifest your shining with life, sweetness and beauty, in the Grotto of Lourdes, saying to the child, St. Bernadette: ‘I am the Immaculate Conception. ‘ A thousand times we congratulate you upon your Immaculate Conception. And now, O ever Immaculate Virgin, Mother of mercy, Health of the sick, Refuge of sinners, Comforter of the afflicted, you know our wants, our troubles, our sufferings deign to cast upon us a look of mercy.

By appearing in the Grotto of Lourdes, you were pleased to make it a privileged sanctuary, whence you dispense your favours, and already many have obtained the cure of their infirmities, both spiritual and physical. We come, therefore, with the most unbounded confidence to implore your maternal intercession. Obtain for us, O loving Mother, the granting of our request (state your request) Through gratitude for your favours, we will endeavour to imitate your virtues, that we may one day share your glory.
Our Lady of Lourdes, Mother of Christ, you had influence with your divine son while upon earth. You have the same influence now in Heaven. Pray for us; obtain for us from your Divine Son our special requests if it be the Divine Will. Amen.
O star of purity, Mary Immaculate, Our Lady of Lourdes, glorious in your assumption, triumphant in your coronation, immaculate in your dignity, show unto us the mercy of thy Son. Virgin Mary, Queen and Mother, be our comfort, hope, strength, and consolation. Amen.
 
Blessing+

Through the intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary – Our Lady of Lourdes, may the Lord bless + us, protect us from all evil and bring us to everlasting life. Amen.

N.B: FOR THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THIS NOVENA, IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT YOU PRAY THE HOLY ROSARY ALONGSIDE (AT LEAST 5 DECADES), HOWEVER, IT IS NOT COMPULSORY. IF YOU WANT THE BEST, THEN GO FOR IT…

 

Shalom!
Compiled by Fr. Chinaka Justin Mbaeri, OSJ
Paroquia Nossa Senhora da Immaculada Conceição, Paulo Ramos, Maranhão, Brazil
nozickcjoe@gmail.com / fadacjay@gmail.com

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PS: Have you prayed your Rosary today? 

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Adaeze
Adaeze
2 years ago

O star of purity, Mary Immaculate, Our Lady of Lourdes, glorious in your assumption, triumphant in your coronation, immaculate in your dignity, show unto us the mercy of thy Son. Virgin Mary, Queen and Mother, be our comfort, hope, strength, and consolation. Amen.

Adaeze
Adaeze
1 year ago
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Amen

Jenny Nwatu
Jenny Nwatu
2 years ago

Our Lady of Lourdes pray for us

Mojisola
Mojisola
1 year ago

Amen

Roselyn Demawa
Roselyn Demawa
1 year ago

Our Lady of Lourdes, pray for us who have recourse to thee

Borogo Gladys
Borogo Gladys
1 year ago

Our Lady of Lourdes, pray for us. Amen

Grace
Grace
1 year ago

Our Lady, Health of the Sick pray for us. Amen

Anyaogu Raphael
Anyaogu Raphael
1 year ago

Our lady of lords! Pray for us

Lawrence Okonofua
Lawrence Okonofua
1 year ago

Our Lady of Lourdes, Mother of All Nations, pray our Country Nigeria today and always.

Victoria Agbonyeme
Victoria Agbonyeme
1 year ago

Amen. God will be done.

Grace Orpin
Grace Orpin
1 year ago

Out Lady of Lourdes, pray for us

Fimbert Chikere Madu 561
Fimbert Chikere Madu 561
1 year ago

Mother Mary our Lady of Lourdes, pray for us

Juliet Chinenye
Juliet Chinenye
1 year ago

Amen

Miriam Akaakase
Miriam Akaakase
1 year ago

Our Lady health of the sick: pray for us

Roselyn Demawa
Roselyn Demawa
1 year ago

Our Lady of Lourdes intercede for me and my family for good health of mind and body.

Emilia
Emilia
1 year ago

Our Lady of Lourdes hope of the hopeless, pray for us

Thelma
Thelma
1 year ago

Grant us, your servants, we pray you, Lord God, to enjoy perpetual health of mind and body. By the glorious intercession of Blessed Mary ever Virgin, may we be delivered from present sorrows, and enjoy everlasting happiness. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Our Lady of Lourdes, Pray for us
St. Bernadette, Pray for us

Mary Ziggar Oluremi Lanko
Mary Ziggar Oluremi Lanko
1 year ago

Pray for my family and me on this day as we go out today, through Christ our Lord, Amen

Irene Tesa
Irene Tesa
1 year ago

Our Sweet LADY pray for us amen

Leticia Otomewo
Leticia Otomewo
1 year ago

Thank You JESUS……….

Chibbs
Chibbs
1 year ago

Our Lady of Lourdes, please hear our supplication and take them to your Divine son for us. Amen

Augustina Ayo-Ogbor
Augustina Ayo-Ogbor
1 year ago

Our Lady of Lourdes pray for me and intercede for me Amen

Uchenna Aham-Anyanwu
Uchenna Aham-Anyanwu
1 year ago

Virgin Mary, Queen and Mother, be our comfort, hope, strength, and consolation. Amen.

Grace
Grace
1 year ago

Amen

Borogo Gladys
Borogo Gladys
1 year ago

Our Lady of Lourdes intercede for us. Amen

Ndu-kanebi, Lauretta
Ndu-kanebi, Lauretta
1 year ago

Our Lady of Lourdes! Pray for Us
St. Bernadette! Pray for Us

Roses Utsaha
Roses Utsaha
1 year ago

Our Lady of Lourdes, help of Christians, pray for us.

Chinwe Ibe
Chinwe Ibe
1 year ago

Our Lady of Lourdes , pray for us who have recourse to Thee

Nwosu Christiana
Nwosu Christiana
1 year ago

Our Lady of Lourdes, pray for my family and Nigeria for a peaceful and successful elections, Amen!

Linda John Ojeyokan
Linda John Ojeyokan
1 year ago

Our Lady of Lourdes…..Pray for us.
Amen.

Comfort Edewor
Comfort Edewor
1 year ago

Our Lady of Lourdes, please continue to intercede for your children and in particular our country Nigeria

Ekaette Udo 836
Ekaette Udo 836
1 year ago

Amen

SCHOLASTICA
SCHOLASTICA
1 year ago

Our Lady of Lourdes, Immaculate in your dignity, show unto us the Mercy of your Son. Amen!
Oh! how I Cherish this this beautiful Novena…

Justina Solomon
Justina Solomon
1 year ago

O Queen my mother, pray for us. Amen

Kuyoro Paul
Kuyoro Paul
1 year ago

Our Lady of Lourdes, Strength of the weak; Pray for us.

Lilian Uzoamaka Anyanwu
Lilian Uzoamaka Anyanwu
1 year ago

Our Lady of Lourdes comfort of the afflicted help of Christians refuge of sinners health of the sick pray for me and my household

Priscilla Ugbir
Priscilla Ugbir
1 year ago

Our Lady of Lourdes, strength of the weak, pray for us

Veronica Jackson
Veronica Jackson
1 year ago

Amen

Ogochukwu
Ogochukwu
1 year ago

Our Lady of Lourdes, health of the sick, pray for us.

Dorothy Abaver
Dorothy Abaver
1 year ago

Through the intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary – Our Lady of Lourdes, may our Lord Jesus Christ hear all our prayers amen

Angela Usoh
Angela Usoh
1 year ago

Amen

Margaret
Margaret
1 year ago

Amen

Bridget Ighodalo
Bridget Ighodalo
1 year ago

Our lady of Lourdes Pray for us

Emeka Alu
Emeka Alu
1 year ago

Amen

Ngosoo Perpetua Chia
Ngosoo Perpetua Chia
1 year ago

Mary our mother, our mother of Lourdes Pray for us and through your intercession may God grant our prayers in Thanksgiving through Jesus Christ our Lord amen

Dee
Dee
1 year ago

Amej

Dora Faleye
Dora Faleye
1 year ago

Our lady of Lourdes, pray for us.

Cecilia Anazodo
Cecilia Anazodo
1 year ago

Amen

Abuo Felicia Effah
Abuo Felicia Effah
1 year ago

Our Lady of Lourdes ……hear my prayers, come to my aid.Amen

Imelda Asuquo
Imelda Asuquo
1 year ago

Our Lady of Lourdes pray for us Amen

Comfort
Comfort
1 year ago

Awesome! Our Lady of Lourdes pray for us

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