THE POWERFUL NOVENA TO OUR LADY OF LOURDES: DAY 5 – (FOR THOSE WHO DON’T HAVE ACCESS TO THE SACRAMENTS [ESP. THE EUCHARIST, ANOITING OF THE SICK & PENANCE] AS A RESULT OF THEIR ILLNESS)

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 5 – The Apparitions. Contd.)

The Eighth Apparition – Wednesday, February 24, 1858 (Penance!)

During the eighth apparition, Bernadette turned and faced the crowd of more than four hundred people, and three times she repeated, “penitence, penitence, penitence!”

The Ninth Apparition – Thursday, February 25, 1858 (the Spring)

During this apparition, the Beautiful Lady told Bernadette to, “drink from the fountain and bathe in it.” Bernadette was puzzled; there had never been a fountain at Massabieille or any kind of a natural spring. She began to scratch the loose gravel off the ground which encircled her. As she did so, she noticed that the ground beneath her was moist and that a little pool was forming and bubbles were rising from it. She cupped her hands together and drank, and then washed her face. The next day, the pool was overflowing and water was dripping down over the rock. The following day, the trickle had become a real stream. Of course, it was immediately said — and has been said by sceptics ever since — that the spring was there all the time. The fact remains that Bernadette did find the spring as the result of a direct command.

The Tenth Apparition – Saturday, February 27, 1858 (example)

On this occasion, the Beautiful Lady told Bernadette to “kiss the ground on behalf of sinners.” She immediately did so, and the crowd followed her example.

DAY FIVE PRAYER

O Mary Immaculate, Mother of God and our mother, from the heights of your dignity look down mercifully upon us while we, full of confidence in your unbounded goodness and confident that your Divine Son will look favourably upon any request you make of Him on our behalf, we beseech you to come to our aid and secure for us the favour we seek in 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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Jennifer Raphael
Jennifer Raphael
2 years ago

This prayer is bringing out the true meaning of having constant relationship with Mama mary.

Adaeze
Adaeze
2 years ago

Our Lady of Lourdes, please intercede for me and my intentions. Amen

Emmanuella
Emmanuella
2 years ago

Our Lady of Lourdes, pray for us and grant me a successful wedding

Nwanya Precious
Nwanya Precious
2 years ago

O St Bernadette, teach me and the youth of today obedience to divine instructions. Amen.

Rosemary. m. Nyam
Rosemary. m. Nyam
1 year ago

Intercede for me and my intentions our lady of louders .please my mother of all nations
Amen

Benjamin
Benjamin
1 year 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.

Adebayo Olabode Micheal
Adebayo Olabode Micheal
1 year ago

Our Lady of Lourdes, glorious in your assumption Pray for us

Francis oviasogie
Francis oviasogie
1 year ago

Our lady of Lourdes intercede for me and my enter household through Christ our lord Amen

Markus dauda
Markus dauda
1 year ago

Our lady of Lourdes pray for the sick.

Emeka Alu
Emeka Alu
1 year ago

Amen.

Miriam Akaakase
Miriam Akaakase
1 year ago

Out Lady health of the sick pray for us

Victoria Agbonyeme
Victoria Agbonyeme
1 year ago

Our lady of Lourdes through this novena bring us more closer to God then ever. Amen

Lawrence Okonofua
Lawrence Okonofua
1 year ago

Our Lady of Lourdes, Mother of the sick, pray God to liberate us from our affliction of “stomach infrastructure”.

Augustina Ayo-Ogbor
Augustina Ayo-Ogbor
1 year ago

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

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

Our Lady of Lourdes sock us in the fountain your mercy and cleanse us of every infirmities, deliver us from every danger, save and protect us through your constant intercession on our behalf to your Son Jesus Christ. St. Bernadette, pray for Us. Amen

Borogo Gladys
Borogo Gladys
1 year ago

Our Lady of Lourdes, help of the poor, pray for us. Amen

Chinwe Ibe
Chinwe Ibe
1 year ago

Oh Mother Mary, Lady of Lourdes, show unto me Your Motherly mercy and love.

Sa'adatu Anne Akough
Sa'adatu Anne Akough
1 year ago

Oh Lord have mercy on us all amen

Grace Orpin
Grace Orpin
1 year ago

Our Lady Queen of Lourdes, pray for us

Ngosoo Perpetua Chia
Ngosoo Perpetua Chia
1 year ago

Through the intercession of Mary our Lady of Lourdes may God Almighty grant us our hearts desire in Jesus Precious name amen

Emilia
Emilia
1 year ago

Our Lady of Lourdes friend of the lonely people, pray for us

Roselyn Demawa
Roselyn Demawa
1 year ago

Our Lady of Lourdes,intercede for me so that God in His infinite mercy will grant my heart desires.

Okpalike-Onyebueke Chiamaka Rose-Rita
Okpalike-Onyebueke Chiamaka Rose-Rita
1 year ago

Our Lady of Lourdes, pray for us

Sabina Onyebi
Sabina Onyebi
1 year ago

O star of purity, Mary Immaculate, Our Lady of Lourdes pray for us. Amen.

Anyaogu Raphael
Anyaogu Raphael
1 year 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.

Felicity
Felicity
1 year ago

Amen

Nwosu Christiana
Nwosu Christiana
1 year ago

Our Lady of Lourdes, intercede for the desperately I’ll, amen!

Linda John Ojeyokan
Linda John Ojeyokan
1 year ago

Amen!!!!!

Regina Ikpeni
Regina Ikpeni
1 year ago

Our Lady of Lourdes pray for me and all sinners. Amen

Angela Usoh
Angela Usoh
1 year ago

Amen

Stella Ogbakpah
Stella Ogbakpah
1 year ago

Our

Priscilla Ugbir
Priscilla Ugbir
1 year ago

Our Lady of Lourdes, Friend of the lonely, Pray for us

Grace
Grace
1 year ago

Amen

Comfort Edewor
Comfort Edewor
1 year ago

St Bernadette pray for us

Bridget ighodalo
Bridget ighodalo
1 year ago

Lord hear our prayers and let our cry come unto thee Amen

Kuyoro Paul
Kuyoro Paul
1 year ago

Mother of our Savior; Pray for us.

Maureen Obiageli ldiegbe
Maureen Obiageli ldiegbe
1 year ago

O lady of lourdes pray for us. Amen

Njideka ihionu
Njideka ihionu
1 year ago

Our lady of Lourdes Thank you once again for all you do and please grant me my promotion.amen
Give my children queen and zaram good husbands
Deployment oddy
Successful exams for melum
Neche progress and understanding in her studies Amen

SCHOLASTICA
SCHOLASTICA
1 year ago

Oh Our Lady of Lourdes, be our comfort and hope in this life struggles. Amen!

Dorothy Abaver
Dorothy Abaver
1 year ago

Our Lady of Lourdes pray for me

Ogochukwu
Ogochukwu
1 year ago

Obtain, O loving Mother, the granting of my requests

Vivian Oyih
Vivian Oyih
1 year ago

Our Lady of Lourdes, Pray for us Amen

Miriam Chigbu
Miriam Chigbu
1 year ago

Our Lady of Lourdes, Help of Christians; Pray for us.

Igbenije Patience
Igbenije Patience
1 year ago

Our Lady of Lourdes
Pray for us

Mojisola
Mojisola
1 year ago

Amen

Mkpuma Tochukwu
Mkpuma Tochukwu
1 year ago

Amen

Abuo Felicia Effah
Abuo Felicia Effah
1 year ago

OurLady of Lourdes, Mother of all children…..pray for us. Amen

Adaeze
Adaeze
1 year ago

Amen

Margaret
Margaret
1 year ago

Amen

Akujieze Mary-Ann
Akujieze Mary-Ann
1 year ago

Amen and Amen

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