Novena to the Blessed Virgin Mary
in preparation for the Feast of the Assumption
Aug. 7-15
7:00 p.m. Nightly
The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass
Novena prayers and devotions
Special Music and Preaching
The Traditional Latin Mass (1962 Missal)
will be offered at 12:00 Noon with Novena prayers (Sundays 9:00 a.m.)
The Novena prayers will also be offered at the daily
8:00 a.m. Parish Mass
For over 50 years this Novena has been a Tradition in our Parish.
Plan to make the Novena, to honor Our Lady and ask her Intercession.
O Lamb of God, that takes away the sins of the world, R: Spare us O Lord
O Lamb of God, that takes away the sins of the world, R Graciously hear us O Lord
O Lamb of God, that takes away the sins of the world, R: Have mercy upon us
Pray for us O Holy Mother of God; R: That we might be made worthy of the promises of Christ.
Let us pray: Grant we beseech thee O Lord that we thy servants may rejoice in continual health of body and soul, and by the glorious intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary, we may be delivered from our present sorrows and attain unto those joys that shall have no end; through Jesus Christ our lord. Amen.
Novena Hymn: Holy Virgin by God’s decree
Holy Virgin by God’s decree, you were called eternally
That He could give His Son to our race, Mary we praise you
Hail full of grace. Ave, Ave, Ave Maria.
By your faith and loving accord as the handmaid of the Lord
You undertook God’s plan to embrace, Mary we thank you
Hail full of grace. Ave, Ave, Ave Maria.
Joy to God you gave and expressed, of all women none more blessed,
When in mankind your Son took His place, Mary we love you
Hail full of grace. Ave, Ave, Ave Maria.
Refuge for your children so weak, sure protection all can seek.
Problems of life you help to face, Mary we trust you
Hail full of grace. Ave, Ave, Ave Maria.
To our needy world of today, Love and beauty you portray,
Showing the path to Christ we must trace, Mary Our Mother
Hail full of grace. Ave, Ave, Ave Maria.
Novena prayer
P: Let us pray:
Eternal Father, you graciously looked upon the humility of the Blessed Virgin Mary, and made her to be the Mother of the Word Incarnate, Jesus Christ our Lord. Grant we beseech you that we who honor her Assumption into the Kingdom of Heaven, may by her Motherly intercession also come to share in the inheritance of those whom you have redeemed by the precious Blood of your Son, Jesus Christ our lord.
R: Amen
P; With faith and confidence let us bring before the Lord through the intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary, our prayers and intentions as we together say:
Most holy Immaculate Virgin and my Mother *Mary, to thee who art the Mother of my Lord,* the Queen of the world,* the advocate,* the hope, and the refuge of sinners, *I have recourse today,* I who am the most miserable of all.* I render thee my most humble homage, 0 great Queen,* and I thank thee for all the graces thou hast conferred on me until now,* particularly for having delivered me from hell,* which I have so often deserved.* I love thee, 0 most amiable Lady;* and for the love which I bear thee,* I promise to serve thee always,* and to do all in my power to make others love thee also.* Dearest Mother* bring before the throne of your beloved Son* the prayers and intentions I ask during this novena*
(Here we mention our prayers; please also pray for all who are present today. Pray for the intentions of our Holy Father the Pope, and for all the clergy. Pray also for the sick and dying, and for the suffering souls in purgatory)
I place in thee all my hopes; *I confide my salvation to thy care.* Accept me for thy servant, and receive me under thy mantle,*0 Mother of Mercy.* And since thou art so powerful with God,* deliver me from all temptations,* or rather obtain for me the strength to triumph over them until death.* Of thee I ask a perfect love for Jesus Christ.* Through thee I hope to die a good death.* 0 my Mother, by the love which thou bearest to God,* I beseech thee to help me at all times,* especially at the last moment of my life.* Leave me not, I beseech thee,* until I am safe in heaven,* blessing thee, and singing thy mercies for all eternity.* Amen. So I hope. So may it be. (9 Hail Mary’s)
The Litany of Our Lady:
*Sung by Priest, People and CantorP: God the Father, God the Son, Holy Spirit with them God, ever Three and ever One, Grant us thy mercy!
All: Holy Mary Mother blest of the everlasting God, of all virgins Holiest,
Ora pro nobis. (Pray for us)
C: Mother of our Savior Christ, Mother of all grace Divine, Mother purest and most chaste, Ora pro nobis.
All: Mother holy undefiled, Mother loving and beloved, Mother wondrous in thy child, Ora pro nobis.
P: Mother who was meet to bear Him who made thee and the world, Mother of our Savior dear, Ora pro nobis.
All: Virgin of most prudent mind, Virgin meet to be revered, Virgin blest by all mankind. Ora pro nobis.
C: Virgin mighty in thy prayer, Virgin tender in thy love, faithful passing all compare. Ora pro nobis.
All: Mirror of God’s righteousness, Seat of wisdom infinate, Cause of all our joyfulness. Ora pro nobis.
P: Vessel of the Spirit fair, Vessel unto honor made, Vessel of devotion rare. Ora pro nobis.
All: Rose that in the heavenly bower, Mystic givest fragrance sweet. Tower of David, Ivory tower. Ora pro nobis.
C: House of Gold that gleams afar, Ark of our New Covenant, Heaven’s portal, Morning Star. Ora pro nobis.
All: Health of those to sickness born, Sinners Refuge, Christians aid, comforter of those who mourn. Ora pro nobis.
P: Queen above the Angels throned, Patriarchs and Prophets Queen, Queen by Christ Apostles owned. Ora pro nobis.
All: Queen of Martyrs in thy grief, Queen of all Confessors brave, Queen of Holy Virgins Chief. Ora pro nobis.
C: Queen of all the Saints above, Queen conceived without a stain, Queen of peace in all thy love. Ora pro nobis.
All: Queen Assumed to wondrous fame, Queen of the Holy Rosary, lovingly before thy shrine. Ora pro nobis.
Health of the Sick,
Lamb of God, Who take away the sins of the world,
V. Pray for us, O Holy Mother of God.
Let us pray.
Grant, we beseech Thee, O Lord God, that we Thy servants, may enjoy continual health of body and soul, and by the glorious intercession of the Blessed Mary, ever Virgin, may be delivered from our present sorrow and enter into the joy of eternal gladness. Through Jesus Christ our Lord.
R. AmenMorning Prayers
Novena Prayer *recited after Communion
P: Let us pray:
Eternal Father, you graciously looked upon the humility of the Blessed Virgin Mary, and made her to be the Mother of the Word Incarnate, Jesus Christ our Lord. Grant we beseech you that we who honor her Assumption into the Kingdom of Heaven, may by her Motherly intercession also come to share in the inheritance of those whom you have redeemed by the precious Blood of your Son, Jesus Christ our lord.
R: Amen
P; With faith and confidence let us bring before the Lord through the intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary, our prayers and intentions as we together say:
Most holy Immaculate Virgin and my Mother *Mary, to thee who art the Mother of my Lord,* the Queen of the world,* the advocate,* the hope, and the refuge of sinners, *I have recourse today,* I who am the most miserable of all.* I render thee my most humble homage, 0 great Queen,* and I thank thee for all the graces thou hast conferred on me until now,* particularly for having delivered me from hell,* which I have so often deserved.* I love thee, 0 most amiable Lady;* and for the love which I bear thee,* I promise to serve thee always,* and to do all in my power to make others love thee also.* Dearest Mother* bring before the throne of your beloved Son* the prayers and intentions I ask during this novena*
(Here we mention our prayers; please also pray for all who are present today. Pray for the intentions of our Holy Father the Pope, and for all the clergy. Pray also for the sick and dying, and for the suffering souls in purgatory)
I place in thee all my hopes; *I confide my salvation to thy care.* Accept me for thy servant, and receive me under thy mantle,*0 Mother of Mercy.* And since thou art so powerful with God,* deliver me from all temptations,* or rather obtain for me the strength to triumph over them until death.* Of thee I ask a perfect love for Jesus Christ.* Through thee I hope to die a good death.* 0 my Mother, by the love which thou bearest to God,* I beseech thee to help me at all times,* especially at the last moment of my life.* Leave me not, I beseech thee,* until I am safe in heaven,* blessing thee, and singing thy mercies for all eternity.* Amen. So I hope. So may it be.
P: Hail Mary full of grace the Lord is with thee; Blessed art thou amongst women, and blest is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
R: Holy Mary,. Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen. ( 9 times)
The Litany of Loretto
Lord, have mercy.
R: Lord, have mercy.
Christ, have mercy.
R:
Christ, have mercy.
Lord, have mercy.
R; Lord, have mercy.
Christ, hear us.
R: Christ,
graciously hear us.
God, the Father of Heaven,
R:
have mercy on us.
God the Son, Redeemer of the World,
R:
have mercy on us.
God the Holy Spirit,
R:
have mercy on us.
Holy Trinity, One God,
R:
have mercy on us.
Holy Mary,
R:
pray for us.
(Response for all
that follows)
Holy Mother of God,
.
Holy Virgin of Virgins,
Mother of Christ,
Mother of Divine Grace,
Mother most Pure,
Mother most Chaste,
Mother Inviolate,
Mother Undefiled,
Mother most Amiable,
Mother most Admirable,
Mother of good Counsel,
Mother of our Creator,
Mother of our Savior,
Virgin most Prudent,
Virgin most Venerable,
Virgin most Renowned,
Virgin most Powerful,
Virgin most Merciful,
Virgin most Faithful,
Mirror of Justice,
Seat of Wisdom,
Cause of our Joy,
Spiritual Vessel,
Vessel of Honor,
Singular Vessel of Devotion,
Mystical Rose,
Tower of David,
Tower of Ivory,
House of Gold,
Ark of the Covenant,
Gate of Heaven,
Morning Star,