ANNUNCIATION NOVENA

DAY 9 - MARCH 24

THE INCARNATION

The union of the Divine and the human is called by St. Paul, "The mystery which has been hidden from ages and generations, but now is manifested to his saints" (Col 1: 26). "This is eternal life: that they may know thee, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom hast sent" (Jn 17: 3). Our Lord merited for us all that we possess of supernatural good. "Blessed be God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with spiritual blessings in heavenly places, in Christ" (Eph 1:3). Let us ask our Divine Saviour to let us show gratitude and service and great love for what God has done in the Incarnation and the special graces that He has given us.

PRAYER

I greet you, Ever-blessed Virgin, Mother of God, Throne of Grace, miracle of Almighty Power! I greet you, Sanctuary of the Most Holy Trinity and Queen of the Universe, Mother of Mercy and refuge of sinners!

Most loving Mother, attracted by your beauty and sweetness, and by your tender compassion, I confidently turn to you, miserable as I am, and beg of you to obtain for me from your dear Son the favour I request in this novena.

(State your intentions here…)

Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory be...

Obtain for me also, Queen of heaven, the most lively contrition for my many sins and the grace to imitate closely those virtues which you practiced so faithfully, especially humility, purity and obedience. Above all, I beg you to be my Mother and Protectress, to receive me into the number of your devoted children, and to guide me from your high throne of glory.

Do not reject my petitions, Mother of Mercy! Have pity on me, and do not abandon me during life or at the moment of my death. Amen.