NOVENA PRAYERS

1⃣ ANNUNCIATION NOVENA

2⃣ NOVENA TO ST. MARGARET CLITHEROW
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1⃣ 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.
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2⃣ NOVENA TO ST. MARGARET CLITHEROW

DAY 8 - MARCH 24

REFLECTION: PERSEVERING IN HER FAITH TO THE POINT OF TORTURE AND DEATH

PRAYER: St. Margaret Clitherow, you knew that you could be tortured and killed for your work assisting priests. But you persevered in your Faith and in your holy work, out of love for God. Please bring my petitions before God Whom you loved so devotedly! When you were arrested for your Faith, you refused to make a plea in order that your children might be spared. Though authorities tried to make you renounce your Faith and tried to force you to make a plea, you persevered through torture and gave your life for the Faith. Pray for me, that I may always persevere in virtue and in my Faith. Pray that I may hold fast to my Faith no matter what sufferings I might endure. Please also pray for,

(State your intentions here…)

Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory be...

St. Margaret Clitherow: Pray for us!