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 PRAYEREver 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 7 – The Apparitions. Contd.)
The Sixteenth Apparition – Thursday, March 25, 1858 (the Lady finally reveals her name)
During the sixteenth apparition, which occurred on the Feast of the Annunciation, the Beautiful Lady revealed her identity to Bernadette: “Que soy era Immaculado Conception” (I am the Immaculate Conception). Bernadette was not sure what this name meant, but people who needed no explanation flocked to Lourdes in greater numbers than ever before. Baron Massy, a local official, ordered Bernadette to be examined by three more physicians. They found her to be physically and mentally sound.
The Seventeenth Apparition – Wednesday, April 7, 1858 (the miracle of the candle)
Bernadette had never failed to bring a lighted candle to the Grotto since the first time she had been instructed to do so by the Beautiful Lady. During this apparition, she unconsciously placed one of her hands over the flame of the candle. People witnessed the flame burning through her fingers. Bernadette did not even hear the cries of horror which arose from the crowd. She continued to pray for at least fifteen minutes while the flame burned through her hand. She emerged quietly from prayer unscathed. Then Dr. Dozous took another candle and, without warning, touched the flame to her hand. Bernadette immediately cried out in pain. Shortly after this apparition, the Prefect of the city took matters into his own hands and ordered the Grotto closed, and the rustic altar was dismantled.
The Eighteenth Apparition – Friday, July 16, 1858 (the final apparition)
Bernadette seemed relieved that she was becoming less of a public figure. Several months had passed, and after receiving communion on the feast of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel, Bernadette felt an irresistible urge to return to the Grotto. Since the barricade was still in place, she and her aunt could not get as close to the sacred spot as they wanted, so they knelt in the grass, and the Beautiful Lady appeared to her one last time. In her words: “I felt that I was in front of the Grotto, at the same distance as before, I saw only the Blessed Virgin, and she was more beautiful than ever!”
DAY SEVEN PRAYER
O Almighty God, who by the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary did prepare a worthy dwelling place for your Son, we humbly beseech you that as we contemplate the apparition of Our Lady in the Grotto of Lourdes, we may be blessed with health of mind and body. O most gracious Mother Mary, beloved Mother of Our Lord and Redeemer, look with favour upon us as you did that day on Bernadette and intercede with him for us that the favour we now so earnestly seek may be granted to us (make your request). O Brilliant star of purity, Mary Immaculate, Our Lady of Lourdes, glorious in your assumption, triumphant in your coronation, immaculate in your dignity, show unto us your mercy, O Virgin Mary, my Queen and Mother, be our comfort, hope, good health, strength, and consolation. Amen
Our Lady of Lourdes, pray for us.
Saint Bernadette, pray for us.
LITANY OF OUR LADY OF LOURDES
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.
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?
Amen. Thank you our Lady of Lourdes for interceding for us
I pray for all who continually call out for Our Lady’s intercession, that they receive answers to their prayers and may the sacred water of Lourdes heal every sick presented to her in the course of this Novena. Amen
Amen and Amen
Amen
Lord hear my humble cry please
Mary our miraculous Mother,may you intercede for us to make God known In all our life.
Amen.
Our Lady of Lourdes, Pray for us Amen.
Through the intercession of Our Lady of Lourdes,may all our prayer be answer
Our Lady Queen and Patroness of Nigeria pray for your children
Thank you our Lady of lourdes for the inner peace ☮️ and joy l have. I also thank you my lovely Mother Mary for fighting my battle for me. I will ever remain grateful to you. I love you so much.
Amen
Our Lady of Lourdes, we humble pray for your intercession. Amen
Our Lady health of the sick pray for us
Our lady of Lourdes, pray for us, especially the Aged and the weak in Jesus name, Amen. Thanks Fr. Chinaka, for the impact of knowledge and prayers. God bless you abundantly. Amen .
Our Lady of Lourdes pray for Us Amen
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.
Amen. Our Lady of Lourdes continues to intercede for us.
Amen
Our Lady of Lourdes, pray for us
Our Lady of Lourdes, mother of all children; pray for us.
Our lady of Lourdes, pray for us
Our Lady of Lourdes, intercede for Roseline Amah, Amen!
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, Jesus Christ our special requests according to thy Divine Will. Amen.
Thank You JESUS and Our Lady of Lourdes….
Our Lady of Lourdes, pray for us
Pray for us
Amen
Amen
Our Lady most pure intercede for us your children
Our Lady of Lourdes and St. Bernadette intercede for my mother, my senior Sister, myself all the aged and weak that the God will strengthen us all through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen
Our Lady of Lourdes! Be thou my consolation in trials. and receive answers to my prayers. Amen!
Our Lady of Lourdes pray for me and my family
Our Lady of Lourdes please pray for me Amen.
Amen
Amen
AMEN
Our Lady of Lourdes pray for us who have recourse to thee
Mary our Lady of Lourdes, Pray for us Amen
Amen.
Our Lady of Lourdes pray for us
Thank you Jesus, thank you lord
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.
Amen
Our lady mother of Lourdes pray for me and my family Amen
Amen
Our Lady who conceived without original sin, pray for us
Queen of heaven; Pray for us
Amen
Virgin Mary, Queen and Mother, be our comfort, hope, strength, and consolation. Amen.
Our Lady Of Lourdes
Pray for us