THE POWERFUL NOVENA TO OUR LADY OF LOURDES: DAY 8 – (FOR ALL THOSE WHO HAVE DIED AS A RESULT OF THEIR ILLNESS AND FOR THE GRACE OF FORTITUDE TO THE FAMILIES WHO MOURN THE DEMISE OF THEIR LOVED ONES)

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 8 – Bernadette after the Apparition)

– The  vocation, death, and incorruptible body of Bernadette

Bernadette joined the order of the Sisters of Charity. Throughout her life, she remained sickly but attended patiently to her duties as infirmarian and sacristan in the convent. She died a holy death on April 16, 1879. She was 34 years old. Bernadette was buried in the convent’s grounds in Nevers, France. Her body was exhumed thirty years later on September 22, 1909, in the presence of two medical doctors, several appointed officials, and nuns from the local convent. When Bernadette’s coffin was opened, there was no odour, and her body was completely untouched by the laws of nature.

A second exhumation took place on April 3, 1919. The body of the then declared Venerable was found in the same state of preservation as ten years earlier, except that the face was slightly discoloured, due to the washing it had undergone during the first exhumation. A worker in wax was entrusted with the task of coating the face of the Saint who had been dead forty years. The sacred relic (Bernadette’s body) was placed in a coffin of gold and glass and can be viewed to this very day in the Chapel of Saint Bernadette at the motherhouse in Nevers, France.

DAY EIGHT PRAYER

O Immaculate Mother of God, from heaven itself you came to appear to the little Bernadette in the rough Grotto of Lourdes! And as Bernadette knelt at your feet and the miraculous spring burst forth and as multitudes have knelt ever since before your shrine, O Mother of God, we kneel before you today to ask that in your mercy you plead with your Divine Son to grant the special 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, 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

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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Solomon
Solomon
2 years ago

Thanks padre

Nneka Casmira
Nneka Casmira
2 years ago

O Mary conceived without sin pray for us who have recourse to thee Amen

Adaeze
Adaeze
2 years ago

Our Lady of Lourdes, please be gracious and come to my aid. Amen

Adaeze
Adaeze
10 months ago
Reply to  Adaeze

Amen

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

Our Lady of Lourdes, pray for us.
St Bernadette, pray for us.

Irene Tesa
Irene Tesa
1 year ago

Mama we trust in your great intercession as always amen amen amen amen amen amen amen

Lawrence Okonofua
Lawrence Okonofua
1 year ago

Our Lady Queen and Patroness of Nigeria, pray for your children.
We pray for enabling graces for Osi and Ehy to meet the demands of their new responsibilities.

Emeka Alu
Emeka Alu
1 year ago

Amen.

Victoria Agbonyeme
Victoria Agbonyeme
1 year ago

Our lady of Lourdes through your intercession God Divine will be done. Amen

Augustina Ayo-Ogbor
Augustina Ayo-Ogbor
1 year ago

Our Lady of Lourdes pray for us Amen

Grace
Grace
1 year ago

Amen

Nwosu Christiana
Nwosu Christiana
1 year ago

Our Lady of Lourdes, pray for the terminally ill and the faithful departed, Amen!

Miriam Akaakase
Miriam Akaakase
1 year ago

Amen

Markus dauda
Markus dauda
1 year ago

Our lady of Lourdes pray for us

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

Thank you Jesus for the gift of life. I pray that you bless us with abundant grace to remain faithful to your teachings and the intercession of Our Lady of Lourdes and St. Bernadette to our petitions/request. Amen

Thanks Padre for creating this opportunity to follow up with this Novena.

Grace Orpin
Grace Orpin
1 year ago

Our Lady Queen of Lourdes, pray for us

Priscilla Ugbir
Priscilla Ugbir
1 year ago

Amen

Akujieze Mary-Ann
Akujieze Mary-Ann
1 year ago

Our Lady of Lourdes intercede for us
Amen

Ebubechukwu
Ebubechukwu
1 year ago

Amen

Roselyn Demawa
Roselyn Demawa
1 year ago

Our Lady of Lourdes, comfort your people

Angela Usoh
Angela Usoh
1 year ago

Amen

Mary Ziggar Oluremi Lanko
Mary Ziggar Oluremi Lanko
1 year ago

Amen and Amen

Chinwe Ibe
Chinwe Ibe
1 year ago

Amen

christiana
christiana
1 year ago

Amen

Aikpokhio Anne
Aikpokhio Anne
1 year ago

O Mother of Immaculate Conception, Our Lady of Lourdes, come to the aid of Our Nation- Nigeria. Help us to overcome and deliver us from these economy crisis ravaging our homes. Amen

Blessingmary Eze
Blessingmary Eze
1 year ago

Our lady of Lourdes for our country Nigeria Amen

Leticia Otomewo
Leticia Otomewo
1 year ago

Thank You JESUS……….

Stella Ogbakpah
Stella Ogbakpah
1 year ago

Our lady of Lourdes, pray for us.

Linda John Ojeyokan
Linda John Ojeyokan
1 year ago

Amen.

Felicity
Felicity
1 year ago

Amen

Eghe
Eghe
1 year ago

Amen

Comfort Edewor
Comfort Edewor
1 year ago

Mother most pure, our Lady of Lourdes pray for us

Igbenije Patience
Igbenije Patience
1 year ago

Our lady of Lourdes
Pray for us

Dorothy Abaver
Dorothy Abaver
1 year ago

Our Lady of Lourdes pray for me

Ven
Ven
1 year ago

Amen

Miriam Chigbu
Miriam Chigbu
1 year ago

Our Lady of Lourdes, Refuge of sinners; Pray for me

Grace Wanan Ityosaa
Grace Wanan Ityosaa
1 year ago
Ngosoo Perpetua Chia
Ngosoo Perpetua Chia
1 year ago

Through the intercession of Mary our Lady of Lourdes, may God grant us all our petitions in Jesus Precious name amen

Adaeze
Adaeze
1 year ago

Amen

Emilia
Emilia
1 year ago

Our Lady of Lourdes comforter and help of dying souls pray for us amen

Juliet Chinenye
Juliet Chinenye
1 year ago

Amen

Abuo Felicia Effah
Abuo Felicia Effah
1 year ago

Let your will be done Lord…..Holy Mary pray for us

Kuyoro Paul
Kuyoro Paul
1 year ago

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

Ogochukwu
Ogochukwu
1 year ago

O Mother of God, we kneel before you today to ask that in your mercy you plead with your Divine Son to grant the special favour we seek in this novena. Amen

Bridget ighodalo
Bridget ighodalo
1 year ago

Our lady of Lourdes pray for us Amen

Mojisola
Mojisola
1 year ago

Amen

Lilian Uzoamaka Anyanwu
Lilian Uzoamaka Anyanwu
1 year ago

Our Lady of Lourdes pray for us

Vivian Oyih
Vivian Oyih
1 year ago

Our Lady of Lourdes, Pray for us,
St. Bernadette, Pray for us Amen

Agbalu Glory
Agbalu Glory
1 year ago

Amen

Agbalu Glory francisca
Agbalu Glory francisca
1 year ago

Pray for us

Uchesobola
Uchesobola
1 year ago

Amen

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