Novena to Mary, Help of Christians

Today begins the novena to Mary, Help of Christians!

PRAYER: O Virgin Most Holy, powerful help of Christians, I confidently appeal to the throne of your mercy. Hear the prayers of this poor sinner that begs your help, so I may always flee from sin and from the occasions of sin. Behold the first grace that I ask from this novena. Amen 

Our Father... 
Hail Mary...
Glory Be… 
Hail Holy Queen…
Mary, Help of Christians, Pray for us. 

A SHORT BIBLICAL READING:

“And a great sign appeared in heaven: A woman clothed with the sun, and the moon under her feet, and on her head a crown of twelve stars.” (Apoc. 12: 1)

“And the dragon was angry against the woman: and went to make war with the rest of her seed, who keep the commandments of God and have the testimony of Jesus Christ. (Apoc. 12: 17)

Two distinguishing signs of the authentic faithful: Jesus and Mary, salvation of believers and help of Christians. Unto death I promise that I shall remain faithful to my religion: the Holy, Roman, Catholic and Apostolic Church.

You can see all of the novena prayers here!

Mary Help of Christians Novena (Day 9)

May 23: for Young People
May they not allow themselves to be captivated by materialism, by consumerism, by individualism; may they strive to live according to ideals that can build a society that is more just and respectful toward all values, including religious ones.

Mary Help of Christians Novena (Day 8)

May 22: for the Catholic Faithful
May they be aware that they can be good citizens while striving to be true Christians; may they commit themselves more and more to spreading moral values and the Gospel among their many fellow citizens who do not yet know Christ.

Mary Help of Christians Novena (Day 7)

May 21: for the Chinese Government
May it be ever more open to the values and respect for human rights; not be afraid of Christ; and commit itself to building harmony and permitting everyone to live and practice their faith in peace.

Mary Help of Christians Novena (Day 6)

May 20: for the “Underground” Catholic Communities
May they be aware of the significance of the decision to be underground, without ever closing themselves off from the official communities, but seeking to be the promoters of reconciliation and unity, in charity and in the truth.

Mary Help of Christians Novena (Day 5)

May 19: for the “Official” Catholic Communities
May they know how to carry out the mission entrusted to them, “giving to Caesar what belongs to Caesar,” but without compromising what belongs to God and to his Church.

Mary Help of Christians Novena (Day 4)

May 18: for Seminarians and for Vocations
May they be faithful to the call of the Divine Master, ready to serve the world without being of the world.

Mary Help of Christians Novena (Day 3)

May 17: for Religious Women
May they be witnesses to the values of consecrated life and to the Kingdom already present among the people of God, and ardent flames of charity, contemplatives in action.

Mary Help of Christians Novena (Day 2)

May 16: for Priests
May they be guides of the people of God through the example of an evangelical life and the witness of their attachment to the Apostolic See.

Mary Help of Christians Novena (Day 1)

May 15: for the Bishops of China
May they be shining signs of communion and unity, zealous pastors and animators of the church community, and untiring promoters of the work of evangelization among non-believers.