Novena of Consolation, First Day
Everyone who isn't living in a cave and at least has access to a TV, has seen the devastation of Hurricane Katrina. Everyone wants to help; some can help with money others with food and clothing donations. For some of us, the most we can do is sit, watch and pray.
David and I recently visited the Basilica and National Shrine of Our Lady of Consolation. During our visit we participated in a rosary walk and Confraternity dedication ceremony. We even were blessed with a piece of the True Cross!
Originally, we had intended to start a prayer in Thanksgiving for our good fortune in my finding a job close to him, and in being received into the confraternity. However, with the onset of Katrina we decided this novena would be better prayed for the survivors. We started ours a little while ago but I thought it would be nice to post these for others who wish to join in.
Novena in Honor of Our Lady of Consolation
First Day
Blessed Mary, Mother of Consolation, I ask you to pray with me now as i come before you as your child. Kindly be with me, dear Mother; guide me in your gentle way.
It was after nine days of prayer in the upper room that you, Mary, and the close friends of Jesus recieved the gift of the Holy Spirit. Behold me then, most kind Mother, as I too pray for nine days, in humble imitation of you.
Blessed Queen of heaven, you are the chosen one of our most loving Father. You are the Blessed Mother of God, our Saviot, Jesus. You are most clost to His heart. Please join your prayers to mine.
Pray with me, Mary, for these intentions, these needs that are on my mine and in my heart.
(pause)
Above all, dear Mother, keep me always as your devoted child. May I ever have before my eyes your beautiful example of acceptance of the will of the Father. May I ever strive to hold in my heart the teaching of your most blessed Son, my Lord Jesus Christ.
Amen.
Brother Jeffery Hines, OFM Conv.
Imprimi Potest
V. Rev. Lawrence Mattingly, OM Conv.
Nihil Obstat
Rev. Juniper Cummings, OFM Conv.
Imprimatur
+Most Rev. John A. Donovan, D.D.
Bishop of Toledo
March, 1978
On a "Why do Catholics do that?" side note: This is a lovely prayer for many reasons, as it also explains the thinking behind the development of the Novena devotion.
Anonymous said...
03 September, 2005 11:48