Novena of Consolation, Third Day
Novena in Honor of Our Lady of Consolation
Third Day
Holy Mary, Mother of God, bless me today. Bless me and join me in prayer.
I am so lacking in patience, dear Mary. I grow so weary and unhappy at times. There are days when I even find it difficult to raise my heart and my mind in prayer.
Teach me, most holy Mother, to turn to you as an example of patience, acceptance and love.
How truly you can be called "Mother of Consolation." You knew the ultimate grief of witnessing the earthly death of your loving Son. You saw, as so few mothers do, your own flesh and blood, hurt, bleeding and despised, as He climbed Calvary. This most precious offering of Himself to all mankind, you saw mocked and ridiculed. Through all of this you continued to offer for all time the perfect example of a most patient and compassionate mother.
Holy Mother, I ask you to help me become more accepting and patient. May I ever follow your example and strive to make these virtues of patience and acceptance more real in my own life.
Pray for me, please, dear Mother. Ask our blessed Lord to make me more like you. Ask Him also for my very special intentions.
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Keep me in your love, Blessed Mary, and guide me always closer to your Beloved Son, Jesus Christ.
Amen.
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