Alex Ortega/EyeEm/Getty Images On February 11, 1858, the Blessed Virgin
Mary appeared to 14-year-old Bernadette Soubirous in a grotto in Lourdes, France. By July 16, five months later, Mary had appeared 18 times and had declared herself to be the Immaculate Conception. During one apparition, the Blessed Virgin told Bernadette to drink from a fountain of water, which suddenly
appeared. For over a century and a half, pilgrims to Lourdes have been miraculously healed by contact with this fountain's waters. This Novena to Our Lady of Lourdes can be prayed at any time, but it is especially appropriate in the days before February 11, the Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes. Many Catholics begin the
novena on February 2, the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord, to complete it on February 10, the eve of the Feast of Our Lady of
Lourdes. Franco Origlia/Stringer/Getty Images Each day of the novena begins with the following Opening Prayer of the Novena to Our Lady of Lourdes, which you can also pray by itself for nine days for a shorter version of the novena. In it, we recall the many miracles that have been wrought at the Grotto of Lourdes since Our Lady appeared there in 1858, and we ask for her intercession for our own needs. The Opening Prayer of the Novena to Our Lady of Lourdes
After praying the Opening Prayer, you can find the appropriate prayer for each day of the novena below. Day 1: Mother of the Eternal WordCulture Club/Getty Images On the first day of the Novena to Our Lady of Lourdes, we recall the favor that God has bestowed on the Blessed Virgin Mary by choosing her to be the mother of His Son, Jesus, and preserving her from the stain of original sin. Begin by praying the Opening Prayer for the Novena to Our Lady of Lourdes (above). Prayer for the First Day
Day 2: The Immaculate ConceptionNikada/Getty Images On the second day of the Novena to Our Lady of Lourdes, we commemorate the Blessed Virgin Mary's revelation of herself to Saint Bernadette as the Immaculate Conception and pray that our hearts may be consumed with love for Christ and His Blessed Mother. Begin by praying the Opening Prayer for the Novena to Our Lady of Lourdes (above).
Day 3: Conceived Without SinGodong/Getty Images The prayer for the third day of the Novena to Our Lady of Lourdes recalls the first miracle at the site where Saint Bernadette saw the Blessed Virgin Mary: the springing forth of a fountain whose waters continue to heal pilgrims to this day. Begin by praying the Opening Prayer for the Novena to Our Lady of Lourdes (above). Prayer for the Third Day
Day 4: O Immaculate Queen of HeavenPascal Deloche/Getty Images In the prayer for the fourth day of the Novena to Our Lady of Lourdes, we call upon Mary, the Queen of Heaven, to dispense to us the graces that we need. Begin by praying the Opening Prayer for the Novena to Our Lady of Lourdes (above).
Day 5: O Mary ImmaculateJohn Elk III/Getty Images On the fifth day of the Novena to Our Lady of Lourdes, we express our confidence in the mercy of Mary Immaculate and of her Divine Son's love for His Mother. Begin by praying the Opening Prayer for the Novena to Our Lady of Lourdes (above).
Day 6: O Lady of BernadetteJohn Elk III/Getty Images In the prayer for the sixth day of the Novena to Our Lady of Lourdes, we ask the Blessed Virgin Mary to look on us with compassion, as she once looked on Saint Bernadette. Begin by praying the Opening Prayer for the Novena to Our Lady of Lourdes (above). Prayer for the Sixth Day
Day 7: A Worthy Dwelling PlaceMark Daffey/Getty Images On the seventh day of the Novena to Our Lady of Lourdes, we ask God to protect and sustain us physically and spiritually. Begin by praying the Opening Prayer for the Novena to Our Lady of Lourdes (above). Prayer for the Seventh Day
Day 8: O Immaculate Mother of GodGodong/Getty Images In the prayer for the eighth day of the Novena to Our Lady of Lourdes, we unite our prayers to those of Saint Bernadette and of all the pilgrims to Lourdes. Begin by praying the Opening Prayer for the Novena to Our Lady of Lourdes (above).
Day 9: O Mother of Our Divine LordAlex Ortega/EyeEm/Getty Images On the final day of the Novena to Our Lady of Lourdes, we pray for the grace of a happy death and express our confidence that our request in this novena will be granted. Begin by praying the Opening Prayer for the Novena to Our Lady of Lourdes (above).
How do you pray the Lady of Lourdes novena?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.
How do you pray the 9 day novena?The most traditional way to pray a novena is to recite it at least once a day over the course of 9 days. Choose a time of day to recite your novena prayer. You should pray your novena during the same time each day. For example, if you pray at 9 am the first day, you should pray at 9 am the remaining days.
What is the significance of 9 days novena?The word Novena is rooted in the Latin word for nine. The practice of the novena is based in early Christianity, where Masses were held for nine days with devotional prayers for someone who has died.
What day is the novena to Our Lady of Lourdes?Many Catholics begin the novena on February 2, the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord, to complete it on February 10, the eve of the Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes.
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