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Novena to Our Lady of Guadalupe
Nine Days of Prayer
How to Pray
Begin each day with the Sign of the Cross. Read the day's theme and intention, then pray the novena prayer slowly, inserting your own request where indicated. Close with an Our Father, Hail Mary, and Glory Be.
Day 1 of 9
The Message of Tepeyac
For a heart open to Our Lady's maternal voice, as St. Juan Diego's was.
Our Lady of Guadalupe, according to thy message in Mexico, I venerate thee as "the Virgin Mother of the true God for whom we live, the Creator of all the world, Maker of heaven and earth." In spirit I kneel before thy most holy image, which thou didst miraculously imprint upon the cloak of the Indian Juan Diego. With the faith of the countless pilgrims who visit thy shrine, I beg thee for this favor: (mention your intention). Remember, O Immaculate Virgin, the words thou spoke to thy devout client: "I am a merciful Mother to thee and to all thy people who love me and trust in me and invoke my help. I listen to their lamentations and solace all their sorrows and their sufferings." I beg thee to be a merciful Mother to me, because I sincerely love thee and trust in thee and invoke thy help. I entreat thee, Our Lady of Guadalupe, to grant my request, if this be the Will of God, in order that I may bear witness to thy love, thy compassion, thy help and protection. Do not forsake me in my needs. Our Lady of Guadalupe, pray for us. Amen.
Day 2 of 9
Mother of the True God
For deeper faith in Jesus Christ, the true God for whom we live.
Our Lady of Guadalupe, according to thy message in Mexico, I venerate thee as "the Virgin Mother of the true God for whom we live, the Creator of all the world, Maker of heaven and earth." In spirit I kneel before thy most holy image, which thou didst miraculously imprint upon the cloak of the Indian Juan Diego. With the faith of the countless pilgrims who visit thy shrine, I beg thee for this favor: (mention your intention). Remember, O Immaculate Virgin, the words thou spoke to thy devout client: "I am a merciful Mother to thee and to all thy people who love me and trust in me and invoke my help. I listen to their lamentations and solace all their sorrows and their sufferings." I beg thee to be a merciful Mother to me, because I sincerely love thee and trust in thee and invoke thy help. I entreat thee, Our Lady of Guadalupe, to grant my request, if this be the Will of God, in order that I may bear witness to thy love, thy compassion, thy help and protection. Do not forsake me in my needs. Our Lady of Guadalupe, pray for us. Amen.
Day 3 of 9
Am I Not Here?
For trust in Mary's protection in every fear and anguish.
Our Lady of Guadalupe, according to thy message in Mexico, I venerate thee as "the Virgin Mother of the true God for whom we live, the Creator of all the world, Maker of heaven and earth." In spirit I kneel before thy most holy image, which thou didst miraculously imprint upon the cloak of the Indian Juan Diego. With the faith of the countless pilgrims who visit thy shrine, I beg thee for this favor: (mention your intention). Remember, O Immaculate Virgin, the words thou spoke to thy devout client: "I am a merciful Mother to thee and to all thy people who love me and trust in me and invoke my help. I listen to their lamentations and solace all their sorrows and their sufferings." I beg thee to be a merciful Mother to me, because I sincerely love thee and trust in thee and invoke thy help. I entreat thee, Our Lady of Guadalupe, to grant my request, if this be the Will of God, in order that I may bear witness to thy love, thy compassion, thy help and protection. Do not forsake me in my needs. Our Lady of Guadalupe, pray for us. Amen.
Day 4 of 9
The Humble Messenger
For the grace of humility, after the example of St. Juan Diego.
Our Lady of Guadalupe, according to thy message in Mexico, I venerate thee as "the Virgin Mother of the true God for whom we live, the Creator of all the world, Maker of heaven and earth." In spirit I kneel before thy most holy image, which thou didst miraculously imprint upon the cloak of the Indian Juan Diego. With the faith of the countless pilgrims who visit thy shrine, I beg thee for this favor: (mention your intention). Remember, O Immaculate Virgin, the words thou spoke to thy devout client: "I am a merciful Mother to thee and to all thy people who love me and trust in me and invoke my help. I listen to their lamentations and solace all their sorrows and their sufferings." I beg thee to be a merciful Mother to me, because I sincerely love thee and trust in thee and invoke thy help. I entreat thee, Our Lady of Guadalupe, to grant my request, if this be the Will of God, in order that I may bear witness to thy love, thy compassion, thy help and protection. Do not forsake me in my needs. Our Lady of Guadalupe, pray for us. Amen.
Day 5 of 9
Roses in Winter
For hope in God's providence when all seems barren.
Our Lady of Guadalupe, according to thy message in Mexico, I venerate thee as "the Virgin Mother of the true God for whom we live, the Creator of all the world, Maker of heaven and earth." In spirit I kneel before thy most holy image, which thou didst miraculously imprint upon the cloak of the Indian Juan Diego. With the faith of the countless pilgrims who visit thy shrine, I beg thee for this favor: (mention your intention). Remember, O Immaculate Virgin, the words thou spoke to thy devout client: "I am a merciful Mother to thee and to all thy people who love me and trust in me and invoke my help. I listen to their lamentations and solace all their sorrows and their sufferings." I beg thee to be a merciful Mother to me, because I sincerely love thee and trust in thee and invoke thy help. I entreat thee, Our Lady of Guadalupe, to grant my request, if this be the Will of God, in order that I may bear witness to thy love, thy compassion, thy help and protection. Do not forsake me in my needs. Our Lady of Guadalupe, pray for us. Amen.
Day 6 of 9
The Miraculous Image
For eyes to see the presence of God in His signs and wonders.
Our Lady of Guadalupe, according to thy message in Mexico, I venerate thee as "the Virgin Mother of the true God for whom we live, the Creator of all the world, Maker of heaven and earth." In spirit I kneel before thy most holy image, which thou didst miraculously imprint upon the cloak of the Indian Juan Diego. With the faith of the countless pilgrims who visit thy shrine, I beg thee for this favor: (mention your intention). Remember, O Immaculate Virgin, the words thou spoke to thy devout client: "I am a merciful Mother to thee and to all thy people who love me and trust in me and invoke my help. I listen to their lamentations and solace all their sorrows and their sufferings." I beg thee to be a merciful Mother to me, because I sincerely love thee and trust in thee and invoke thy help. I entreat thee, Our Lady of Guadalupe, to grant my request, if this be the Will of God, in order that I may bear witness to thy love, thy compassion, thy help and protection. Do not forsake me in my needs. Our Lady of Guadalupe, pray for us. Amen.
Day 7 of 9
Patroness of the Americas
For the conversion and unity of all the peoples of the Americas.
Our Lady of Guadalupe, according to thy message in Mexico, I venerate thee as "the Virgin Mother of the true God for whom we live, the Creator of all the world, Maker of heaven and earth." In spirit I kneel before thy most holy image, which thou didst miraculously imprint upon the cloak of the Indian Juan Diego. With the faith of the countless pilgrims who visit thy shrine, I beg thee for this favor: (mention your intention). Remember, O Immaculate Virgin, the words thou spoke to thy devout client: "I am a merciful Mother to thee and to all thy people who love me and trust in me and invoke my help. I listen to their lamentations and solace all their sorrows and their sufferings." I beg thee to be a merciful Mother to me, because I sincerely love thee and trust in thee and invoke thy help. I entreat thee, Our Lady of Guadalupe, to grant my request, if this be the Will of God, in order that I may bear witness to thy love, thy compassion, thy help and protection. Do not forsake me in my needs. Our Lady of Guadalupe, pray for us. Amen.
Day 8 of 9
Protectress of the Unborn
For the protection of all human life from conception to natural death.
Our Lady of Guadalupe, according to thy message in Mexico, I venerate thee as "the Virgin Mother of the true God for whom we live, the Creator of all the world, Maker of heaven and earth." In spirit I kneel before thy most holy image, which thou didst miraculously imprint upon the cloak of the Indian Juan Diego. With the faith of the countless pilgrims who visit thy shrine, I beg thee for this favor: (mention your intention). Remember, O Immaculate Virgin, the words thou spoke to thy devout client: "I am a merciful Mother to thee and to all thy people who love me and trust in me and invoke my help. I listen to their lamentations and solace all their sorrows and their sufferings." I beg thee to be a merciful Mother to me, because I sincerely love thee and trust in thee and invoke thy help. I entreat thee, Our Lady of Guadalupe, to grant my request, if this be the Will of God, in order that I may bear witness to thy love, thy compassion, thy help and protection. Do not forsake me in my needs. Our Lady of Guadalupe, pray for us. Amen.
Day 9 of 9
Star of the New Evangelization
For courage to bring Christ to the world, as Mary brought Him to Tepeyac.
Our Lady of Guadalupe, according to thy message in Mexico, I venerate thee as "the Virgin Mother of the true God for whom we live, the Creator of all the world, Maker of heaven and earth." In spirit I kneel before thy most holy image, which thou didst miraculously imprint upon the cloak of the Indian Juan Diego. With the faith of the countless pilgrims who visit thy shrine, I beg thee for this favor: (mention your intention). Remember, O Immaculate Virgin, the words thou spoke to thy devout client: "I am a merciful Mother to thee and to all thy people who love me and trust in me and invoke my help. I listen to their lamentations and solace all their sorrows and their sufferings." I beg thee to be a merciful Mother to me, because I sincerely love thee and trust in thee and invoke thy help. I entreat thee, Our Lady of Guadalupe, to grant my request, if this be the Will of God, in order that I may bear witness to thy love, thy compassion, thy help and protection. Do not forsake me in my needs. Our Lady of Guadalupe, pray for us. Amen.
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Our Lady of Guadalupe, pray for us.