The Oratory
Enter into silence. Pray these prayers daily before Our Lady, and make the novena in preparation for her feast on December 12 — or in any time of need.
Pray Daily
Traditional
Our Lady of Guadalupe, Mystical Rose, make intercession for Holy Church, protect the Sovereign Pontiff, help all those who invoke thee in their necessities, and since thou art the ever Virgin Mary and Mother of the true God, obtain for us from thy most holy Son the grace of keeping our faith, of sweet hope in the midst of the bitterness of life, of burning charity, and the precious gift of final perseverance. Amen.
St. Bernard of Clairvaux
Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who fled to thy protection, implored thy help, or sought thy intercession was left unaided. Inspired by this confidence, I fly unto thee, O Virgin of virgins, my Mother; to thee do I come, before thee I stand, sinful and sorrowful. O Mother of the Word Incarnate, despise not my petitions, but in thy mercy hear and answer me. Amen.
The Church's most ancient Marian prayer, c. 250 A.D.
We fly to thy protection, O Holy Mother of God. Despise not our petitions in our necessities, but deliver us always from all dangers, O glorious and blessed Virgin. Amen.
From the Gospel of St. Luke
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee; blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
Nine Days of Devotion
Day 1 of 9
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.
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