One of the incredible things about our relationship with God is the fact that he is available to us any time through prayer. As part of maintaining your relationship with God, he has given us several tools and countless holy individuals that can help you to put together a prayer request if there is something that you want to give thanks for or a challenge that you may be experiencing in your life. One of the greatest saints that God provides us is the Virgin Mary. As the mother of God, she can provide us with the protection and the guidance that we need to be able to manage the difficult situations that we may find ourselves in. Therefore, there are countless Catholics who make the commitment to make a 30 day novena to the Virgin Mary in hopes that any trials or tribulations will be seen to through her intercession.
You will receive photos of your printed prayer request placed on the Stone of Anointing; the place where Jesus’ body was prepared for burial after his crucifixion.
What is the 30 Day Prayer to Mary?
A 30 day prayer to Mary is a special string of prayers that you will need to say at least one a day for the next 30 days. There are many reasons why Catholics opt to make a 30 day prayer to Mary. For example, during the month where Our Lady of Lourdes is remembered and celebrated, Catholics may opt to say a 30 day prayer to Mary as part of their dedication to her.
What is the Most Powerful Novena in the Catholic Church?
There are several powerful novenas that a Catholic can say as part of their daily prayer. Not only can a person make a prayer novena to the Virgin Mary but they can also say a prayer novena to the saints. For example, it’s not uncommon for Catholics to make a novena revolving around a prayer to St. Jude on behalf of a loved one who is struggling with an illness. If you’re still searching for guidance when it comes to the type of novena that would be best for you in your current situation, here is an example of a prayer that you can say asking God for that guidance:
Mary,
I come to you in supplication and ask for your guidance protection as I navigate through these different details of my life. I know that you will always protect me as I take steps toward managing my life and becoming closer to God and your son, Jesus Christ. Please always stay with me through these potential challenges. Amen.
How Do You Pray a Novena?
A novena is something that is commonly associated with the rosary. While it’s simple to pray the rosary, a novena can elevate your rosary prayer intentions as you spend time going through the prayers of the rosary and making a special dedication to Mary. However, there are many people that either don’t know how to pray the rosary or don’t feel as though they have the time during their day to pray the rosary. Therefore, as part of their novena, they may decide to say a prayer simply when they have time. As long as you dedicate a set amount of time each day to prayer for the next 30 days, you can take comfort in the fact that God and Mary with hear your novena.
Unique Ways You Can Pray a 30 Day Novena to The Virgin Mary
There are several opportunities that you have throughout your day or even throughout your week to pray a 30 day novena to the Virgin Mary. Regardless of whether you’re including your novena prayers into your prayers for the dead or a prayer for strength due to a difficult situation that you’re experiencing, here are just a few examples of ways that you can say a 30 day novena to the Virgin Mary:
- Ask your prayer group for help
- Wake up earlier and say a novena in the morning
- Set time aside to pray before you go to bed
- Take time during adoration and say a novena