2018 - is a very special year! It is 150 years since the Basilica of Mary Help of Christians in Valdocco, Turin was consecrated, in 1868. The Basilica was commissioned by the Blessed Mother herself, through her beloved apostle - St. John Bosco! The title itself has a great history to narrate but most of all, the years,the decades and the centuries of experience of the nearness and protection of the Blessed Mother to a suffering and persecuted son, daughter or people of God, is what matters most. This is why the Mother told Don Bosco, about the Basilica: This is my house, from here shall my glory go forth!
The title Help of Christians, more than anything refers to the special protection that the Blessed Mother offers to those who love her most beloved Son, our Lord Jesus Christ. As true sons and daughters of our Blessed Mother, we are called to love Jesus our Lord and follow his steps. We shall pray the Novena together this year... loving children of the Help of Christians, and grow closer to our Saviour, Lord Jesus Christ.
15th May, 2018 - Day 1
Hail, Star of the sea, Blessed Mother of God,
ever fruitful
Virgin, happy gate of heaven.
“And a great sign appeared in heaven: A woman clothed with the sun, and the moon under her feet, and on her head a crown of twelve stars.” (Rev. 12: 1)
“And the dragon was angry against the woman: and went to make war with the rest of her seed, who keep the commandments of God and have the testimony of Jesus Christ. (Rev. 12: 17)
Mary the Blessed Mother is an unparalleled distinguishing mark of an authentic faithful, who promises to remain faithful unto death, to the One, Holy, Catholic and Apostolic Church.
PRAYER:
O
Virgin Most Holy, powerful help of Christians, I confidently appeal to the
throne of your mercy. Hear the prayers of this poor sinner that begs your help,
so I may always flee from sin and from the occasions of sin. Behold the first
grace that I ask from this novena. Amen
(Remember your Intentions here)
Mary, Help of Christians, Pray for us.
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