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. We shall pray the Novena together this year... as loving children of the Help of Christians, and grow closer to our Saviour, Lord Jesus Christ.
23rd May, 2018 - Day 9
What Eve had destroyed, was
created, through you, Holy Mary, once again in the Son, opening Heaven’s gate
and giving refuge to the downcast.
“When
Jesus therefore had seen his mother and the disciple standing whom he loved, he
says to his mother: Woman, behold your son. After that, he says to the
disciple: Behold your mother. And from that hour, the disciple took her to his
own.” (John 19: 26-27)
Mary
Most Holy, lovingly consenting to the immolation of the Victim she bore, was
given as a mother to the disciple and to all of us. The Virgin Mary is the
Church's model of faith and charity. Mary, Help of Christians, cooperates in
the work of the Redeemer to restore the supernatural life in souls.
“Behold, your Mother." (John 19: 27).
PRAYER:
O
Mary, my most gracious Mother, at all times so ready to be the help of
Christians, assist me with your powerful patronage throughout my life and
especially at the hour of death. Grant that, having loved and revered you on
earth, I may sing your mercies in Heaven. Amen.
(Remember your Intentions here)
Mary, Help of Christians, Pray for us.
Prayer Concluding the Novena:
O God You who established the Mother of Your beloved Son as Mother and Help of Christians, grant, we beseech, that we may live under Your protection, and that the Church may rejoice in Your everlasting peace.Through Our Lord Jesus Christ, Your Son, in union with the Holy Spirit. Amen
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