Traditional Catholic Novena
The Three Hail Marys Novena
Prayed for purity, humility, contrition, a holy life, and a happy death through Mary’s help.
Our Blessed Mother under the Three Hail Marys devotion is traditionally invoked as patron of a holy life, a happy death, purity of heart, humility, contrition.
The Immaculate Conception, Guido Reni (1627)
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The same principal prayer is used each day. Choose the day you are on, pray the main prayer below, and mark the day complete when you finish.
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Day 1
Pray the principal prayer below for this day of the novena.
Principal Prayer for Each Day
Pray this same prayer each day after the day's meditation.
In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
O Immaculate Mary, Virgin most powerful, I beseech thee, through that immense power which thou hast received from the Eternal Father, obtain for me purity of heart, strength to overcome all the enemies of my soul, and the special favor I implore in my present necessity.
Pause here for the grace you are asking.
Mother most pure, forsake me not, despise not my prayer, graciously hear me for God’s glory, thy honor, and the welfare of my soul.
To obtain this favor I honor thy power by reciting:
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.
O Virgin Mary, my Mother, through that ineffable wisdom bestowed upon thee by the Incarnate Word of God, I humbly beseech thee, obtain for me meekness and humility of heart, a perfect knowledge of the divine will, and strength to accomplish it always.
O Mary, Seat of Wisdom, as a tender mother lead me in the path of Christian virtue and perfection; enlighten and enable me to do what is most pleasing to thy beloved Son, and obtain my petition.
To obtain this grace I honor thy wisdom by reciting:
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.
O Mother of Mercy, mother of penitent sinners, I stand before thee sinful and sorrowful, beseeching thee, through the immense love given to thee by the Holy Spirit for us poor sinners, obtain for me true and perfect contrition for my sins, which I hate and detest with all my heart because I love God.
Mother most merciful, help me in my present necessity.
Turn then those eyes of mercy toward us, O clement, O loving, O sweet Virgin Mary.
To obtain this precious gift, I honor thy loving mercy by reciting:
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.
In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
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