Traditional Catholic Novena
Our Lady Star of the Sea Novena
A traditional Catholic novena to Our Lady Star of the Sea for sailors and coastal communities. Traditionally prayed September 18 through September 26, or any time.
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About This Novena
This novena draws on the old Christian instinct of calling Mary the Star of the Sea: the one who guides the faithful when the waters are dark, the way is uncertain, and Christ must be kept in view.
Traditionally prayed for
Often prayed for sailors, coastal communities, those in need of guidance, and travelers.
Usual timing
September 18 through September 26, or any time
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In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Ave Maris Stella
Hail, bright star of ocean, God's own Mother blest, Ever sinless Virgin, Gate of heavenly rest.
Taking that sweet Ave Which from Gabriel came, Peace confirm within us, Changing Eva's name.
Break the captives' fetters, Light on blindness pour, All our ills expelling, Every bliss implore.
Show thyself a Mother, May the Word Divine, Born for us thy Infant, Hear our prayers through thine.
Virgin all excelling, Mildest of the mild, Freed from guilt, preserve us, Pure and undefiled.
Keep our life all spotless, Make our way secure, Til we find in Jesus, Joy forevermore.
Through the highest heaven To the Almighty Three, Father, Son, and Spirit, One same glory be.
Amen.
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Bright Star of the Sea, guide us. Our Lady, Star of the Sea, pray for seafarers, pray for us.
Amen.
Our Father, who art in Heaven, hallowed be Thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done on earth as it is in Heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Amen.
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.
Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.
Our Lady Star of the Sea, pray for us!
In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
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About this novena
Description
This novena draws on the old Christian instinct of calling Mary the Star of the Sea: the one who guides the faithful when the waters are dark, the way is uncertain, and Christ must be kept in view.
Traditionally invoked as patron of
sailors, coastal communities, those in need of guidance, travelers
Traditionally prayed for
Often prayed for sailors, coastal communities, those in need of guidance, and travelers.
Usual timing
September 18 through September 26, or any time
The Immaculate Conception, Guido Reni (1627)