The Immaculate Conception by Guido Reni

Traditional Catholic Novena

The Three Hail Marys Novena

A traditional Catholic The Three Hail Marys novena for a holy life, a happy death, and purity of heart. Traditionally prayed March 20 through March 28, or any time.

9 daysFeast: March 290 of 9 complete

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Pray the principal prayer for this day of the novena.

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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.

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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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About this novena

Description

This novena follows the old Three Hail Marys devotion to ask Our Lady for purity, wisdom, mercy, and perseverance to the end.

Traditionally invoked as patron of

a holy life, a happy death, purity of heart, humility, contrition

Traditionally prayed for

Often prayed for a holy life, a happy death, purity of heart, humility, and contrition.

Usual timing

March 20 through March 28, or any time

9 daysFeast: March 29a holy lifea happy deathpurity of hearthumilitycontrition
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The Immaculate Conception by Guido Reni

The Immaculate Conception, Guido Reni (1627)