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[Catholic Caucus] Cardinal Burke announces novena to Our Lady of Guadalupe for ‘crises of our age’The novena aims to invoke Our Lady's protection over the Church and the world ‘against the pressing crises of our age,’ culminating in a consecration on December 12, the feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe.This article was originally published by PerMariam: Mater DolorosaVATICAN CITY (PerMariam) — Raymond Cardinal Burke has announced the start of a global, nine-month novena to Our Lady of Guadalupe, calling on Catholics to beseech Mary’s intercession on the Church and the world in the face of the “crises of our age.”In...

[Catholic Caucus] The 54-Day Rosary Novena for Our Nation Feast of the Assumption – Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary August 15 – October 7“I desire, through my children of America, to further the cause of faith and purity among peoples and nations. Let them come to me with confidence and simplicity, and I their Mother, will teach them . . . “Our Lady of America to Sr. Mildred Mary Neuzil Imprimatur: Paul F Leibold, VGJoin thousands from coast to coast unified in prayer for our nation and world.We make it easy for you by sending the daily prayers...

[Catholic Caucus] Novena for Our NationA Battle for the Catholic Church, the Family and Our NationAugust 15th to October 7th, 2022 The Novena will begin on August 15th, the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, and will end on October 7th, the Memorial of Our Lady of the Rosary. The intention for which we are praying together is: For the Strength and Unity of Our Church; and for the Protection of the Family and Our Nation. Mary, Queen of Peace, pray for us! We, the Church Militant on earth, are engaged in a spiritual battle of historic...

[Catholic Caucus] Novena to Christ the King for the Sake of the Latin MassEditor’s note: the following Novena is being prayed by certain Latin Mass communities for the intention of preserving the ancient Roman Rite at their parish. We invite readers to join in this Novena, starting this Friday, for the sake of all our brethren facing a struggle to preserve the rite of our fathers. Options• 9 Day Novena to Christ the King prayer only (no Rosary) • 9 Day Novena to Christ the King prayer after RosaryDATESFirst Day: Friday, October 22ndLast Day: Saturday, October 30thFor: Feast of Christ...

Prayer: Lord Jesus Christ, You have destroyed the power of death and given the hope of eternal life for body and soul. You granted your Mother a special place in your glory, and did not allow decay to touch her body. As we rejoice in the Assumption of Mary, grant us renewed confidence in the victory of life over death. Amen.

"O God, who by the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary, did prepare a worthy dwelling place for Your Son, we beseech You that, as by the foreseen death of this, Your Son, You did preserve Her from all stain, so too You would permit us, purified through Her intercession, to come unto You. Through the same Lord Jesus Christ, Your Son, who lives and reigns with You in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God, world without end. Amen."

Our nation needs the power of prayer more than ever. In times of crisis, Catholics turn instinctively to the Mother of God to heal our wounds. Now, we can all do our part in this national effort by praying the Novena to the Mother of God for the Nation. In this powerful supplication, our voices speak as one asking Mary’s intercession to unite us as one nation under God. It reminds us of the central truths of our faith, Mary’s unique role in our salvation, and our complete confidence in her ability to help her children on Earth overcome adversity.

Meditations for each day of the novena. Day 1 (A Plea for Reparation), Day 2 (For the Conversion of Sinners), Day 3 (Devotion to the Immaculate Heart of Mary and World Peace), Day 4 (The Holy Rosary), Day 5 ( Purity and Modesty), Day 6 (Priests, Religious and Rulers), Day 7 (The Vision of Hell), Day 8 (The Errors of Russia), Day 9 (The Triumph of the Immaculate Heart of Mary)

The Knights of Columbus announced Tuesday a “Novena for the Cause of Life” as part of Respect Life Month, observed in October. The novena will take place Oct. 4-12. Each day of the novena will include a decade of the rosary, a reflection on a quote from Pope Francis, and a closing prayer to Mary taken from Evangelium vitae, St. John Paul II's 1995 encyclical on the value and inviolability of human life. "The cause of life is today's preeminent priority, as Pope Francis indicated when meeting with the US bishops in January," said Carl Anderson, Supreme Knight, according to...

Final day of the novena of Our Lady of Mount Carmel. "O Most Holy Mother of Mount Carmel, when asked by a saint to grant privileges to the family of Carmel, you gave assurance of your Motherly love and help to those faithful to you and to your Son. Behold us, your children." "We glory in wearing your holy habit, which makes us members of your family of Carmel, through which we shall have your powerful protection in life, at death and even after death." "Look down with love, O Gate of Heaven, on all those now in their last...

“You give us hope, O Mother of Mercy, that through your Scapular promise we might quickly pass through the fires of purgatory to the Kingdom of your Son. Be our comfort and our hope. Grant that our hope may not be in vain but that, ever faithful to your Son and to you, we may speedily enjoy after death the blessed company of Jesus and the saints.” (mention your request here) Our Father, Hail Mary and Glory Be. “Our Lady of Mount Carmel, pray for us.”

“O Mary, Help of Christians, you assured us that wearing your Scapular worthily would keep us safe from harm. Protect us in both body and soul with your continual aid. May all that we do be pleasing to your Son and to you.” (mention your request here) Our Father, Hail Mary and Glory Be. “Our Lady of Mount Carmel, pray for us.”

“With loving provident care, O Mother Most Amiable, you covered us with your Scapular as a shield of defense against the Evil One. Through your assistance, may we bravely struggle against the powers of evil, always open to your Son Jesus Christ.” (mention your request here) Our Father, Hail Mary and Glory Be. “Our Lady of Mount Carmel, pray for us.”

“O Mother of Fair Love, through your goodness, as your children, we are called to live in the spirit of Carmel. Help us to live in charity with one another, prayerful as Elijah of old, and mindful of our call to minister to God's people.” (mention your request here) Our Father, Hail Mary and Glory Be. “Our Lady of Mount Carmel, pray for us.”

“When you gave us, Gracious Lady, the Scapular as our Habit, you called us to be not only servants, but also your own children. We ask you to gain for us from your Son the grace to live as your children in joy, peace and love.” (mention your request here) Our Father, Hail Mary and Glory Be. “Our Lady of Mount Carmel, pray for us.”

“O Queen of Heaven, you gave us the Scapular as an outward sign by which we might be known as your faithful children. May we always wear it with honor by avoiding sin and imitating your virtues. Help us to be faithful to this desire of ours.” (mention your request here) Our Father, Hail Mary and Glory Be. “Our Lady of Mount Carmel, pray for us.”

Most Holy Mary, Our Mother, in your great love for us you gave us the Holy Scapular of Mount Carmel, having heard the prayers of your chosen son, Saint Simon Stock. Help us now to wear it faithfully and with devotion. May it be a sign to us of our desire to grow in holiness. (pause and mention petitions) Our Father, Hail Mary and Glory Be. Our Lady of Mount Carmel, pray for us.

“O Beautiful Flower of Carmel, most fruitful vine, splendor of heaven, holy and singular, who brought forth the Son of God, still ever remaining a pure virgin, assist us in our necessity! O Star of the Sea, help and protect us! Show us that you are our Mother!” (pause and mention petitions) Our Father, Hail Mary and Glory Be “Our Lady of Mount Carmel, pray for us.”

[Catholic Caucus] Novena to the Holy Ghost - Day 9 NINTH DAYThou, on those who evermoreThee confess, and Thee adore,In Thy sevenfold gifts, descend: Give them comfort when they die;Give them life with Thee on high;Give them joys which never end. Amen. The Fruits of the Holy Ghost     The gifts of the Holy Ghost perfect the supernatural virtues by enabling us to practice them with greater docility to divine inspiration. As we grow in the knowledge and love of God under the direction of the Holy Ghost, our service becomes more sincere and generous, the practice of virtue, more perfect....

[Catholic Caucus] Novena to the Holy Ghost - Day 8 EIGHTH DAYBend the stubborn heart and will;Melt the frozen, warm the chill;Guide the steps that go astray! The Gift of Wisdom     Embodying all the other gifts, as charity embraces all the other virtues, Wisdom is the most perfect of the gifts. Of Wisdom it is written, "all good things come to me with her, and innumerable riches, through her hands." It is the gift of Wisdom that strengthens our faith, fortifies hope, perfectss charity, and promotes the practice of virtue in the highest degree. Wisdom enlightens the mind to discern...