Novena to Our Lady of Guadalupe 2 Day 3 Dec 5
Dec 3 - 11
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V. O Mary, most sorrowful,
R. Whose Immaculate Heart, was pierced by seven swords of grief, * help me to walk valiantly amid the sharp thorns strewn across my pathway. * Obtain for me the strength to be a true imitator of thee. *This I ask thee, my dear Mother.
V. (mention requests)
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Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be.
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Memorare to Our Lady of Guadalupe.
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V. Remember, O most gracious Virgin of Guadalupe,
R. That in thy heavenly apparitions on the mount of Tepeyac, *
thou promised to show thy compassion and pity towards all *
who, loving and trusting thee, * seek thy help and call upon
thee in their necessities and afflictions. * Thou promised to hear
our supplications, * to dry our tears, * and to give us
consolation and relief. * Never has it been known that anyone who fled to thy protection, * implored thy help, * or sought thy intercession, * was left unaided. * Inspired by this confidence, we fly to thee, * O Mary, ever-Virgin Mother of the true God! * Though grieving under the weight of our sins, * we come to prostrate ourselves before thy presence. * We fully trust that, standing beneath thy shadow and protection, * nothing will trouble or afflict us, * nor do we need to fear illness or misfortune, * or any other sorrow.
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V. O Virgin of Guadalupe,
R. Thou wantest to remain with us through thine admirable Image, * thou who art our Mother, our health, and our life. * Placing ourselves beneath thy maternal gaze, * and having recourse to thee in all our necessities, * we need do nothing more. *
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V. O Holy Mother of God, despise not our petitions,
R. But in thy mercy hear and answer us. Amen.