Our Lady of Lourdes commands a significant and revered place in Catholic devotion, embodying a profound connection between the divine and the earthly.
This title specifically designates the Virgin Mary, believed to have manifested in a series of apparitions in the small town of Lourdes in southwestern France.
The narrative of Our Lady of Lourdes centers around Bernadette Soubirous, a young peasant girl who, in 1858, asserted experiencing multiple visions of the Virgin Mary near the Grotto of Massabielle.
During these apparitions, Mary identified herself as the “Immaculate Conception” and directed Bernadette to drink from a spring that miraculously emerged at the grotto.
Many regard the water from this spring as possessing healing properties, transforming Lourdes into a renowned pilgrimage destination for those in search of both spiritual solace and physical healing.
The Roman Catholic Church formally acknowledged the apparitions, establishing the site as a major sanctuary that draws millions of pilgrims annually.
Novena to Our Lady of Lourdes – Day 1
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Intro Prayer
Immaculate Virgin and Mother of Mercy, we turn to you, recognizing you as the source of health for the sick, the refuge for sinners, and the solace for the afflicted.
You are acquainted with my needs, my troubles, and my sufferings. Kindly bestow upon me the grace of your merciful gaze.
At the sacred Grotto of Lourdes, you chose to establish a sanctuary from which you generously bestow your blessings, and numerous individuals have experienced the healing of both their spiritual and physical ailments.
With unwavering trust, I approach you, imploring your maternal intercession. O compassionate Mother, please secure the fulfillment of my petitions.
(Mention your personal intentions here.)
In gratitude for the blessings received, I commit to emulating your virtues, aspiring to share in your glory one day.
Daily Prayer
Our Lady of Lourdes, selected from eternity to be the Mother of the Eternal Word and adorned with the grace of the Immaculate Conception, we humbly kneel before you, just as young Bernadette did at Lourdes.
With childlike trust, we earnestly implore your intercession, confident that, as we reflect upon your radiant manifestation at Lourdes, you will graciously consider our present petitions and obtain a favorable response to the request for which we are dedicating this novena.
Memorare
Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who fled to thy protection, implored thy help, or sought thy intercession, was left unaided.
Inspired with this confidence, I fly unto thee, O Virgin of virgins, my Mother; to thee I come, before thee I stand, sinful and sorrowful; O Mother of the Word Incarnate, despise not my petition, but in thy mercy hear and answer me.
Say 1: Our Father… Say 1: Hail Mary… Say 1: Glory Be…
Concluding Prayer
O Brilliant star of purity, Mary Immaculate, Our Lady of Lourdes, glorious in your assumption, triumphant in your coronation, show unto us the mercy of thy Son.
Virgin Mary, Queen and Mother, be our comfort, hope, strength, and consolation. Amen.
Our Lady of Lourdes, pray for us.
Saint Bernadette, pray for us.
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Novena to Our Lady of Lourdes – Day 2
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Intro Prayer
Immaculate Virgin and Mother of Mercy, we turn to you, recognizing you as the source of health for the sick, the refuge for sinners, and the solace for the afflicted.
You are acquainted with my needs, my troubles, and my sufferings. Kindly bestow upon me the grace of your merciful gaze.
At the sacred Grotto of Lourdes, you chose to establish a sanctuary from which you generously bestow your blessings, and numerous individuals have experienced the healing of both their spiritual and physical ailments.
With unwavering trust, I approach you, imploring your maternal intercession. O compassionate Mother, please secure the fulfillment of my petitions.
(Mention your personal intentions here.)
In gratitude for the blessings received, I commit to emulating your virtues, aspiring to share in your glory one day.
Daily Prayer
We express our gratitude, Almighty God, for the divine manifestation of your Blessed Mother at the Grotto of Lourdes, delivering the profound message to Saint Bernadette: “I am the Immaculate Conception.”
O Immaculate Mary, ignite our hearts with a radiant spark of the fervent love from your immaculate heart. May our hearts be ablaze with love for Jesus and for you, so that we may be deserving of the eventual experience of your glorious eternity.
O dispenser of His graces on earth, kindly take under your protection and present to your Divine Son the fervent petition for which are making on this novena.
Memorare
Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who fled to thy protection, implored thy help, or sought thy intercession, was left unaided.
Inspired with this confidence, I fly unto thee, O Virgin of virgins, my Mother; to thee I come, before thee I stand, sinful and sorrowful; O Mother of the Word Incarnate, despise not my petition, but in thy mercy hear and answer me.
Say 1: Our Father… Say 1: Hail Mary… Say 1: Glory Be…
Concluding Prayer
O Brilliant star of purity, Mary Immaculate, Our Lady of Lourdes, glorious in your assumption, triumphant in your coronation, show unto us the mercy of thy Son.
Virgin Mary, Queen and Mother, be our comfort, hope, strength, and consolation. Amen.
Our Lady of Lourdes, pray for us.
Saint Bernadette, pray for us.
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Novena to Our Lady of Lourdes – Day 3
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Intro Prayer
Immaculate Virgin and Mother of Mercy, we turn to you, recognizing you as the source of health for the sick, the refuge for sinners, and the solace for the afflicted.
You are acquainted with my needs, my troubles, and my sufferings. Kindly bestow upon me the grace of your merciful gaze.
At the sacred Grotto of Lourdes, you chose to establish a sanctuary from which you generously bestow your blessings, and numerous individuals have experienced the healing of both their spiritual and physical ailments.
With unwavering trust, I approach you, imploring your maternal intercession. O compassionate Mother, please secure the fulfillment of my petitions.
(Mention your personal intentions here.)
In gratitude for the blessings received, I commit to emulating your virtues, aspiring to share in your glory one day.
Daily Prayer
O Mary, conceived without sin, intercede for us who turn to you in supplication.
O beacon of holiness, on that momentous day in Lourdes when you communicated with Bernadette, a miraculous fountain erupted from the earth, accompanied by wonders from our Lord.
I implore you now to listen to our heartfelt plea and graciously fulfill the request we ardently present before you.
Memorare
Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who fled to thy protection, implored thy help, or sought thy intercession, was left unaided.
Inspired with this confidence, I fly unto thee, O Virgin of virgins, my Mother; to thee I come, before thee I stand, sinful and sorrowful; O Mother of the Word Incarnate, despise not my petition, but in thy mercy hear and answer me.
Say 1: Our Father… Say 1: Hail Mary… Say 1: Glory Be…
Concluding Prayer
O Brilliant star of purity, Mary Immaculate, Our Lady of Lourdes, glorious in your assumption, triumphant in your coronation, show unto us the mercy of thy Son.
Virgin Mary, Queen and Mother, be our comfort, hope, strength, and consolation. Amen.
Our Lady of Lourdes, pray for us.
Saint Bernadette, pray for us.
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Novena to Our Lady of Lourdes – Day 4
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Intro Prayer
Immaculate Virgin and Mother of Mercy, we turn to you, recognizing you as the source of health for the sick, the refuge for sinners, and the solace for the afflicted.
You are acquainted with my needs, my troubles, and my sufferings. Kindly bestow upon me the grace of your merciful gaze.
At the sacred Grotto of Lourdes, you chose to establish a sanctuary from which you generously bestow your blessings, and numerous individuals have experienced the healing of both their spiritual and physical ailments.
With unwavering trust, I approach you, imploring your maternal intercession. O compassionate Mother, please secure the fulfillment of my petitions.
(Mention your personal intentions here.)
In gratitude for the blessings received, I commit to emulating your virtues, aspiring to share in your glory one day.
Daily Prayer
Queen of Heaven, we your wayward children, humbly unite our imperfect prayers of praise and gratitude with those of the angels, saints, and your celestial offerings.
May the Holy Trinity be glorified both in the heavenly realms and on earth. Our Lady of Lourdes, just as you gazed with affection and compassion upon Bernadette as she fervently prayed her rosary in the grotto, we implore you now to cast your benevolent gaze upon us.
Grant us, we beseech you, the grace to receive the blessings from your Divine Son and bestow them upon us in our times of need.
Memorare
Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who fled to thy protection, implored thy help, or sought thy intercession, was left unaided.
Inspired with this confidence, I fly unto thee, O Virgin of virgins, my Mother; to thee I come, before thee I stand, sinful and sorrowful; O Mother of the Word Incarnate, despise not my petition, but in thy mercy hear and answer me.
Say 1: Our Father… Say 1: Hail Mary… Say 1: Glory Be…
Concluding Prayer
O Brilliant star of purity, Mary Immaculate, Our Lady of Lourdes, glorious in your assumption, triumphant in your coronation, show unto us the mercy of thy Son.
Virgin Mary, Queen and Mother, be our comfort, hope, strength, and consolation. Amen.
Our Lady of Lourdes, pray for us.
Saint Bernadette, pray for us.
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Novena to Our Lady of Lourdes – Day 5
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Intro Prayer
Immaculate Virgin and Mother of Mercy, we turn to you, recognizing you as the source of health for the sick, the refuge for sinners, and the solace for the afflicted.
You are acquainted with my needs, my troubles, and my sufferings. Kindly bestow upon me the grace of your merciful gaze.
At the sacred Grotto of Lourdes, you chose to establish a sanctuary from which you generously bestow your blessings, and numerous individuals have experienced the healing of both their spiritual and physical ailments.
With unwavering trust, I approach you, imploring your maternal intercession. O compassionate Mother, please secure the fulfillment of my petitions.
(Mention your personal intentions here.)
In gratitude for the blessings received, I commit to emulating your virtues, aspiring to share in your glory one day.
Daily Prayer
O Mother of God and our mother, from the pinnacle of your exalted dignity, graciously cast your gaze upon us.
Filled with unwavering confidence in your boundless benevolence and trusting that your Divine Son will graciously consider any plea you present on our behalf, we earnestly implore you to come to our assistance.
Memorare
Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who fled to thy protection, implored thy help, or sought thy intercession, was left unaided.
Inspired with this confidence, I fly unto thee, O Virgin of virgins, my Mother; to thee I come, before thee I stand, sinful and sorrowful; O Mother of the Word Incarnate, despise not my petition, but in thy mercy hear and answer me.
Say 1: Our Father… Say 1: Hail Mary… Say 1: Glory Be…
Concluding Prayer
O Brilliant star of purity, Mary Immaculate, Our Lady of Lourdes, glorious in your assumption, triumphant in your coronation, show unto us the mercy of thy Son.
Virgin Mary, Queen and Mother, be our comfort, hope, strength, and consolation. Amen.
Our Lady of Lourdes, pray for us.
Saint Bernadette, pray for us.
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Novena to Our Lady of Lourdes – Day 6
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Intro Prayer
Immaculate Virgin and Mother of Mercy, we turn to you, recognizing you as the source of health for the sick, the refuge for sinners, and the solace for the afflicted.
You are acquainted with my needs, my troubles, and my sufferings. Kindly bestow upon me the grace of your merciful gaze.
At the sacred Grotto of Lourdes, you chose to establish a sanctuary from which you generously bestow your blessings, and numerous individuals have experienced the healing of both their spiritual and physical ailments.
With unwavering trust, I approach you, imploring your maternal intercession. O compassionate Mother, please secure the fulfillment of my petitions.
(Mention your personal intentions here.)
In gratitude for the blessings received, I commit to emulating your virtues, aspiring to share in your glory one day.
Daily Prayer
O Blessed Mother, under your revered title of Our Lady of Lourdes, we lift our hearts and hands in supplication, seeking your potent intercession.
We implore you to obtain from the compassionate Heart of Jesus all the assistance and graces essential for our spiritual and temporal well-being.
Memorare
Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who fled to thy protection, implored thy help, or sought thy intercession, was left unaided.
Inspired with this confidence, I fly unto thee, O Virgin of virgins, my Mother; to thee I come, before thee I stand, sinful and sorrowful; O Mother of the Word Incarnate, despise not my petition, but in thy mercy hear and answer me.
Say 1: Our Father… Say 1: Hail Mary… Say 1: Glory Be…
Concluding Prayer
O Brilliant star of purity, Mary Immaculate, Our Lady of Lourdes, glorious in your assumption, triumphant in your coronation, show unto us the mercy of thy Son.
Virgin Mary, Queen and Mother, be our comfort, hope, strength, and consolation. Amen.
Our Lady of Lourdes, pray for us.
Saint Bernadette, pray for us.
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Novena to Our Lady of Lourdes – Day 7
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Intro Prayer
Immaculate Virgin and Mother of Mercy, we turn to you, recognizing you as the source of health for the sick, the refuge for sinners, and the solace for the afflicted.
You are acquainted with my needs, my troubles, and my sufferings. Kindly bestow upon me the grace of your merciful gaze.
At the sacred Grotto of Lourdes, you chose to establish a sanctuary from which you generously bestow your blessings, and numerous individuals have experienced the healing of both their spiritual and physical ailments.
With unwavering trust, I approach you, imploring your maternal intercession. O compassionate Mother, please secure the fulfillment of my petitions.
(Mention your personal intentions here.)
In gratitude for the blessings received, I commit to emulating your virtues, aspiring to share in your glory one day.
Daily Prayer
Father in Heaven, who, through the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary, prepared a worthy abode for your Son, we humbly implore you.
As we reflect upon the apparition of Our Lady of Lourdes, may we be granted the blessing of soundness in both mind and body.
O most gracious Mother Mary, beloved Mother of Our Redeemer, cast your benevolent gaze upon us, just as you did upon Bernadette that day, and intercede with Him on our behalf. May your intercession bring us the grace and favor we seek.
Memorare
Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who fled to thy protection, implored thy help, or sought thy intercession, was left unaided.
Inspired with this confidence, I fly unto thee, O Virgin of virgins, my Mother; to thee I come, before thee I stand, sinful and sorrowful; O Mother of the Word Incarnate, despise not my petition, but in thy mercy hear and answer me.
Say 1: Our Father… Say 1: Hail Mary… Say 1: Glory Be…
Concluding Prayer
O Brilliant star of purity, Mary Immaculate, Our Lady of Lourdes, glorious in your assumption, triumphant in your coronation, show unto us the mercy of thy Son.
Virgin Mary, Queen and Mother, be our comfort, hope, strength, and consolation. Amen.
Our Lady of Lourdes, pray for us.
Saint Bernadette, pray for us.
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Novena to Our Lady of Lourdes – Day 8
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Intro Prayer
Immaculate Virgin and Mother of Mercy, we turn to you, recognizing you as the source of health for the sick, the refuge for sinners, and the solace for the afflicted.
You are acquainted with my needs, my troubles, and my sufferings. Kindly bestow upon me the grace of your merciful gaze.
At the sacred Grotto of Lourdes, you chose to establish a sanctuary from which you generously bestow your blessings, and numerous individuals have experienced the healing of both their spiritual and physical ailments.
With unwavering trust, I approach you, imploring your maternal intercession. O compassionate Mother, please secure the fulfillment of my petitions.
(Mention your personal intentions here.)
In gratitude for the blessings received, I commit to emulating your virtues, aspiring to share in your glory one day.
Daily Prayer
O Mary, our Queen, you descended from heaven to manifest yourself to Bernadette in the Grotto of Lourdes!
Just as Bernadette knelt at your feet and witnessed the miraculous spring, O Mother of God, we now kneel before you, entreating that in your boundless mercy, you intercede with your Divine Son on our behalf.
Memorare
Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who fled to thy protection, implored thy help, or sought thy intercession, was left unaided.
Inspired with this confidence, I fly unto thee, O Virgin of virgins, my Mother; to thee I come, before thee I stand, sinful and sorrowful; O Mother of the Word Incarnate, despise not my petition, but in thy mercy hear and answer me.
Say 1: Our Father… Say 1: Hail Mary… Say 1: Glory Be…
Concluding Prayer
O Brilliant star of purity, Mary Immaculate, Our Lady of Lourdes, glorious in your assumption, triumphant in your coronation, show unto us the mercy of thy Son.
Virgin Mary, Queen and Mother, be our comfort, hope, strength, and consolation. Amen.
Our Lady of Lourdes, pray for us.
Saint Bernadette, pray for us.
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Novena to Our Lady of Lourdes – Day 9
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Intro Prayer
Immaculate Virgin and Mother of Mercy, we turn to you, recognizing you as the source of health for the sick, the refuge for sinners, and the solace for the afflicted.
You are acquainted with my needs, my troubles, and my sufferings. Kindly bestow upon me the grace of your merciful gaze.
At the sacred Grotto of Lourdes, you chose to establish a sanctuary from which you generously bestow your blessings, and numerous individuals have experienced the healing of both their spiritual and physical ailments.
With unwavering trust, I approach you, imploring your maternal intercession. O compassionate Mother, please secure the fulfillment of my petitions.
(Mention your personal intentions here.)
In gratitude for the blessings received, I commit to emulating your virtues, aspiring to share in your glory one day.
Daily Prayer
Immaculate Mother of our Lord Jesus Christ, we lift our hearts to you, seeking your intercession to obtain from the compassionate Heart of Jesus all the graces essential for our spiritual and temporal well-being.
We especially implore your assistance for the grace of a happy death. O Mother of our Divine Lord, kindly extend your gracious prayers for us as we conclude this novena.
Memorare
Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who fled to thy protection, implored thy help, or sought thy intercession, was left unaided.
Inspired with this confidence, I fly unto thee, O Virgin of virgins, my Mother; to thee I come, before thee I stand, sinful and sorrowful; O Mother of the Word Incarnate, despise not my petition, but in thy mercy hear and answer me.
Say 1: Our Father… Say 1: Hail Mary… Say 1: Glory Be…
Concluding Prayer
O Brilliant star of purity, Mary Immaculate, Our Lady of Lourdes, glorious in your assumption, triumphant in your coronation, show unto us the mercy of thy Son.
Virgin Mary, Queen and Mother, be our comfort, hope, strength, and consolation. Amen.
Our Lady of Lourdes, pray for us.
Saint Bernadette, pray for us.
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
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