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The Visitation Novena commemorates Mary's journey to visit her cousin Elizabeth after the Annunciation.
In this Visitation Novena, we reflect on how Mary, carrying Jesus in her womb, brought Christ's presence to Elizabeth's home. Through this powerful intercession, we ask Our Lady to visit us as she visited Elizabeth, bringing Jesus into our lives and obtaining graces for our spiritual and temporal needs.
*THE VISITATION NOVENA* Prayer Text
Most Blessed Virgin Mary, who upon hearing the wondrous news of your divine motherhood, set out in haste to visit your cousin Elizabeth, we come before you today seeking your powerful intercession.
O Mother of God, during your Visitation, you carried the Son of God in your womb, bringing Christ physically to Elizabeth's home. At the sound of your greeting, Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit, and the infant John leaped for joy in her womb, recognizing the presence of his Lord.
In that sacred moment, moved by the Holy Spirit, you proclaimed your Magnificat, praising God for His marvelous works and proclaiming His mercy from generation to generation. Your soul magnified the Lord, and your spirit rejoiced in God your Savior.
We ask you, dear Mother, to visit us as you visited Elizabeth. Bring Jesus to us and help us recognize His presence in our lives. Pray for the Holy Spirit to fill our hearts so that we, like John, might leap with joy at Christ's coming. Inspire us to serve others with your same humility and love.
O humble Handmaid of the Lord, teach us to respond generously to God's will, to journey in faith despite difficulties, to bring Christ to others through our words and actions, and to wait patiently and hopefully for the fulfillment of God's promises.
Here we pause to present our special intentions for this novena...
Mary, Mother of God and our Mother, continue your visitation in the Church and in our world. Obtain healing for the sick, comfort for the sorrowful, hope for the discouraged, and peace for the troubled. Visit our families with your Son's love and transform our hearts to more closely resemble your own Immaculate Heart.
We thank you for your maternal care and protection. Help us to proclaim with you that the Almighty has done great things for us, and holy is His Name.
Through your powerful intercession, may we receive the graces we seek during this novena, if they be in accordance with God's will. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.
(Pray one Our Father, three Hail Marys, and one Glory Be.)
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The Visitation Novena commemorates Mary's journey to visit her cousin Elizabeth after the Annunciation.
In this Visitation Novena, we reflect on how Mary, carrying Jesus in her womb, brought Christ's presence to Elizabeth's home. Through this powerful intercession, we ask Our Lady to visit us as she visited Elizabeth, bringing Jesus into our lives and obtaining graces for our spiritual and temporal needs.
*THE VISITATION NOVENA* Prayer Text
Most Blessed Virgin Mary, who upon hearing the wondrous news of your divine motherhood, set out in haste to visit your cousin Elizabeth, we come before you today seeking your powerful intercession.
O Mother of God, during your Visitation, you carried the Son of God in your womb, bringing Christ physically to Elizabeth's home. At the sound of your greeting, Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit, and the infant John leaped for joy in her womb, recognizing the presence of his Lord.
In that sacred moment, moved by the Holy Spirit, you proclaimed your Magnificat, praising God for His marvelous works and proclaiming His mercy from generation to generation. Your soul magnified the Lord, and your spirit rejoiced in God your Savior.
We ask you, dear Mother, to visit us as you visited Elizabeth. Bring Jesus to us and help us recognize His presence in our lives. Pray for the Holy Spirit to fill our hearts so that we, like John, might leap with joy at Christ's coming. Inspire us to serve others with your same humility and love.
O humble Handmaid of the Lord, teach us to respond generously to God's will, to journey in faith despite difficulties, to bring Christ to others through our words and actions, and to wait patiently and hopefully for the fulfillment of God's promises.
Here we pause to present our special intentions for this novena...
Mary, Mother of God and our Mother, continue your visitation in the Church and in our world. Obtain healing for the sick, comfort for the sorrowful, hope for the discouraged, and peace for the troubled. Visit our families with your Son's love and transform our hearts to more closely resemble your own Immaculate Heart.
We thank you for your maternal care and protection. Help us to proclaim with you that the Almighty has done great things for us, and holy is His Name.
Through your powerful intercession, may we receive the graces we seek during this novena, if they be in accordance with God's will. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.
(Pray one Our Father, three Hail Marys, and one Glory Be.)
*† THE CATHOLIC CRUSADE - A Catholic Prayer Ministry †*
View our complete listing of prayer videos - bit.ly/CatholicPrayerVideos
Website, Blog & Newsletter - thecatholiccrusade.com
*Our Mission Statement*
Our mission is to foster prayer and spiritual growth within the online Catholic community. In addition to our online work, our mission provides financial support to Catholic schools and education, various national Catholic charities, local Catholic religious organizations, pro-life ministries, and local food banks, soup kitchens, and homeless shelters.
*Support of Our Mission*
Are you interested in supporting our mission? Learn more about us and how you can help - thecatholiccrusade.com/support
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