Novena for Peace to Our Lady of Sorrows – Day 7: Protection of Innocents
Join in praying the Novena for Peace to Our Lady of Sorrows with devotion and trust.
Today's Focus: Protection of Innocents
On this seventh day, we focus on praying for the protection of innocent travelers and the end of abortion. We ask for the removal of U.S. Marshals from abortion chambers and their stationing on airplanes to protect innocent travelers.
Prayer for Day 7
Most holy and afflicted Virgin, Queen of Martyrs, you stood beneath the cross, witnessing the agony of your dying Son. Look with a mother's tenderness and pity on us, as we kneel before you. We venerate your sorrows, and place our request with dutiful confidence in the sanctuary of your wounded heart.
Present them, we beseech you, on our behalf to Jesus Christ, through the merits of His own most Sacred Passion and Death, together with your sufferings at the foot of the cross. Through the united efficacy of both, obtain the granting of our petition.
To whom shall we have recourse in our wants and miseries if not to you, Mother of Mercy? You have drunk so deeply of the chalice of your Son, you can with compassion receive our sorrows.
Holy Mary, your soul was pierced by a sword of sorrow at the sight of the passion of your divine Son. Intercede for us and obtain from Jesus these petitions if they be for His honor and glory and for our good and the good of our nation.
That our nation's leaders remove those U.S. Marshals who guard abortion chambers and station them on airplanes to protect innocent travelers,
Our Lady of Sorrows, hear us.
That our president may call for a moratorium on abortion while the war against terrorism is waged,
Our Lady of Sorrows, hear us.
That all those injured in the terrorist attacks recover quickly,
Our Lady of Sorrows, hear us.
That the souls of the departed rest in the eternal peace of your Crucified Son, Jesus Christ,
Our Lady of Sorrows, hear us.
That the families of all those lost in the terrorist attack may know the comfort of Christ's constant love,
Our Lady of Sorrows, hear us.
That the parents, grandparents and health care professionals who kill the innocent by abortion may receive the strength to seek Christ's forgiveness,
Our Lady of Sorrows, hear us.
That the biologists, scientists, pharmaceutical company executives, medical school professors and others who are involved in the daily killing of the preborn may recognize the evil they perpetrate, and repent,
Our Lady of Sorrows, hear us.
That our soldiers, firefighters, policeman, and medical personnel will be protected by the grace of God,
Our Lady of Sorrows, hear us.
Amen.
Reflection
The protection of innocent life is a fundamental principle of our faith. Our Lady of Sorrows, who witnessed the death of her innocent Son, understands the value of every human life and will intercede for its protection.
As we reflect on this aspect of our devotion to Our Lady of Sorrows, let us ask ourselves how we can better honor her as Queen of Martyrs and seek her powerful intercession for peace and protection.
May Our Lady of Sorrows continue to bless us with her maternal care and lead us closer to her Son, Jesus Christ, through her understanding of human suffering.
How to Make an Excellent Novena
Pray with Devotion
Approach Our Lady of Sorrows with deep devotion and reverence. Trust in her maternal intercession and her understanding of human suffering.
Be Consistent
Pray this novena with consistency and faith. Our Lady of Sorrows will not fail to help those who turn to her with trust and devotion.
Focus on Intentions
Keep in mind the specific intentions: peace, protection of innocent life, and the end of abortion. Trust that Our Lady will present these to her Son.
Be Grateful
Thank Our Lady of Sorrows for her love and for the graces you receive. Gratitude opens our hearts to receive more spiritual blessings.
Closing Prayer
O Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of Sorrows, protect innocent life and help to end the scourge of abortion. May all innocent travelers be protected and may life be respected from conception to natural death. Amen.
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