The Three Hail Marys Novena – Day 5: Divine Will
Join in praying The Three Hail Marys Novena with devotion and trust.
Today's Focus: Divine Will
On this fifth day, we focus on praying for a perfect knowledge of the divine Will and strength to accomplish it always. We seek to do what is most pleasing to God.
Prayer for Day 5
The Three Hail Marys Prayer
First Hail Mary - For Power
Oh, Immaculate Mary, Virgin most Powerful, I beseech you, through that immense Power which you have received from the Eternal Father, obtain for me Purity of heart, - Strength to overcome all the enemies of my soul; -and the special favor I implore in my present necessity.
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Mother most pure! Forsake me not, despise not my prayer, graciously hear me for God's glory, your honor, and the welfare of my soul.
To obtain this favor I honor your Power by reciting:
Hail Mary, Full of Grace, The Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners now, and at the hour of death. Amen.
Second Hail Mary - For Wisdom
Oh Virgin Mary, My Mother, through that ineffable Wisdom bestowed upon you by the Incarnate Word of God, I humbly beseech you, obtain for me Meekness and humility of heart; - a perfect knowledge of the divine Will and strength to accomplish it always.
Oh Mary, Seat of Wisdom; as a tender Mother lead me in the path of Christian Virtue and perfection; enlighten and enable me to do what is most pleasing to your beloved Son. and obtain my petition.
To obtain this grace I honor your Wisdom by reciting:
Hail Mary, Full of Grace, The Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners now, and at the hour of death. Amen.
Third Hail Mary - For Mercy
Oh, Mother of Mercy, Mother of penitent sinners, I stand before you sinful and sorrowful, beseeching you through the immense Love given to you by the Holy Spirit for us poor sinners, obtain for me true and perfect contrition for my sins, which I hate and detest with all my heart, because I love God.
Mother most Merciful, help me in my present necessity.
Turn, then those eyes of Mercy toward us, Oh Clement, Oh Loving oh Sweet Virgin Mary!
To obtain this precious gift, I honor Your Loving Mercy by reciting:
Hail Mary, Full of Grace, The Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners now, and at the hour of death. Amen.
Reflection
Perfect knowledge of the divine Will is a great grace. Through Our Lady's wisdom, we can come to know God's will and have the strength to accomplish it.
As we reflect on this aspect of The Three Hail Marys devotion, let us ask ourselves how we can better honor the Power, Wisdom, and Mercy of the Blessed Virgin Mary through our daily prayers.
May the Blessed Virgin Mary continue to bless us with her maternal care and lead us closer to her Son, Jesus Christ, through the devotion of The Three Hail Marys.
How to Make an Excellent Novena
Pray with Devotion
Approach the Blessed Virgin Mary with deep devotion and trust. Honor her Power, Wisdom, and Mercy through your prayers.
Recite the Hail Marys
Each day includes the recitation of the Hail Mary to honor the Power, Wisdom, and Mercy of Our Lady.
Trust in Mary
Put all your confidence in the Blessed Virgin Mary. Her intercession is powerful and she will not forsake those who turn to her.
Seek Spiritual Graces
Ask for purity of heart, meekness, humility, and perfect contrition. Trust that Mary will obtain what is best for your soul.
Closing Prayer
O Blessed Virgin Mary, help us to know and accomplish the divine Will. May we always do what is most pleasing to your beloved Son. Amen.
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