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NOVENA In Preparation for the Feast of the Purification of the Blessed Virgin Mary – DAY NINE, 1 February

NOVENA In Preparation for the Feast of the Purification of the Blessed Virgin Mary

The Candlemas Novena – DAY NINE

DAY NINE

Virgin most resigned,
who didst feel thy soul
transfixed with sorrow
when in spirit, thou didst foresee
all the bitter passion of thy Son
and, knowing the grief of St Joseph,
thy Spouse, for all thy sufferings,
didst, with holy words console him.
Pierce our souls,
through and through,
with true sorrow for our sins
that we may one day,
possess the consolation
of being made partakers
of thy glory in Heaven.
Amen

Hail Mary …..

Litany of The Blessed Virgin Mary – The Litany of Loreto

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V. Simeon received an answer from the Holy Ghost.

R. That he should not see death
until he had seen the Christ of the Lord.

Let us Pray

Almighty, everlasting God,
we pray Thy majesty
that as Thine Only-begotten Son
was presented in the Temple
in the substance of our flesh,
so Thou wouldst enable us
to present ourselves before Thee,
with clean hearts.
Amen

To all faithful Christians who, in private or public, in Church or in their own houses, shall keep any of theNovenas, in preparation for the principal Feasts of Most Holy Mary, Pope Pius VII, at the prayer of several holy persons, granted, by Rescripts issued through his Eminence the Cardinal-Vicar, 4 August and 24 November 1808 and 11 January 1800 (all of which are kept in the Segretaria of the Vicariate) —
i. An Indulgence of 300 days, daily.
ii. A Plenary Indulgence to all who shall assist at these Novenas everyday and, who shall afterwards, either on the Feast Day itself, to which each Novena respectively has reference, or on some one day in its Octave, after Confession and Communion, prayed to our Lord and to the Blessed Virgin, according to the pious intention of the Sovereign Pontiff.

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NOVENA In Preparation for the Feast of the Purification of the Blessed Virgin Mary – DAY EIGHT, 31 January

NOVENA In Preparation for the Feast of the Purification of the Blessed Virgin Mary

The Candlemas Novena – DAY EIGHT

DAY EIGHT

Virgin most compassionate
when, through thy divine Son,
thou didst fill the soul of Anna,
the prophetess, with light,
thou didst make her magnify
the mercies of God
by recognising Jesus,
as the Redeemer of the world.
Enrich our souls with heavenly grace
that we, may largely share,
the fruit of the Divine Redemption.
Amen

Hail Mary …..

Litany of The Blessed Virgin Mary – The Litany of Loreto

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V. Simeon received an answer from the Holy Ghost.

R. That he should not see death
until he had seen the Christ of the Lord.

Let us Pray

Almighty, everlasting God,
we pray Thy majesty
that as Thine Only-begotten Son
was presented in the Temple
in the substance of our flesh,
so Thou wouldst enable us
to present ourselves before Thee,
with clean hearts.
Amen

To all faithful Christians who, in private or public, in Church or in their own houses, shall keep any of theNovenas, in preparation for the principal Feasts of Most Holy Mary, Pope Pius VII, at the prayer of several holy persons, granted, by Rescripts issued through his Eminence the Cardinal-Vicar, 4 August and 24 November 1808 and 11 January 1800 (all of which are kept in the Segretaria of the Vicariate) —
i. An Indulgence of 300 days, daily.
ii. A Plenary Indulgence to all who shall assist at these Novenas everyday and, who shall afterwards, either on the Feast Day itself, to which each Novena respectively has reference, or on some one day in its Octave, after Confession and Communion, prayed to our Lord and to the Blessed Virgin, according to the pious intention of the Sovereign Pontiff.

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NOVENA In Preparation for the Feast of the Purification of the Blessed Virgin Mary – DAY SEVEN, 30 January

NOVENA In Preparation for the Feast of the Purification of the Blessed Virgin Mary

The Candlemas Novena – DAY SEVEN

DAY SEVEN

Virgin most meek,
on hearing the prophecy of Simeon
foretelling thy woes,
thou didst promptly bow
to the good pleasure of Go.
Enable us too,
to bear all troubles
with patience and resignation
to His Divine Will.
Amen

Hail Mary …..

Litany of The Blessed Virgin Mary – The Litany of Loreto

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V. Simeon received an answer from the Holy Ghost.

R. That he should not see death
until he had seen the Christ of the Lord.

Let us Pray

Almighty, everlasting God,
we pray Thy majesty
that as Thine Only-begotten Son
was presented in the Temple
in the substance of our flesh,
so Thou wouldst enable us
to present ourselves before Thee,
with clean hearts.
Amen

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NOVENA In Preparation for the Feast of the Purification of the Blessed Virgin Mary – DAY FIVE, 28 January

NOVENA In Preparation for the Feast of the Purification of the Blessed Virgin Mary – DAY FIVE

DAY FIVE

Virgin most humble,
in placing Jesus
in holy old Simeon’s arms,
thou didst fill his soul
with heavenly joy.
Give our hearts
into God’s holy keeping
that He may fill them
with His Holy Spirit.
Amen

Hail Mary …..

Litany of The Blessed Virgin Mary – The Litany of Loreto

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V. Simeon received an answer from the Holy Ghost.

R. That he should not see death
until he had seen the Christ of the Lord.

Let us Pray

Almighty, everlasting God,
we pray Thy majesty
that as Thine Only-begotten Son
was presented in the Temple
in the substance of our flesh,
so Thou wouldst enable us
to present ourselves before Thee,
with clean hearts.
Amen

To all faithful Christians who, in private or public, in Church or in their own houses, shall keep any of theNovenas, in preparation for the principal Feasts of Most Holy Mary, Pope Pius VII, at the prayer of several holy persons, granted, by Rescripts issued through his Eminence the Cardinal-Vicar, 4 August and 24 November 1808 and 11 January 1800 (all of which are kept in the Segretaria of the Vicariate) —
i. An Indulgence of 300 days, daily.
ii. A Plenary Indulgence to all who shall assist at these Novenas everyday and, who shall afterwards, either on the Feast Day itself, to which each Novena respectively has reference, or on some one day in its Octave, after Confession and Communion, prayed to our Lord and to the Blessed Virgin, according to the pious intention of the Sovereign Pontiff.

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NOVENA In Preparation for the Feast of the Purification of the Blessed Virgin Mary – DAY FOUR, 27 January

NOVENA In Preparation for the Feast of the Purification of the Blessed Virgin Mary – DAY FOUR, 27 January

Day Four

Virgin most holy,
in offering thy divine Son
to His eternal Father,
thou didst gladden all the court of Heaven;
present our poor hearts to God,
that He, by His grace,
may keep them ever free
from mortal sin.
Amen

Hail Mary …..

Litany of The Blessed Virgin Mary – The Litany of Loreto

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V. Simeon received an answer from the Holy Ghost.

R. That he should not see death
until he had seen the Christ of the Lord.

Let us Pray

Almighty, everlasting God,
we pray Thy majesty
that as Thine Only-begotten Son
was presented in the Temple
in the substance of our flesh,
so Thou wouldst enable us
to present ourselves before Thee,
with clean hearts.
Amen

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NOVENA In Preparation for the Feast of the Purification of the Blessed Virgin Mary – DAY THREE, 26 January

NOVENA In Preparation for the Feast of the Purification of the Blessed Virgin Mary – DAY THREE, 26 January

Day Three

Virgin most pure,
in observing the precept of the Law,
thou didst care little
that men should account thee unclean —
ask for us, we beg of thee,
grace to keep our hearts forever pure,
however blamable the world may think us.
Amen

Hail Mary …..

Litany of The Blessed Virgin Mary – The Litany of Loreto

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V. Simeon received an answer from the Holy Ghost.

R. That he should not see death
until he had seen the Christ of the Lord.

Let us Pray

Almighty, everlasting God,
we pray Thy majesty
that as Thine Only-begotten Son
was presented in the Temple
in the substance of our flesh,
so Thou wouldst enable us
to present ourselves before Thee,
with clean hearts.
Amen

To all faithful Christians who, in private or public, in Church or in their own houses, shall keep any of theNovenas, in preparation for the principal Feasts of Most Holy Mary, Pope Pius VII, at the prayer of several holy persons, granted, by Rescripts issued through his Eminence the Cardinal-Vicar, 4 August and 24 November 1808 and 11 January 1800 (all of which are kept in the Segretaria of the Vicariate) —
i. An Indulgence of 300 days, daily.
ii. A Plenary Indulgence to all who shall assist at these Novenas everyday and, who shall afterwards, either on the Feast Day itself, to which each Novena respectively has reference, or on some one day in its Octave, after Confession and Communion, prayed to our Lord and to the Blessed Virgin, according to the pious intention of the Sovereign Pontiff.

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NOVENA In Preparation for the Feast of the Purification of the Blessed Virgin Mary – DAY TWO, 25 January

NOVENA In Preparation for the Feast of the Purification of the Blessed Virgin Mary – DAY TWO, 25 January

To all faithful Christians who, in private or public, in Church or in their own houses, shall keep any of theNovenas, in preparation for the principal Feasts of Most Holy Mary, Pope Pius VII, at the prayer of several holy persons, granted, by Rescripts issued through his Eminence the Cardinal-Vicar, 4 August and 24 November 1808 and 11 January 1800 (all of which are kept in the Segretaria of the Vicariate) —
i. An Indulgence of 300 days, daily.
ii. A Plenary Indulgence to all who shall assist at these Novenas everyday and, who shall afterwards, either on the Feast Day itself, to which each Novena respectively has reference, or on some one day in its Octave, after Confession and Communion, prayed to our Lord and to the Blessed Virgin, according to the pious intention of the Sovereign Pontiff.

Day Two

Virgin most obedient,
at thy presentation in the Temple
thou didst will, like other women,
to offer the wonted sacrifice:
obtain for us that we too,
following thy example,
may learn how to offer ourselves
as a living sacrifice to God,
by practicing every virtue.
Amen

Hail Mary …..

Litany of The Blessed Virgin Mary – The Litany of Loreto

V. Simeon received an answer from the Holy Ghost.

R. That he should not see death
until he had seen the Christ of the Lord.

Let us Pray

Almighty, everlasting God,
we pray Thy majesty
that as Thine Only-begotten Son
was presented in the Temple
in the substance of our flesh,
so Thou wouldst enable us
to present ourselves before Thee,
with clean hearts.
Amen

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NOVENA In Preparation for the Feast of the Purification of the Blessed Virgin Mary – DAY ONE, 24 January

NOVENA In Preparation for the Feast
of the Purification of the Blessed Virgin Mary
(The Candlemas Novena)

Today marks the start of the Novena in preparation for the great Feast of the Purification of the Blessed Virgin Mary.

A version of the Candlemas Novena follows below:-

Day One
Bright Mirror of all virtues, holiest Mary,
forty days had scarcely elapsed
from thy delivery when thou,
although the purest of all virgins,
didst will, according to the Law,
to be presented in the Temple to be purified.
Grant that we, like thee,
may keep our hearts unstained by sin,
that so we too, maybe made worthy
to be presented to our God
in the Temple of His Glory.
Amen

Hail Mary …..

Litany of The Blessed Virgin Mary – The Litany of Loreto

V. Simeon received an answer from the Holy Ghost.

R. That he should not see death
until he had seen the Christ of the Lord.

Let us Pray

Almighty, everlasting God,
we pray Thy majesty
that as Thine Only-begotten Son
was presented in the Temple
in the substance of our flesh,
so Thou wouldst enable us
to present ourselves before Thee,
with clean hearts.
Amen

To all faithful Christians who, in private or public, in Church or in their own houses, shall keep any of the Novenas, in preparation for the principal Feasts of Most Holy Mary, Pope Pius VII, at the prayer of several holy persons, granted, by Rescripts issued through his Eminence the Cardinal-Vicar, 4 August and 24 November 1808 and 11 January 1800 (all of which are kept in the Segretaria of the Vicariate) —
i. An Indulgence of 300 days, daily.
ii. A Plenary Indulgence to all who shall assist at these Novenas everyday and, who shall afterwards, either on the Feast Day itself, to which each Novena respectively has reference, or on some one day in its Octave, after Confession and Communion, prayed to our Lord and to the Blessed Virgin, according to the pious intention of the Sovereign Pontiff.