Mary Mother of God Novena | 9-Day Catholic Prayer to Our Blessed Mother
The Mary Mother of God Novena is a powerful Catholic prayer that honors the Blessed Virgin Mary as the Mother of Jesus and Queen of Heaven. Through this 9-day devotion, we entrust our petitions to her maternal care and seek her intercession in times of need.
Mary is our most compassionate advocate, always ready to bring our intentions to her Son. This novena is ideal for asking her help in personal matters, healing, spiritual growth, or simply to grow closer to her Immaculate Heart.
You can pray this novena anytime, but it is especially meaningful before Marian feast days, such as:
December 8th – The Immaculate Conception
January 1st – Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God
August 15th – The Assumption
Why Pray the Mary Mother of God Novena?
Praying this novena helps us:
✅ Deepen our love for the Virgin Mary
✅ Ask for her protection and intercession
✅ Grow in humility, purity, and obedience
✅ Entrust our family, health, and intentions to her care
✅ Develop a stronger devotion to Jesus through Mary
Novena of Mary, the Mother of God
Pray this devotion for 9 consecutive days. Begin each day with the following prayer.
Daily Novena Prayer:
I greet you,
ever-blessed Virgin,
Mother of God,
throne of grace,
miracle of almighty power!I greet you, sanctuary of the Most Holy Trinity
and Queen of the Universe,
Mother of mercy and refuge of sinners!Most loving Mother,
attracted by your beauty and sweetness,
and by your tender compassion,
I confidently turn to you,
miserable as I am,
and beg of you to obtain for me of your dear Son,
the favor I request in this novena:
(Mention your request)Obtain for me also,
Queen of Heaven,
the most lively contrition for my many sins
and the grace to imitate closely those virtues
which you practiced so faithfully,
especially humility, purity, and obedience.Above all, I beg you to be my mother and protectress,
to receive me into the number of your devoted children,
and to guide me from your high throne of glory.Do not reject my petitions, Mother of mercy!
Have pity on me, and do not abandon me during life
or at the moment of my death.
Concluding Prayer Each Day:
Daughter of the Eternal Father,
Mother of the Eternal Son,
Spouse of the Holy Spirit,
Temple of the Adorable Trinity, pray for me.Immaculate and tender Heart of Mary,
refuge of the needy and hope of sinners,
filled with the most lively respect, love, and gratitude,
I devote myself forever to your service,
and offer you my heart with all that I am
and all that belongs to me.Accept this offering, sweet Queen of Heaven and Earth,
and obtain for me of your dear Son, Jesus Christ,
the favors I ask through your intercession in this novena.Obtain for me also a tender, generous, constant love of God,
perfect submission to His adorable Will,
the true spirit of a Christian,
and the grace of final perseverance. Amen.
Prayer to Mary – The Memorare
Remember,
O most gracious Virgin Mary,
that never was it known
that anyone who fled to your protection,
implored your help,
or sought your intercession,
was left unaided.Inspired with this confidence, I fly to you,
O Virgin of virgins, my Mother.
To you I come, before you I stand,
sinful and sorrowful.O Mother of the Word Incarnate,
despise not my petitions,
but in your mercy hear and answer me.
Amen.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the Mary Mother of God Novena prayed?
It can be prayed anytime, but it’s especially popular in the days leading up to January 1st, August 15th, or December 8th.
What are the benefits of this novena?
It helps strengthen your spiritual life, brings peace and hope, and entrusts your needs to the intercession of the Mother of God.
Can I repeat it throughout the year?
Yes! You can pray this novena as often as needed, especially when you seek Mary’s guidance and protection.
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Further Reading
Learn more about the Marian titles of Our Lady and Church teachings at CatholicCulture.org or Vatican.va.