WEDNESDAY
– Our Mother of Perpetual Help
Wednesday is a day dedicated to Our Mother of Perpetual Help, the miraculous icon venerated by millions of devotees around the world. She is the refuge of sinners, the comfort of the afflicted, and the help of Christians in every need. Through this devotion, we entrust our lives to Mary, who never ceases to intercede for her children.
English Novena (Traditional)
Sign of the Cross
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Opening Hymn (optional)
Immaculate Mother, to you do we plead,
to ask God our Father for help in our need.
Opening Prayer
Mother of Perpetual Help, behold me, a miserable sinner at your feet. I have recourse to you and put my trust in you, O Mother of mercy. Reject not my supplication, but graciously hear and grant my prayer.
Litany of Petitions
- That we may be faithful to our baptismal promises – Help us, O loving Mother.
- That we may always trust in God’s mercy and love – Help us, O loving Mother.
- That we may find strength in times of trial – Help us, O loving Mother.
- That we may love and forgive others as Christ commands – Help us, O loving Mother.
- That we may live our faith with courage – Help us, O loving Mother.
Petition Prayer
O Mother of Perpetual Help, I ask you to intercede for me and obtain from your Divine Son the favor I seek in this novena (mention petition). But if it is not according to the will of God, grant me the grace to accept what is best for my soul.
Prayer for the Sick
O Mother of Perpetual Help, with confidence I come to you for help in the needs of my brothers and sisters who are sick. Obtain for them health in mind and body, strength in spirit, and patience in suffering. May they experience the healing love of Jesus through your motherly care.
Concluding Prayer
O Mother of Perpetual Help, you are the hope of the helpless and the refuge of sinners. Never cease to pray for us your children, that we may persevere in faith, live in holiness, and share eternal joy in heaven.
Sign of the Cross
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Tagalog Novena (Tradisyonal)
Sa ngalan ng Ama, at ng Anak, at ng Espiritu Santo. Amen.
Awit ng Pagbubukas (opsyonal)
Inang walang hanggan, sa iyo kami’y dumudulog,
sa Ama naming Diyos, tulong mo’y aming hiling.
Panimulang Panalangin
Ina ng Laging Saklolo, narito akong makasalanan sa iyong paanan. Ako’y lumalapit sa iyo at naglalagak ng tiwala sa iyo, O Ina ng Awa. Huwag mong ipagkait ang aking kahilingan, kundi dinggin mo at ipagkaloob ang aking panalangin.
Litanya ng mga Paghiling
- Upang kami’y maging tapat sa aming binyag – Tulungan mo kami, O mapagmahal na Ina.
- Upang kami’y laging magtiwala sa awa at pagmamahal ng Diyos – Tulungan mo kami, O mapagmahal na Ina.
- Upang kami’y magkaroon ng lakas sa oras ng pagsubok – Tulungan mo kami, O mapagmahal na Ina.
- Upang kami’y matutong magmahal at magpatawad – Tulungan mo kami, O mapagmahal na Ina.
- Upang kami’y mamuhay nang may pananampalataya – Tulungan mo kami, O mapagmahal na Ina.
Panalangin ng Paghiling
O Ina ng Laging Saklolo, hinihiling ko sa iyo na ipanalangin ako at idulog sa iyong Anak ang biyayang aking inaasam sa nobenang ito (banggitin ang kahilingan). Ngunit kung hindi ayon sa kalooban ng Diyos, ipagkaloob mo sa akin ang biyaya na tanggapin ang nararapat para sa aking kaligtasan.
Panalangin para sa mga Maysakit
O Ina ng Laging Saklolo, ako’y lumalapit na may pagtitiwala upang ipanalangin ang aking mga kapatid na may karamdaman. Ipagkaloob mo sa kanila ang kalusugan ng katawan at isipan, tibay ng loob, at pagtitiis sa kanilang pagdurusa. Nawa’y maranasan nila ang pag-ibig ng iyong Anak sa pamamagitan ng iyong inaing kalinga.
Pangwakas na Panalangin
O Ina ng Laging Saklolo, ikaw ang pag-asa ng walang pag-asa at kanlungan ng mga makasalanan. Huwag kang magsawang ipanalangin kami, iyong mga anak, upang kami’y magpatuloy sa pananampalataya, mamuhay nang banal, at makapiling ka sa kaluwalhatian ng langit.
Sa ngalan ng Ama, at ng Anak, at ng Espiritu Santo. Amen.