Immaculate Heart of Mary Novena

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The Immaculate Heart of Mary Novena is a nine-day devotion honoring the pure and loving heart of the Blessed Virgin Mary, perfectly united with the Heart of her Son, Jesus. This prayer seeks Mary’s intercession for deeper faith, protection, and a heart more like hers—humble, obedient, and full of love. Each day reflects on her role as Mother and model of discipleship, inviting the faithful to entrust their needs to her maternal care. Many pray this novena leading up to the Feast of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, often celebrated at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, D.C., or other Marian shrines. It is a petition-type novena, calling on Mary’s help in both spiritual and temporal needs.

When to Pray

Pray the Immaculate Heart of Mary Novena when seeking to grow in love for Jesus through His Mother’s example of purity, humility, and obedience. It is often prayed leading up to or on the Feast of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, which is celebrated on the Saturday following the Solemnity of the Sacred Heart of Jesus in June. This novena is also fitting when praying for peace, conversion, and healing in families.

Day 1

O Immaculate Heart of Mary, filled with love for God and compassion for sinners, I entrust myself to your care. Teach me to love as you love, to trust as you trust, and to surrender all to your Son. Intercede for my intention (state it here), and guide me to live in holiness. Amen.

Day 2

O Immaculate Heart of Mary, your “yes” to God brought the Savior into the world. Help me to say “yes” to God’s will in my own life. Pray that I may embrace my mission with joy and courage. I place my needs in your hands and trust in your intercession. Amen.

Day 3

O Immaculate Heart of Mary, you treasured all things in your heart and pondered them with faith. Teach me to reflect on God’s work in my life and to remain steadfast in trust. Please bring my petitions before your Son, that His mercy may be poured out upon me. Amen.

Day 4

O Immaculate Heart of Mary, you stood by Jesus at the Cross with unwavering love. Be my strength in trials and suffering. Help me to remain faithful even when the way is difficult. Intercede for my intention, and help me to unite my pain to Christ’s redeeming sacrifice. Amen.

Day 5

O Immaculate Heart of Mary, your life was one of humility and service. Help me to place others before myself and to live with a generous spirit. I entrust my needs to you, knowing that you will bring them to your Son with a mother’s love. Amen.

Day 6

O Immaculate Heart of Mary, you are the refuge of sinners and comfort of the afflicted. Shelter me under your mantle and protect me from all harm. Pray that I may be freed from sin and grow in virtue. Present my intention to your Son with the tenderness of your heart. Amen.

Day 7

O Immaculate Heart of Mary, you are full of grace and the model of perfect discipleship. Help me to follow your example of faith, hope, and charity. I bring to you my needs, confident that your prayers will obtain for me the grace I seek. Amen.

Day 8

O Immaculate Heart of Mary, you rejoice in the glory of Heaven and desire the salvation of all souls. Inspire in me a zeal for prayer and a love for the Church. Intercede for my petitions, that I may serve God faithfully all my life. Amen.

Day 9

O Immaculate Heart of Mary, my Mother and Queen, I consecrate myself entirely to your heart. Take my life, my works, my joys, and my sorrows, and make me wholly yours. Pray that I may live and die in the friendship of your Son, Jesus. Amen.