Immaculate Conception Novena – 9 Days of Prayer
For purity of heart and Mary's protection
The Immaculate Conception is the Catholic teaching that Mary was preserved from original sin from the first moment of her life, a gift that prepared her to be the mother of Christ. This novena invites you to reflect on her purity and ask her to help you grow in purity of heart. It is especially fitting in Advent, when the Church waits with her. The feast on December 8 is also a holy day of obligation in many countries. It is a short daily rhythm that slows you down, which is exactly what Advent asks of us before the shops fill up.
A novena is nine consecutive days of prayer. Begin nine days before the feast (December 8) and finish on its eve. You can pray this novena at any time of year.
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Intention: For Purity and Mary's Protection
O God, who by the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary, did prepare a worthy dwelling place for Your Son.
O God, who by the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary, did prepare a worthy dwelling place for Your Son, we beseech You that, as by the foreseen death of this, Your Son, You did preserve Her from all stain, so too You would permit us, purified through Her intercession, to come unto You. O Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to you. O Lord, who has given unto the human race Jesus Christ Thy Son as a Savior, and has commanded that He be called JESUS: mercifully grant that we may enjoy in heaven the blessed vision of Him whose Holy Name we venerate on earth. Amen.
Pray this prayer once a day for nine days in a row.
Traditional Marian Prayer · Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception - December 8
More novenas
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- Holy Spirit Novena
- Our Lady of Guadalupe Novena
- Assumption of Mary Novena
- Holy Rosary Novena
Frequently asked questions
When should I start the Immaculate Conception Novena?
Begin on November 29 so the ninth day is December 7, the eve of the solemnity on December 8. It fits naturally at the start of Advent.
How do I pray the Immaculate Conception Novena?
Pray the prayer once each day for nine days and add a Hail Mary. Consider attending Mass on December 8, which in many countries is a holy day.
Who is the Immaculate Conception Novena for?
It is for anyone seeking a purer heart, parents entrusting their children to Mary, and Catholics who want to prepare well for Christmas. Those with a devotion to Mary will find it a natural fit.
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