Start Date: Saturday, May 31, 2025
End Date: Sunday , June 8, 2025
Feast Day: Monday after Pentecost — June 9, 2025
DIVINE APPEAL 236: “Suffer and learn, united with the sufferings of My Mother at the foot of the Cross. I will not abandon you until I have led you to the room of My Eternal Splendours.”
Daily Intention:
To console the Eucharistic Heart of Jesus by becoming instruments of reparation, unity, and holy renewal within His wounded Church.
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Opening Prayer (to be said each day):
O Adorable Jesus, veiled in silence upon the altars of the world, forgotten in the tabernacles of men, and wounded by the ingratitude of those You died to save, receive this offering of love from hearts awakened by the sorrows of Your Divine Appeal.
In the stillness of Your Eucharistic solitude, we desire to echo the sorrow of Your Mother and to console the abandonment You suffer in Your own House. May our prayers rise as balm to Your pierced Heart, and our lives become a living reparation for the sins of coldness, pride, and betrayal that have darkened Your Church.
And as we offer You this act of love, O Jesus, we also pray for our intentions [mention your intentions here], placing them into the hands of Your Blessed Mother, trusting in her powerful intercession and in Your infinite mercy.
Jesus, we adore You. Jesus, we believe in You. Jesus, we trust in You. Jesus, we console You. Amen.
Day 1 – Mary, Mother of the Abandoned Christ
Scripture Reading: Luke 22:61–62
“The Lord turned and looked at Peter… and Peter went out and wept bitterly.”
Reflection:
Our Adorable Jesus endures the profound solitude of abandonment, a silent cry echoing in the depths of human indifference. Mary, His sorrowful Mother, stands unwavering at the foot of this desolation, inviting us to enter the mystery of divine loneliness with hearts aflame for reparation and fidelity.
Prayer:
O Mary, Mother of the Church and tender refuge in the desolation of Your Son’s forsaken Heart, teach us to enter deeply into the mystery of abandonment with hearts burning for reparation and fidelity; make our souls sanctuaries of unceasing love and adoration where Our Adorable Jesus finds tender consolation amid the coldness of the world; by your maternal compassion and sorrow at the foot of the Cross, grant us the grace to remain faithfully at His side, united with His sufferings, and to offer Him the love and consolation that only a mother’s heart can inspire. Amen.
Day 2 – Mary, Mother of Compassion
Scripture Reading: John 19:26–27
“When Jesus saw His mother and the disciple whom He loved standing nearby, He said to His mother, ‘Woman, behold your son!’ Then He said to the disciple, ‘Behold your mother!’”
Reflection:
At the Cross, Our Adorable Jesus entrusts Mary to us, calling her Mother not only of Himself but of the entire Church, the community of believers. Her heart overflows with divine compassion, embracing all our sufferings and inviting us to unite our pains with hers and His for the salvation of souls.
Prayer:
O Mary, Mother of the Church and boundless fount of compassion, in Your maternal heart burns the divine love that consoles the sufferings of Your Son and all His children; teach us to open our hearts to Your gentle embrace so that we may join our sufferings to those of Our Adorable Jesus, becoming channels of mercy and instruments of reparation in a world so in need of healing; by Your tender intercession, obtain for us the grace to carry our crosses with faith and love, ever united to the Sacred Heart of Jesus and the mission of the Church. Amen.
Day 3 – Mary, Mother of Divine Grace
Scripture Reading: Luke 1:28
“And the angel came to her and said, ‘Hail, full of grace, the Lord is with you!’”
Reflection:
Mary, full of grace, is the pure vessel through whom divine mercy and love entered the world. As Mother of the Church, she continuously pours forth the graces needed to heal and renew the hearts of believers, guiding them toward deeper union with Our Adorable Jesus and the transforming power of His Sacred Heart.
Prayer:
O Mary, Mother of the Church and fountain of divine grace, in Your immaculate fullness You pour forth mercy and healing upon the wounds of humanity; teach us to receive with humble and open hearts the boundless graces that flow from Your maternal Heart, so that we may be transformed and made worthy to follow Our Adorable Jesus more closely; by Your loving intercession, grant us the grace to persevere in holiness, to embrace the mission of the Church, and to radiate the light of Christ in a world thirsting for mercy and truth. Amen.
Day 4 – Mary, Mother of the Holy Spirit
Scripture Reading: Acts 1:14
“All these were constantly devoting themselves to prayer, together with certain women, including Mary the mother of Jesus, and his brothers.”
Reflection:
Mary, as Mother of the Church, is filled with the Holy Spirit and leads the faithful in prayer and unity. She is the living tabernacle of divine life, inspiring the Church to be ever open to the Spirit’s power to renew, guide, and sanctify the faithful in their journey of faith.
Prayer:
O Mary, Mother of the Church and beloved vessel of the Holy Spirit, in Your attentive and prayerful heart You embrace the Church’s joys and struggles; teach us to welcome the Spirit’s guidance with docility and courage so that, united in prayer and mission, we may bear witness to the transforming power of Our Adorable Jesus; by Your maternal intercession, inflame our hearts with the fire of divine love, strengthen our faith, and lead us to holiness as faithful members of the one Body of Christ. Amen.
Day 5 – Mary, Mother of Unity
Scripture Reading: John 17:21
“That they may all be one, just as You, Father, are in Me, and I in You, that they also may be in Us.”
Reflection:
Mary, Mother of the Church, is the perfect sign and source of unity among all believers. Her maternal heart yearns for the Church to reflect the perfect communion of the Trinity, fostering peace, charity, and reconciliation among all peoples, especially in times of division and strife.
Prayer:
O Mary, Mother of the Church and tender source of unity, in Your maternal love You gather all peoples into the one Body of Christ; teach us to imitate Your faith and humility so that we may become true instruments of peace and reconciliation in the Church and the world; by Your powerful intercession, grant us the grace to overcome division, to build bridges of charity, and to live in profound communion with Our Adorable Jesus and one another as brothers and sisters in faith. Amen.
Day 6 – Mary, Mother of Faith
Scripture Reading: Hebrews 11:1
“Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen.”
Reflection:
Mary, as Mother of the Church, is the model of perfect faith. From her Fiat at the Annunciation to standing steadfast at the Cross, she embodies unwavering trust in God’s promises. Her faith nurtures the Church, inspiring believers to hope confidently amid trials and to follow Our Adorable Jesus without hesitation.
Prayer:
O Mary, Mother of the Church and shining model of faith, in Your humble obedience You embraced the divine plan with unwavering trust; teach us to imitate Your faith, that we may walk confidently through the darkness of this world, sustained by the hope and love of Our Adorable Jesus; by Your maternal intercession, grant us the grace to deepen our faith, to remain steadfast in trials, and to bear witness to the Gospel with courage and joy. Amen.
Day 7 – Mary, Mother of Hope
Scripture Reading: Romans 15:13
“May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope.”
Reflection:
Mary, Mother of the Church, is the radiant bearer of hope amid darkness and despair. Her unwavering hope in God’s promises sustains the Church in times of trial, encouraging all believers to trust in the mercy and faithfulness of Our Adorable Jesus, who alone brings eternal joy and peace.
Prayer:
O Mary, Mother of the Church and unfailing source of hope, in Your Immaculate Heart burns the fire of divine promise; teach us to embrace hope with joyful hearts so that, strengthened by the Holy Spirit, we may persevere in faith and love even in the most difficult moments; by Your maternal intercession, grant us the grace to be living witnesses of hope, shining forth the light of Our Adorable Jesus to a world in need of salvation and peace. Amen.
Day 8 – Mary, Mother of Charity
Scripture Reading: 1 Corinthians 13:1-3
“If I speak in the tongues of men or of angels, but do not have love, I am only a resounding gong or a clanging cymbal.”
Reflection:
Mary, as Mother of the Church, is the perfect exemplar of charity, pouring forth boundless love from her maternal heart. Her love reflects the heart of Our Adorable Jesus, calling the Church to live not by words alone but by the radical charity that transforms hearts and renews the world.
Prayer:
O Mary, Mother of the Church and wellspring of divine charity, in Your tender Heart flows the boundless love of Our Adorable Jesus; teach us to embody this love in our daily lives, that our actions may reflect true charity, healing divisions and building up the Body of Christ; by Your maternal intercession, grant us the grace to love without limit, to serve selflessly, and to be signs of Christ’s merciful love in a broken and hurting world. Amen
Day 9 – Mary, Mother of Eternal Life
Scripture Reading: John 11:25-26
“Jesus said to her, ‘I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in Me, though he die, yet shall he live.’”
Reflection:
Mary, Mother of the Church, stands as the gateway to eternal life, her Fiat opening the way for Our Adorable Jesus to bring salvation and resurrection to all humanity. She invites the Church to live in hope of the resurrection, confident in the promise of everlasting life with God.
Prayer:
O Mary, Mother of the Church and source of eternal life, in Your faithful “yes” to God You opened the door to resurrection and salvation; teach us to live in the hope of eternal life, embracing the crosses of this world with trust in the victorious love of Our Adorable Jesus; by Your maternal intercession, grant us the grace to persevere in faith until the hour of our own resurrection, that we may rejoice forever in the glory of God’s Kingdom. Amen.
Closing Prayer (to be said each day):
O Mary, Sovereign Mother of the Church, immaculate and exalted above all creation, we place ourselves under your maternal mantle, confident in your unfailing love and powerful intercession. Illuminate our souls with the fire of divine grace so that, united in holiness and truth, we may walk unwaveringly in the footsteps of Our Adorable Jesus, the eternal High Priest and Shepherd of souls.
Mother most tender, we implore you to enfold the Holy Father with your loving care and heavenly wisdom, strengthening him with the Spirit of courage, humility, and profound fidelity to Christ’s divine mission. Inspire him to guide the Church with clarity, compassion, and zeal, that the flock entrusted to his care may be led to repentance, renewal, and the radiant light of salvation.
By your maternal intercession, sustain us in faith, hope, and charity, that we may become living witnesses of reparation and peace in a world yearning for divine mercy. Amen.
Litany of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Lord, have mercy on us.
Christ, have mercy on us.
Lord, have mercy on us.
Christ, hear us.
Christ, graciously hear us.
God, the Father of Heaven, have mercy on us.
God the Son, Redeemer of the world, have mercy on us.
God the Holy Spirit, have mercy on us.
Holy Trinity, One God, have mercy on us.
Holy Mary, pray for us.
Holy Mother of God, pray for us.
Holy Virgin of Virgins, pray for us.
Mother of Christ, pray for us.
Mother of the Church, pray for us.
Mother of Mercy, pray for us.
Mother of Divine Grace, pray for us.
Mother of Hope, pray for us.
Mother Most Pure, pray for us.
Mother Most Chaste, pray for us.
Mother Inviolate, pray for us.
Mother Undefiled, pray for us.
Mother Most Amiable, pray for us.
Mother Most Admirable, pray for us.
Mother of Good Counsel, pray for us.
Mother of our Creator, pray for us.
Mother of our Savior, pray for us.
Virgin Most Prudent, pray for us.
Virgin Most Venerable, pray for us.
Virgin Most Renowned, pray for us.
Virgin Most Powerful, pray for us.
Virgin Most Merciful, pray for us.
Virgin Most Faithful, pray for us.
Mirror of Justice, pray for us.
Seat of Wisdom, pray for us.
Cause of Our Joy, pray for us.
Spiritual Vessel, pray for us.
Vessel of Honor, pray for us.
Singular Vessel of Devotion, pray for us.
Mystical Rose, pray for us.
Tower of David, pray for us.
Tower of Ivory, pray for us.
House of Gold, pray for us.
Ark of the Covenant, pray for us.
Gate of Heaven, pray for us.
Morning Star, pray for us.
Health of the Sick, pray for us.
Refuge of Sinners, pray for us.
Solace of Migrants, pray for us.
Comforter of the Afflicted, pray for us.
Help of Christians, pray for us.
Queen of Angels, pray for us.
Queen of Patriarchs, pray for us.
Queen of Prophets, pray for us.
Queen of Apostles, pray for us.
Queen of Martyrs, pray for us.
Queen of Confessors, pray for us.
Queen of Virgins, pray for us.
Queen of all Saints, pray for us.
Queen Conceived without Original Sin, pray for us.
Queen Assumed into Heaven, pray for us.
Queen of the Most Holy Rosary, pray for us.
Queen of Families, pray for us.
Queen of Peace, pray for us.
Lamb of God, who take away the sins of the world, spare us, O Lord!.
Lamb of God, who take away the sins of the world, graciously hear us, O Lord!
Lamb of God, who take away the sins of the world, have mercy on us.
V. Pray for us, O holy Mother of God.
R. That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.
Let us pray.
Grant, we beseech You, O Lord God, that we Your servants may enjoy perpetual health of mind and body, and by the glorious intercession of the Blessed Mary, ever Virgin, may be delivered from present sorrow and obtain eternal joy. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.
May the Real Presence of Our Adorable Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament bless and sanctify us, filling our hearts with His love, peace, and grace, now and always. Amen.