Start Date: February 2
End Date: February 10
Feast Day: February 11
Patronage:
Healing, the sick, and bodily ills
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Opening Prayer (to be said each day):
O ever-Immaculate Virgin, Mother of Mercy, Health of the Sick, Refuge of Sinners, Comforter of the Afflicted, you know our wants, our troubles, and our sufferings. Look upon us with compassion as we turn to you with love and confidence. By appearing in the Grotto of Lourdes, you made it a privileged sanctuary where your graces abound. Obtain for us, O loving Mother, the healing of our bodies, hearts, and souls.
(Mention your intention.)
Amen.
Day 1: Mother of Compassion
Reflection:
Our Lady of Lourdes, gentle Mother of Compassion, teaches us to trust in God’s loving plan even amid trials. Her appearance to St. Bernadette reveals a heart tender yet courageous, reminding us that humility opens the door to divine grace. In our struggles, she walks beside us, comforting sorrows and strengthening weaknesses. Like her, we are called to carry life’s crosses with faith and hope, knowing God’s love sustains us. Through her intercession, we are drawn closer to Jesus, learning to surrender our fears, embrace patience, and live with quiet courage under her maternal care.
Prayer:
O Our Lady of Lourdes, Mother of Compassion, who appeared to St. Bernadette with a heart full of gentleness and love, inspire in us a spirit of humility and trust in God’s plan. Help us to carry our crosses with faith, knowing that your maternal intercession brings us closer to the Heart of Jesus. Comfort us in our sorrows, strengthen us in our weaknesses, and obtain for us the graces we need to persevere in holiness. Grant us the courage to face each day with hope, trusting that you walk beside us, guiding and protecting us under your mantle of love. Amen.
Day 2: Hope of the Sick
Reflection:
Mary, Hope of the Sick, shows us that suffering can become a path to holiness when offered with faith. At Lourdes, her presence revealed God’s tender mercy and the healing power of divine love. In moments of illness—physical, emotional, or spiritual—she invites us to unite our struggles with Christ’s, transforming pain into prayer and love. Her maternal care brings hope, reminding us that no suffering is wasted when surrendered to God. Through her intercession, we are strengthened to endure trials with courage, peace, and trust, allowing our hearts to rest in the healing embrace of Jesus.
Prayer:
O Blessed Virgin Mary, Hope of the Sick, at Lourdes, you revealed the healing power of God’s love. Be our strength in times of illness, both of body and soul. Obtain for us the grace to unite our sufferings with those of Christ, transforming our pain into an offering of love. May we always find hope in your maternal care, trusting that your prayers bring us closer to the healing touch of our Adorable Jesus. Fill our hearts with peace amid our trials, and grant us the serenity to accept God’s will with unwavering faith. Amen.
Day 3: Fountain of Grace
Reflection:
Our Lady of Lourdes, Fountain of Grace, reveals God’s mercy flowing abundantly into the lives of those who seek Him. Through the miraculous spring, she showed St. Bernadette that divine love refreshes the soul and heals both heart and body. We, too, are invited to drink deeply of this grace, allowing it to cleanse sin, renew virtue, and strengthen our desire for holiness. Every trial and struggle can become a source of growth when united with Jesus’ love. By turning to Mary in prayer, we open our hearts to healing, spiritual renewal, and the transformative power of God’s overflowing mercy.
Prayer:
O Lady of Lourdes, Fountain of Grace, you invited St. Bernadette to drink from the miraculous spring, a sign of God’s overflowing mercy. Cleanse our hearts from all sin, and purify our souls to receive the living waters of grace. May we thirst for holiness and be renewed by the love of our Adorable Jesus. Through your intercession, grant us the spiritual and physical healing we seek with hearts full of faith and gratitude. Help us to recognize the blessings hidden within our struggles and to grow in virtue each day. Amen.
Day 4: Comforter of the Afflicted
Reflection:
Mary, Comforter of the Afflicted, gently draws our hearts to the tender love of Jesus, especially when life’s burdens feel unbearable. She knows our sorrows, sees our tears, and teaches us to unite them with Christ’s suffering, transforming pain into grace. Her maternal presence reminds us that God is never distant, even in our deepest trials. Through her intercession, we receive courage, hope, and consolation, learning to rest in the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Daily struggles become opportunities for growth when embraced with faith, and her gentle guidance helps us discover peace, trust, and unshakable love amid life’s challenges.
Prayer:
O Mother Mary, Comforter of the Afflicted, you see our tears and hear our cries. Wrap us in your mantle of love, and console us in our trials. Teach us to find peace in the Sacred Heart of Jesus, even when burdens weigh heavily upon us. Help us to offer our sufferings in union with His, trusting that nothing is wasted in His divine plan. May your gentle presence bring us comfort and hope each day. Remind us that your Son is close to the brokenhearted and that His love never fails. Amen.
Day 5: Queen of Peace
Reflection:
Mary, Queen of Peace, embodies the serenity of trusting fully in God’s providence. At Lourdes, her calm presence comforted hearts weighed down by fear and anxiety, showing that true peace comes from surrendering to divine love. She calls us to be peacemakers in our daily lives—at home, school, work, and community—by forgiving freely, loving generously, and living in harmony with others. When we encounter conflict or unrest, turning to her intercession helps us reflect Christ’s peace in our words and actions. Through her guidance, our hearts can become vessels of reconciliation, patience, and enduring serenity rooted in God’s grace.
Prayer:
O Queen of Peace, at Lourdes, your serene presence brought calm to troubled hearts. Intercede for us, that we may experience the peace that comes from trusting completely in God’s providence. Help us to be peacemakers in our homes, communities, and the world. Teach us to forgive freely, love deeply, and live in harmony with others. May the peace of Christ reign in our hearts always. Inspire us to be instruments of reconciliation, spreading God’s love wherever we go. Amen.
Day 6: Refuge of Sinners
Reflection:
Mary, Refuge of Sinners, gently calls us to recognize our weaknesses and return to the loving embrace of Jesus. Her maternal care reminds us that no sin is beyond God’s mercy and that every sincere act of repentance brings spiritual renewal. By guiding us toward the Sacrament of Reconciliation, she helps us experience forgiveness, healing, and freedom from guilt. Through her example, we learn humility, courage, and a desire to grow in virtue. Daily temptations and failures become opportunities to seek God’s grace, transform our hearts, and walk faithfully on the path of holiness, supported by her constant intercession.
Prayer:
O Refuge of Sinners, you call us to conversion and guide us back to the loving embrace of our Adorable Jesus. Help us to recognize our faults, seek forgiveness with sincere hearts, and grow in holiness each day. Lead us to the Sacrament of Reconciliation, where we encounter God’s boundless mercy. May your example inspire us to live lives of virtue, humility, and love. Strengthen our resolve to turn away from sin and to walk the path of righteousness with courage and faith. Amen.
Day 7: Mother of Divine Love
Reflection:
Mary, Mother of Divine Love, exemplifies perfect charity, inviting us to imitate her heart overflowing with God’s love. At Lourdes, her tender presence revealed that true love is patient, selfless, and attentive to the needs of others. By seeing Jesus in every person, she teaches us to transform ordinary encounters into acts of grace and service. Through her intercession, our hearts are nurtured with divine love, enabling us to forgive, console, and uplift others. Daily challenges become opportunities to practice kindness and generosity, making us living vessels of Christ’s compassion, shining His light into a world often shadowed by indifference.
Prayer:
O Mother of Divine Love, your heart overflows with the love of God. Teach us to love as you do—with patience, kindness, and selflessness. Help us to see Jesus in every person we meet and to serve others with joy. May the love of our Adorable Jesus take root in our hearts, transforming us into vessels of His grace and compassion. Inspire us to share His love generously, bringing light and hope to those around us. Amen.
Day 8: Star of Hope
Reflection:
Mary, Star of Hope, shines as a guiding light in moments of darkness and uncertainty. At Lourdes, her appearance brought courage to hearts troubled by doubt, illness, and fear. She reminds us that even in life’s storms, God’s promises remain steadfast, and hope anchors the soul. Through her maternal intercession, we are encouraged to trust in God’s plan and persevere with faith. By following her example, we learn to keep our eyes fixed on Jesus, allowing His love to illuminate our path. Daily trials become opportunities to deepen trust, strengthen hope, and walk courageously toward the joy of divine grace.
Prayer:
O Star of Hope, shining brightly at Lourdes, guide us through the darkness of doubt and despair. Help us to cling to the promises of Christ, even when life’s storms threaten to overwhelm us. Illuminate our path with the light of faith, and lead us ever closer to the Heart of Jesus. May your maternal guidance fill us with hope that never fades. Teach us to trust in God’s plan, knowing that His love is greater than any trial we face. Amen.
Day 9: Lady of Lourdes, Our Mother
Reflection:
Mary, Lady of Lourdes, our tender Mother, draws us to the heart of her Son with unwavering love and care. Throughout this novena, she has guided us through compassion, hope, grace, peace, forgiveness, and divine love. Her maternal intercession reminds us to approach God with childlike trust, offering our hearts in sincerity and humility. By following her example, we are strengthened to persevere in faith, seek holiness, and live lives of virtue. Daily encounters become opportunities to reflect Christ’s love. May her guidance continue to inspire us, keeping our hearts open to God’s grace and preparing us for eternal joy with Him.
Prayer:
O Lady of Lourdes, our beloved Mother, as we conclude this novena, we thank you for your tender care and powerful intercession. Continue to watch over us, guiding us to your Son, our Adorable Jesus. May we always seek your help with childlike trust and confidence, knowing that you will never abandon us. Grant us the grace to live holy lives, to persevere in faith, and to rejoice with you in heaven one day. Keep our hearts always open to the grace of God, and help us to reflect His love in all we do. Amen.
Closing Prayer (to be said each day):
O Blessed Virgin Mary, Our Lady of Lourdes, with hearts full of gratitude, we thank you for your loving intercession. Continue to pray for us, that we may live in the light of Christ’s love and grow in holiness each day. May your prayers lead us to healing, peace, and eternal joy in the presence of our Adorable Jesus. Amen.
Our Father … Hail Mary … Glory Be …
Our Lady of Lourdes, pray for us.
Saint Bernadette, pray for us.
Litany of Our Lady of Lourdes:
Lord have mercy; Lord have mercy.
Christ have mercy; Christ have mercy.
Lord have mercy; Lord have mercy.
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.
Mother of Christ; Pray for us.
Mother of our Savior; Pray for us.
Our Lady of Lourdes, Help of Christians; Pray for us.
Our Lady of Lourdes, Source of love; Pray for us.
Our Lady of Lourdes, Mother of the poor; Pray for us.
Our Lady of Lourdes, Mother of the handicapped; Pray for us.
Our Lady of Lourdes, Mother of orphans; Pray for us.
Our Lady of Lourdes, Mother of all children; Pray for us.
Our Lady of Lourdes, Mother of all nations; Pray for us.
Our Lady of Lourdes, Mother of the Church; Pray for us.
Our Lady of Lourdes, Friend of the lonely; Pray for us.
Our Lady of Lourdes, Comforter of those who mourn; Pray for us.
Our Lady of Lourdes, Shelter of the homeless; Pray for us.
Our Lady of Lourdes, Guide of travelers; Pray for us.
Our Lady of Lourdes, Strength of the weak; Pray for us.
Our Lady of Lourdes, Refuge of sinners; Pray for us.
Our Lady of Lourdes, Comforter of the suffering; Pray for us.
Our Lady of Lourdes, Help of the dying; Pray for us.
Queen of heaven; Pray for us.
Queen of peace; Pray for us.
Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world; Spare us O Lord.
Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world; Graciously hear us, O Lord.
Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world; Have mercy on us.
Christ hear us; Christ graciously hear us.
Let us pray: Grant us, your servants, we pray you, Lord God, to enjoy perpetual health of mind and body. By the glorious intercession of Blessed Mary ever Virgin, may we be delivered from present sorrows, and enjoy everlasting happiness. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.