Healing Novena to Our Lady of the Snows
Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone
who fled to thy protection, implored thy help, or sought the intercession
was left unaided. Inspired with this confidence, I fly unto thee, O Virgin
of virgins, my Mother; to thee do I come, before thee I stand, sinful
and sorrowful; O Mother of the Word Incarnate, despise not my petitions,
but in thy mercy hear and answer me.
Amen
- Our Father...
- Hail Mary...
- Our Lady of the Snows, pray for us.
- St. Joseph, pray for us.
- St. Therese, The Little Flower, pray for us.
- St. Eugene De Mazenod, pray for us.
- Glory be to the Father...
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Healing from a Loved One's Death
Death is something we all must face — the death of those we love
and eventually our own death. It is never easy; sometimes it seems unbearable.
Yet God has promised us a way to be reunited with those we love someday.
Although the pain of death never completely goes away, we must also recall
all the blessings and love we have received from those we have loved in
this life. The gift of friendship is a precious thing and something that
helps shape who we are in this world. It is the way we come to know and
experience God's love for us.
Mary, too, knew the pain of losing those she loved. During her life she
experienced the death of her husband Joseph and her only Son, Jesus. We
can go to her in our prayers asking for comfort and strength in our own
losses.
Prayer for Healing from a Loved One's Death
Holy Spirit, You were given to the apostles to be a source of strength
and comfort in the loss they experienced in Jesus' death. I come to You
in need of that same consolation.
God, You have loved me in a special way through the relationships and
friendships I have had. Now, in Your wisdom, You have called my loved
one back to live eternally with You. The pain and loss I feel seems to
surround me and leave me feeling empty and helpless.
I pray, too, Lord, for all those who suffer the pain of losing those
they loved. Give them peace of mind in knowning that You have granted
eternal rest to all those deceased memebers of their family. Comfort and
guide those who are trying to cope with a recent death.
Stregthen those who will die today, granting them inner peace as they
journey into Your heavenly kingdom. Remember also those who are caring
for their loved ones as they near their death. May they be consoled in
the knowledge that someday they will be rejoined in eternal life with
You. We ask this through the intercession of Mary, our Mother, who held
in her heart the pain of losing those she loved.
Amen
Scripture Passage
Wisdom 3:1-9
"The souls of the just are in the hand of God, and no torment shall
touch them... They are in peace."
Healing of Social Injustices
Jesus called His apostles to build the Kingdom of God where justice reigns
in everyone's lives. Many times we look at the world around us and see
a place where Jesus' love and example are not present to the people living
there.
Young boys and girls go to bed hungry. Families are torn apart by wars.
Teenagers are becoming parents while they are still children. The news
reports that the mentally ill are left homeless on the streets. Men and
women are locked away for their political beliefs. The elderly are forgotten
and alone. Often the abuse of drugs, money, and power create hurtful situations
in the lives of those we love. Crimes of hate or greed, prejudice or violence
create fear in our schools and workplaces, even in our neighborhoods.
We need to pray each day, "Thy Kingdom come… on earth as it
is in Heaven."
Prayer for Healing of Social Injustices
Eternal Father, I come to You in my need. You have created me in Your
goodness. Give me the peace of mind to know You are present in our world
today, even amidst the social injustices many people are experiencing.
I pray for those who are victims of such injustice. Grant Your healing
to those who forever live with memories of warfare and crime. Comfort
those who have suffered from others' abuse of power, and political and
economic decisions. Give the leaders of our churches and communities the
opportunities to make Your Son present in the lives of those who are suffering
most. Bless our world with leaders who seek Your wisdom to find solutions
to the effects of poverty, war, and prejudice.
May all of us who have endured the pain of injustice come to know Your
healing love. I ask this as Your child, one with Christ my Brother.
Amen
Scripture Passage
Matthew, 5:1-11
"Blessed are they who are persecuted, for theirs is the Kingdom
of Heaven."
Healing from Spiritual Afflictions
Faith is a gift from God given to all those who ask for it. It is also
a treasure each family hopes to pass down to the next generation. For
those who believe, it is the only way we can truly journey through this
life. It is what makes sense out of everything else in the world. It is
a relationship with One Who is greater than ourselves, more powerful than
the evil we see around us, Whose love for us is lasting.
Although most of us profess our faith in God, we all must struggle at
times with its reality in our lives. When loved ones die, we ask, "How
can God let this happen to me?" When natural disasters and crimes
take innocent lives, we ponder, "Why didn't God Do something about
this?" At times, God can seems so far away and His love so absent
in us that we consider abandoning our faith. Some even choose to shut
themselves off from God and try to go it alone.
As part of the Body of Christ, we also must pray for each other, especially
those who have forsaken their faith in God. It is through our prayerful
intercession that these lost ones can respond to God once again in their
lives.
Prayer for Healing from Spiritual Afflictions
Holy Spirit, You were sent to us to be God's presence in our lives. I
pray that you fill my heart with His love and nourish my faith. Remove
the doubts I have and strengthen my belief in the One Who created me and
continues to love me each day.
I pray, too, for all those who struggle deeply with their faith. Show
them how better to understand and accept God's will in their lives.
Above all, be with those who have abandoned their faith in God. Grant
them the guidance of others who can witness God's powerful presence in
the world around them. May they feel their Heavenly Father's love for
them and acknowledge their faith in God. I ask this through Jesus and
His mother Mary who both knew well God's power in their lives.
Amen
Scripture Passage
Romans 8:35-38
"Who will separate us from the love of Christ? Trial or distress,
or persecution or hunger or nakedness, or danger, or the sword? ... (nothing)
will be able to separate us from the love of God that comes to us in Christ
the Lord."
Healing from Violence and Abuse
Society teaches us that each person deserves respect as an individual;
our faith reminds us that everything created by God deserves to be respected.
However, daily we see examples of people who are victimized because they
are not respected. This lack of respect often leads to violence and abuse.
God created the world and calls us to have reverence for it. From the
very beginning, Adam and Eve showed their lack of respect for God and
each other. Yet God did not give up. He sent His Son to show us how to
give each person dignity and respect. In all the Jesus did while here
on earth, we can see examples of charity, understanding, and respect for
all human beings, sinners and saints alike.
We are called to continue Jesus' work on earth. With the help of the
Holy SPirit, we can reach out to others with a genuine respect for all
life.
Prayer for Healing from Violence and Abuse
Jesus, You showed us how to respect the dignity of all people; yet You
suffered indignity and violence as You died on the cross for our salvation.
I pray, too, for all those who find themselves in situations where they
are neglected or abused by others. Grant freedom to family members from
the physical violence and emotional abuse they suffer. Help us find ways
to end all spousal abuse and disrespect. Give protection to those in dangerous
occupations who work to try to bring an end to violence in our society.
Finally, God my Father, I ask peace of mind for those who have endured
abose and disrespect of any kind. May they find in Your love the comfort
they need and come to know their own dignity as one of Your children.
Amen
Scripture Passage
Psalm 8
"When I look at Your heavens, the work of Your fingers, the moon
and the stars thay You have established; what are human beings that You
are mindful of them, mortals that You care for them? Yet You have made
them a little lower than God, and crowned them with glory and honor."
Healing from Emotional Difficulties
It is unrealistic for us to think that we will never be sad or scared
or confused. However, some people find it very difficult to make it through
each day without being overwhelmed emotionally. Depression, paranoia,
and dementia can take their toll on the families of those who suffer these
disabilities. Remind us that we can turn to the Lord to calm our fears.
He is always with us, reaching out with His peace to quiet the "storms"
in our life.
Prayer for Healing of Emotional Difficulties
Jesus, You calmed the storm on the Sea of Galilee, and Your apostles
were amazed at Your power over the wind and rain. You comforted Mary and
Martha in their sadness at Lazarus' death. You called forth the unclean
spirits in people as You ministeered each day in Judea. You offered the
gift of the Holy Spirit to Your followers that they might no longer be
afraid after Your death.
I come to You, Lord, in my own need of Your peace. Calm my fears and
give me the courage to face each day. Oopen my eyes to the goodness around
me, put a joyful spirit within me, help me to know You are always with
me.
Send Your Holy Spirit to all those afflicted with emotional problems.
Inspire in all of us compassion for those living with mental disorders,
especially those suffering from depression and anxiety. Guide their doctors
and nurses that they may see their work as a ministry of Your love.
I pray, too, for all those who face stressful and difficult emotional
situations in their lives. Give them Your wisdom and discernment that
they many find peace in knowning Your will and doing it. Instill in all
of our hearts a thirst for daily prayer so that we may be refreshed and
renewed in Your Father's love. We make these requests as Your brothers
and sisters, ever grateful for Your gift of salvation.
Amen
Scripture Passage
Galatians 5:22-26
"In contrast, the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patient
endurance, kindness, generosity, faith, gentleness, and self-control."
Healing from Financial Stresses
Not having enough financial resources is something we all worry about
some time in our lives. There never seems to be enought to go around in
many households. For some in society, acquiring the necessities of life
is a constant struggle; for others there just always seems to be one more
bill to pay; for still others there is a nagging feeling in the back of
their minds that they might not have saved enough for retirement.
Prayer for Healing from Financial Stresses
Heavenly Father, You give me Your love and tell me it is all I need.
You ask me to trust You for the necessties in life. Heal me of the insecurity
I have about my future.
Lord, I preay especially for those who do not have the bare essentials
in life. Open doors for those who seek good employment opportunities.
Awaken in the herats of those who employ others their responbility to
provide living wages to those who work for them. Grant assistance to those
who are struggling to recover from financial crisis and natural disasters.
May those who are elderly and retired find security for the rest of their
days.
God, give each of us an awareness of how we can share what we have with
those most in need. May our generosity bring Your healing and peace to
our brothers and sisters in Christ our Lord.
Amen
Scripture Passage
Matthew 6:25-35
"Your Heavenly Father knows all that you need. Seek first His kingdom
over you, his way of holiness, and all these things will be given you
besides."
Healing Within Families
Each of us belongs to a family and yet no two families look exactly alike.
Our childhood brought us many different memories from those of our children,
our friends, or others we meet. Yet because families consist of people
living together, we all have some things in common. We share times of
joy and times of sadness, times of love and times of anger, times of closeness
and times of hurt.
In every family situation, there are many different relationships, people
through whom we find God in our lives. As time goes on, these relationships
change from being a child and sibling, to being a wife or husband, a student
or coworker, perhaps from being a mother or father to being a grandmother
or grandfather. Each time a relaionship develops, we are offered new joys
and new challenges.
As Christians, we are not families alone. God is part of each of our
families and extends His grace to us throughout or journey through life.
We have the Holy Family — Joseph, Mary, and Jesus — to pray
for us as we struggle in our own families. Let us pray for ourselves and
all those families in need of our prayers.
Prayer for Healing Within Families
Heavenly Father, I come to You with the needs of my family. You have
blessed us with Your love and given us many good things. However, at times
we have our crosses to bear. It is difficult for us to always understand
each other. Help me and my family grow in our love and support for one
another.
I pray, too, for all families. Grant your peace to those husbands and
wives seeking reconciliation with each other. Strengthen the relationships
of parents, children, siblings, in-laws, and all family members. Comfort
those who have lost their loved ones through death or separation. Heal
and sustain those who suffer the pain of divorce.
May we all experience the love and care You offer us as Your sons and
daughters. I ask this through the intercession of the Holy Family —
Joseph, Mary, and Jesus.
Amen
Scripture Passage
Colossians 3:12-21
"Because you are God's chosen ones, holy and beloved, clothe yourselves
with heartfelt mercy, with kindness, humility, meekness, and patience."
Healing of Physical Infirmities
There is none among us who has not known physical pain sometime in our
life. We all get sick with colds or the flu. However, many people face
pain every waking moment of their days.
It does not matter whether our discomfort is temporary or chronic, it
is difficult for us to see how anything good can come from it. For some,
God offers healing that His name may be glorified. For others, though,
God offers the opportunity to walk with His Son Jesus in the garden of
Gethsemane. We must turn our eyes toward the crucified Christ. He, too,
asked that this cup might be taken from Him. Yet He wanted God's will
to be done even in the moment of His agony.
Just as Christ embraced the cross and led Dismas, one of the crucified
thieves, to God, our own acceptance of the crosses in life can lead others
to God. Let us pray for those who are faced with physical infirmities,
that they may be healed in accordance with God's will.
Prayer for Healing of Physical Infirmities
God, You created us in Your goodness. I come to You seeking a return
to physical wholeness for myself and those I love. It is difficult to
give You praise when my body is in pain.
I pray, too, for all those who are suffering physical pain. Heal those
in my family who are ill. Cure those afflicted with a terminal illness.
Guide those in the health care professions that they may be wise and compassionate
to those they treat. Grant steadfastness and courage to those whom You
have called to accept their suffering for the redemption of the world.
Finally, Lord, I pray for good health and freedom from all illness for
myself and all Your people. Protect us and be with us each day, O loving
Father. I ask this through Christ my Savior.
Amen
Scripture Passage
Luke 22:39-46
"He went down on His knees and prayed in these words: 'Father, if
it is Your will, take this cup from me; yet not my will but Yours be done.'"
Thanksgiving for Healings Received
Throughtout our lives, we turn to the Lord with many problems and we
receive many blessings in return. When we are in the midst of turmoil
and anxiety, it is sometimes difficult for us to remember the healing
that has taken place at other times over the years. It is good to reflect
on our lives, and give thanks for all the times the Lord has been there,
walking with us through the dark valleys.
Each of us could paint a unique picture of the blessings we have received.
Fond memories of a healthy childhood, the love of a faithful spouse, a
home filled with the laughter of friends and family. All these and more
fill the canvas of our lives. Our blessings abound and so should our thankfulness
to God who has provided them.
Not everyone shares in this picture, though. Some people find many crosses
painted within the frame of their lives. It is more difficult for them
to search out the hidden workings of God over the years. Yet ours is a
God over the years. Yet ours is a God of Resurrection, and no life is
untouched by His blessings. These blessings may be at peace that comes
in the midst of a stressful situation, the caring action of someone at
a time when we need to know we are loved, the smile of a passerby wishing
us a good day. In these and many other ways, God is reaching out to us
with His love and healing.
Prayer of Thanksgiving for Healings Received
Heavenly Father, You have created me and walked with me throughout my
entire life. Some days it is very easy to see Your presence and know Your
love. Other days I must search to find the more subtle signs of Your love
and presence in my life. Open my eyes to Your marvelous gifts and lead
me to give You thanks and praise always.
Jesus, my Savior and Brother, thank you for showing me how much I am
loved. You carry my cross with me each day, ever ready to bring me Your
Father's peace.
Holy Spirit, fill me with thankfulness for all God puts in my life. Give
me the eyes that can see all the blessings I receive each day and a heart
that never ceases to marvel at God's wonder.
Amen
Scripture Passage
Philippians 4:4-7
"Rejoice in the Lord always!... Then God's own peace, which is beyond
all understanding, will stand guard over your hearts and minds, in Christ
Jesus."
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