The Novena to Our Lady of Perpetual Help is one of the most beloved Marian devotions in the Catholic Church. Under this title, the Blessed Virgin Mary is honored as a loving Mother who continually intercedes for her children and leads them to her Son, Jesus Christ. This novena may be prayed at any time of the year, especially on Wednesdays, the day traditionally dedicated to Our Lady of Perpetual Help.
Opening Prayer (Pray Each Day)
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
O Mother of Perpetual Help,
With confidence in your loving care, I come before you today. You never cease to intercede for your children and to lead us to your Son, Jesus Christ, the source of all grace and salvation.
I entrust to your motherly heart my special intention:
(Mention your intention here.)
If it is according to God’s holy will, obtain for me this grace. Above all, help me to grow in faith, hope, and love, and to follow Jesus more faithfully each day.
Our Lady of Perpetual Help, pray for us.
Day 1 – Mother of Perpetual Help
Blessed Virgin Mary,
You lovingly watch over all who seek your help. Teach me to place my complete trust in your maternal care and never lose confidence in God’s loving providence.
Prayer
Our Lady of Perpetual Help, accompany me each day and lead me always to Jesus.
Day 2 – Mother of Mercy
Loving Mother,
You comfort those who are burdened and strengthen those who are weak. Bring consolation to all who suffer in body, mind, or spirit, and help me become a source of compassion for others.
Prayer
Our Lady of Perpetual Help, comfort those who seek your intercession.
Day 3 – Mother of Faith
Faithful Mother,
You believed God’s promises with unwavering trust. Help me remain faithful even when life is uncertain, and strengthen my confidence in the Lord.
Prayer
Our Lady of Perpetual Help, increase my faith in Christ.
Day 4 – Mother of Hope
Mother of Hope,
When sorrow and suffering surrounded you, you remained steadfast because your hope rested in God. Help me persevere through every difficulty, trusting that God is always at work for my good.
Prayer
Our Lady of Perpetual Help, fill my heart with hope.
Day 5 – Mother of Love
Mother Most Loving,
Your life reflected perfect charity toward God and neighbor. Teach me to love generously, forgive sincerely, and serve others with humility and kindness.
Prayer
Our Lady of Perpetual Help, make my heart more like yours.
Day 6 – Mother of Prayer
Holy Mother,
You treasured God’s Word in your heart and remained faithful in prayer. Inspire me to deepen my relationship with God through daily prayer and the sacraments.
Prayer
Our Lady of Perpetual Help, teach me to pray with faith and perseverance.
Day 7 – Refuge of Families
Mother of Families,
Watch over our homes with your loving care. Bless husbands and wives, guide parents, protect children, and strengthen every family with peace, forgiveness, and unity.
Prayer
Our Lady of Perpetual Help, protect our families and keep us close to Jesus.
Day 8 – Comfort of the Afflicted
Mother of Compassion,
You know the pain and struggles of every human heart. Bring healing to the sick, courage to the discouraged, peace to the anxious, and hope to those who feel alone.
Prayer
Our Lady of Perpetual Help, be a source of comfort and strength for all who suffer.
Day 9 – Consecration to Our Lady of Perpetual Help
Most Holy Mother,
Today I entrust my life completely to your loving care. Guide my thoughts, words, and actions so that everything I do may glorify God.
Lead me ever closer to Jesus. Help me remain faithful to His Gospel, devoted to prayer, active in charity, and steadfast in hope until the day I enter the joy of His heavenly Kingdom.
Prayer
Our Lady of Perpetual Help, never cease to lead me to your Son.
Closing Prayer (Pray Each Day)
O Mother of Perpetual Help,
Thank you for your constant love and powerful intercession. You never abandon those who call upon you with confidence, but continually lead them to Jesus, who is our Savior and our hope.
Obtain for me the grace to imitate your humility, purity, faith, and obedience to God’s will. Help me to persevere in prayer, to remain faithful in every trial, and to serve others with generous love.
Protect my family, strengthen the Church, comfort the suffering, and guide all people to your Son.
May I always seek your maternal help in every need and, through your intercession, one day share with you the everlasting joy of heaven.
Our Lady of Perpetual Help, pray for us.
Mary, Help of Christians, pray for us.
Amen.
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.