O most Holy Virgin-
You were chosen to become the Mother of Jesus
-permit me your devoted client-to praise you for this unique privilege.
O tender Mother and Comfortress of the afflicted
-grant me the special protection-which you have promised to those who venerate you
-Relying on the infinite mercies of your Divine Son
-trusting on His promises
-that those who ask would receive and penetrated with confidence
-in your powerful intercession
-I most humbly entreat you
-to obtain for me the favours
-which I petition for in this novena
if it is the holy will of God or else whatever graces I most stand in need of
(Here specify your request)
In veneration of the love and joy
-with which your heart was replenished
when the Word was made Flesh in your womb.
I offer you the sentiments of my heart.
(Here recite nine Hail Marys)
{Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with you. Blessed are you among women and blessed is the fruit of your womb, Jesus.
Holy Mary Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. AMEN.}
O mother of God
-accept these salutations in union with the veneration with which
the Angel Gabriel first hailed you Full of Grace.
I wish most sincerely that these may become so many gems in the crown of your celestial glory.
Mother Mary to your keeping Soul and body we confide.
Toiling, resting, walking, sleeping Be you ever at our side.
Cares that vex us joys that please us, Life and death we trust in you
You make yours all for Jesus
And for all eternity. Amen.
