Novena to the Immaculate Heart of Mary
The Immaculate Heart of Mary reminds us of Our Lady's perfect love for God and her deep love for each one of us. Through her humble "yes" to God's plan, Mary became a model of faith, trust, and obedience that continues to inspire Catholics around the world.
The Novena to the Immaculate Heart of Mary is a beautiful nine-day prayer that asks for Our Lady's loving intercession. Whether you are praying for peace, healing, your family, or a deeper relationship with Jesus, this novena invites you to place your intentions in Mary's maternal care.
Why Pray This Novena?
People pray the Novena to the Immaculate Heart of Mary for many different intentions, including:
- Peace in their hearts and families
- Healing and comfort
- Guidance during difficult decisions
- A deeper love for Jesus
- Conversion of loved ones
- Trust during times of uncertainty
- Protection under Mary's maternal care
Like every novena, this prayer is an opportunity to grow closer to God while placing our intentions before Him through Mary's loving intercession.
How to Pray the Novena to the Immaculate Heart of Mary
The novena is prayed over nine consecutive days.
Take a moment to place your intention before the Lord through the Immaculate Heart of Mary. You may pray for yourself, a loved one, or any special intention that is on your heart.
Finish by thanking God for hearing your prayer and trusting in His perfect will, knowing that Mary always leads us closer to Jesus.
Step 1: Sign of the Cross
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Step 2: Novena Prayer
Immaculate Virgin, by the holy will of your Son, my Lord Jesus Christ, you are my Mother in Heaven. Your Immaculate Heart is full of love, mercy and compassion for sinners like me. I ask that you intercede for me today for… (mention your prayer intentions). I trust in your intercession before the throne of God for my needs. Please pray also that if my requests are not in accordance with the will of God, that I may be, like you, conformed to His will and not my own.
Step 3: Hail Mary
Hail, Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou amongst women and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
Immaculate Heart of Mary. Pray for us! Amen.
Step 4: Act of Consecration by Pope Pius XII
Most Holy Virgin Mary, tender Mother of men, to fulfill the desires of the Sacred Heart of Jesus and the request of the Vicar of Your Son on earth, we consecrate ourselves and our families to Your Sorrowful and Immaculate Heart, O Queen of the Most Holy Rosary, and we recommend to You, all the people of our country and all the world.
Please accept our consecration, dearest Mother, and use us as You wish to accomplish Your designs in the world.
O Sorrowful and Immaculate Heart of Mary, Queen of the Most Holy Rosary, and Queen of the World, rule over us, together with the Sacred Heart of Jesus Christ, Our King. Save us from the spreading flood of modern paganism; kindle in our hearts and homes the love of purity, the practice of a virtuous life, an ardent zeal for souls, and a desire to pray the Rosary more faithfully.
We come with confidence to You, O Throne of Grace and Mother of Fair Love. Inflame us with the same Divine Fire which has inflamed Your own Sorrowful and Immaculate Heart. Make our hearts and homes Your shrine, and through us, make the Heart of Jesus, together with Your rule, triumph in every heart and home. Amen.
Step 5: Sign of the Cross
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Praying with a Rosary
Many Catholics choose to pray a Rosary before or after the novena as a way of honouring Our Lady and meditating on the life of Christ.
Praying the Rosary alongside this novena is a beautiful way to deepen your Marian devotion and entrust your intentions to Mary's loving care.
Whether you're praying this novena at home, in church, or with your family, a handcrafted rosary can become a meaningful companion on your prayer journey.
Explore our collection of handmade Catholic rosaries, lovingly crafted to inspire prayer and help draw hearts closer to Jesus through Mary.
