Novena for the Nativity of Mary

Pray one day at a time for nine consecutive days (ideally August 30–September 8). Each day, say the day's invocation and the Nativity prayer. --- DAY 1 — Joy O Virgin Mary, teach me to rejoice in the birth of the Mother of God. O God, who prepared the salvation of the world through the birth of the Virgin Mary, grant us, through her intercession, the grace to share worthily in the joy of her birth and to live in fidelity to your Gospel (mention your request). Through Christ our Lord. Amen. Hail Mary, Glory Be. --- DAY 2 — Gratitude O Mother of the Savior, grant me a grateful heart for God's graces. O God, who prepared the salvation of the world through the birth of the Virgin Mary, grant us, through her intercession, the grace to share worthily in the joy of her birth and to live in fidelity to your Gospel (mention your request). Through Christ our Lord. Amen. Hail Mary, Glory Be. --- DAY 3 — Purity O Mary born without stain, keep my soul in grace. O God, who prepared the salvation of the world through the birth of the Virgin Mary, grant us, through her intercession, the grace to share worthily in the joy of her birth and to live in fidelity to your Gospel (mention your request). Through Christ our Lord. Amen. Hail Mary, Glory Be. --- DAY 4 — Family O Mother of God, bless parents, children, and grandparents in our homes. O God, who prepared the salvation of the world through the birth of the Virgin Mary, grant us, through her intercession, the grace to share worthily in the joy of her birth and to live in fidelity to your Gospel (mention your request). Through Christ our Lord. Amen. Hail Mary, Glory Be. --- DAY 5 — Fidelity O faithful Virgin, strengthen my obedience to Christ's Gospel. O God, who prepared the salvation of the world through the birth of the Virgin Mary, grant us, through her intercession, the grace to share worthily in the joy of her birth and to live in fidelity to your Gospel (mention your request). Through Christ our Lord. Amen. Hail Mary, Glory Be. --- DAY 6 — Church O Queen of heaven, pray for the unity and holiness of the Church. O God, who prepared the salvation of the world through the birth of the Virgin Mary, grant us, through her intercession, the grace to share worthily in the joy of her birth and to live in fidelity to your Gospel (mention your request). Through Christ our Lord. Amen. Hail Mary, Glory Be. --- DAY 7 — Conversion O Mother of mercy, obtain conversion for sinners. O God, who prepared the salvation of the world through the birth of the Virgin Mary, grant us, through her intercession, the grace to share worthily in the joy of her birth and to live in fidelity to your Gospel (mention your request). Through Christ our Lord. Amen. Hail Mary, Glory Be. --- DAY 8 — Peace O Mary, grant peace to the world and serenity to troubled hearts. O God, who prepared the salvation of the world through the birth of the Virgin Mary, grant us, through her intercession, the grace to share worthily in the joy of her birth and to live in fidelity to your Gospel (mention your request). Through Christ our Lord. Amen. Hail Mary, Glory Be. --- DAY 9 — Graces O Virgin Mary, present to God the request I carry in my heart (mention your request). O God, who prepared the salvation of the world through the birth of the Virgin Mary, grant us, through her intercession, the grace to share worthily in the joy of her birth and to live in fidelity to your Gospel (mention your request). Through Christ our Lord. Amen. Hail Mary, Glory Be.