A SPECIAL NOVENA to OUR MOTHER OF PERPETUAL HELP for MIGRANT WORKERS AND THEIR LOVED ONES

HOW TO PRAY THIS SPECIAL NOVENA

Novena is derived from the Latin "novem", meaning nine. No fixed rules need be laid down, generally speaking, for the making of a novena beyond that of persevering in prayer, usually for nine consecutive days.  

This special novena can be done in one day, but there should be AT LEAST NINE devotees praying together in one place.  We encourage devotees to pray together as there is a special  fervor the union of the faithful at prayer.

1. Read the prayer request together.

2. Recite the opening prayer, the first dedication followed by Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory be... 

3. Repeat for the rest of the dedications.

4. Recite the Closing Prayer.

This special Novena consists of nine dedications for migrant workers and their loved ones. This novena can be undertaken by an individual,  family or a group of devotees. It is a response to the urgent appeal of many friends and relatives of Filipinos who have opted to work abroad because of the worsening economic situation in the Philippines.

We pray that will someday be reunited with their families and friends.

A SPECIAL NOVENA to OUR MOTHER OF PERPETUAL HELP

for MIGRANT WORKERS AND THEIR LOVED ONES

Opening Prayer:

Mother of Perpetual Help, Woman of Eternal Hope, your wordless gaze tells us so much about you. Your knowing eyes look upon us with tender love. While your left hand supports the Child Jesus, your right hand points me to this same Jesus who is our Saviour. Seeing that his sandal will fall to the ground reminds us that we stumble and fall. Intercede for us and never let us be parted from you and your Son, Jesus.

Lady of love, bring to your Son, Jesus, our dedications for this novena. We pray for all our fellow migrant workers and their loved ones. We pray for everyone who help in one way or another as the we face our daily struggles.

First dedication 
Mother of Perpetual Help... (repeat the opening prayer)
Lady so gentle, you know the compassion of Jesus for those who suffer. Pray for us that we may learn to understand the plight of migrant workers and their families.
Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory be...

Second dedication:
Mother of Perpetual Help... (repeat the opening prayer)
Lady so strong, you faced the pain and sufferings inflicted upon your own Son.. He was mocked, tortured and then crucified. Yet your heart was filled with growing trust that it was out of His compassion for those who suffer. Pray for us that we too may trust God's wisdom in times of painful decision.
Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory be...

Third dedication: 
Mother of Perpetual Help... (repeat the opening prayer)
Lady so loving, you had a lifetime to understand the heart of your Son. Pray for us that we may know God's presence in our lives while we travel the paths that many migrants like us had taken. Nurture us in faith and hope that the path will lead us to God's Kingdom.
Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory be...

Fourth dedication:
Mother of Perpetual Help... (repeat the opening prayer)
Lady so understanding of family life, its joys and sorrows: Pray for us in this time of difficulty. Keep us strong and united.
Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory be...

Fifth dedication: 
Mother of Perpetual Help... (repeat the opening prayer)
Lady so patient in waiting on the will of God in your life, pray for us that we may cope with sickness and loss. Bless us with health and well-being everyday.
Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory be...

Sixth dedication: 
Mother of Perpetual Help... (repeat the opening prayer)
Lady so involved in the mission of your Son, pray for us when we fail to understand the way our prayers are answered. Help us see the truth that will free us and our loved ones from suffering.
Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory be...


Seventh dedication: 
Mother of Perpetual Help... (repeat the opening prayer)
Lady so warm and kind to others, pray for us that we may one day all live in truth, justice, peace and harmony with others.
Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory be...


Eighth dedication: 
Mother of Perpetual Help... (repeat the opening prayer)
Lady who kept things in your heart and pondered upon them, pray for us that we may always have love and compassion for others in our hearts.
Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory be...

Ninth dedication: 
Mother of Perpetual Help... (repeat the opening prayer)
Lady who stood by the cross of Jesus and willed with Him his death for the salvation of all humanity, pray for us, for our loved ones who suffer in hardship, pain, and loneliness, and for all people and nations in turmoil today.
Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory be...

Closing Prayer
Mother of Perpetual Help, we who call on your most powerful name, thank you for the graces we have received through your intercession and for hearing our prayers today. "For God who is mighty has done great things through you, and God's mercy is from age to age, on those who fear Him."

Amen.