PRAYER TO MARY MOTHER OF PILGRIMS
Mary, you desired to be our companion in this path of giving we live every day. We take you as our Mother of pilgrims, so that you may always walk ahead of us, opening the way for us, pointing out the goal, and giving us an example of love that is donated and offered.
We entrust ourselves to you, our sweet Mother, since we know that because of you the path is safe and we glimpse the goal without fear. Strengthen us every day in our commitment to love and offering so that we can be your instruments and serve in the cause of the salvation of souls. Amen.
Joined by a close and indissoluble bond to the Mysteries of the Incarnation and Redemption, (...) we believe that the Blessed Mother of God, the New Eve, Mother of the Church, continues in heaven her maternal role with regard to Christ's members, cooperating with the birth and growth of divine life in the souls of the redeemed.
(Creed of the People of God by Paul VI, n.15)
REFLECTION
Mary is and has been for centuries associated with the saving work of her Son, which is why many consider her co-redeemer with Jesus. She is also mediatrix of all graces and is called omnipotentia supplex (which means the omnipotence of intercession). Mary accompanies us on our daily walk towards eternal life and teaches us, as pilgrims, to offer everything for the salvation of souls. For that reason, Mary is the Mother of the souls that walk the path of giving and offering, collaborating in the redemption of all the brothers. She is the Mother of all the pilgrims who, offering their lives, intercede with her before Jesus for the redemption of the world.
INNER LOOK
I am also called to collaborate in the redemption of souls. Looking at Mary, do I feel the beat of her blessed Heart calling me to join her in this mission?
INTENTION
On this ninth and last day of the novena, I join Mary asking her to help me respond to everything that her divine Son wants from me.
PRAYER
My Father, help me to overcome all apprehension and fear. Take my heart that today is given to you. I want to love and live in your will every day. Through Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen.
Our Father, Hail Mary and Glory Be.
