Prayer Context
Origin: Traditional Catholic Devotion
Type: Novena Prayer
Purpose: Urgent Intercession
Prayer to the Blessed Mother
O Most Beautiful Flower of Mt. Carmel,
Fruitful Vine, Splendor of Heaven,
Blessed Mother of the Son of God,
Immaculate Virgin, assist me in my necessity.
O Star of the Sea, help me and show me
herein you are my Mother.
O Holy Mary, Mother of God,
Queen of Heaven and Earth,
I humbly beseech you from the bottom of my heart
to succour me in my necessity.
Amen.
Prayer Posture & Setting
Kneel before an image of Our Lady if possible
Pray with sincere devotion and trust
Light a candle as a symbol of your petition
Personal Preparation
Begin with the Sign of the Cross
State your specific intention clearly
Pray with complete faith and confidence
Recite for nine consecutive days
Scripture Foundation
“And the wine ran short, the mother of Jesus said to him, ‘They have no wine.'” — John 2:3
