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Assumption
of the Virgin by Paolo Veronese
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Novena
in Preparation for the
Solemnity of the
Glorious Assumption of
Our Lady
Our Lady
First Day
Majestic Queen of Heaven and Mistress of the
Angels, thou hast received from God the power and command to crush the head of
satan. Therefore, we humbly beg of thee, send forth the legions of Heaven that
under thy command they may seek out all evil spirits, engage them everywhere in
battle, curb their pride, and hurl them back into the pit of hell. Quis ut Deus?
“Who is like unto God?” With firm confidence we present ourselves before thee,
our most loving Mother, afflicted and troubled as we are, and we beg thee to
let us understand the love you have for us by granting this petition, if it is
according to the Will of God and profitable for our salvation:
(Mention your request)
Good and
tender Mother, thou shalt ever be our hope and the object of our love. Mother
of God, send forth the Holy Angels to defend us and drive far from us the cruel
foe. Holy Angels and Archangels, defend and keep us.
Mary, Queen
Assumed into Heaven, I rejoice that after years of heroic martyrdom on earth,
thou hast at last been taken to the throne prepared for thee in Heaven by the
Holy Trinity. Lift my heart with thee in the glory of thy Assumption above the
dreadful touch of sin and impurity. Teach me how small earth becomes when
viewed from Heaven. Make me realize that death is the triumphant gate through
which I shall pass to thy Divine Son, and that someday my body shall rejoin my
soul in the unending bliss of Heaven. From this earth, over which I tread as a
pilgrim, I look to thee for help. I ask for this favor:
(Mention your request again)
When my hour of death has come,
lead me safely to the presence of Jesus to enjoy the vision of my God for all
eternity together with thee.
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