Novena for Marriage and Family

I love that, for the birthday of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Pray More Novenas is leading a novena for marriage and family life. This is probably my most frequent prayer intention. The novena starts today, and I thought I'd share today's prayers with you. Sign up here.

Day 1 - Novena for Marriage and Family

Jesus, I trust in you. Please grant through your mother's intercession that I may always bring Your hope into my family.

Jesus, I trust in you. Please grant through your mother's intercession that I may always bring Your love into my family.

Jesus, I trust in you. Please grant through your mother's intercession that I may always bring Your mercy into my family.

Our Lady, on this feast of your birth, please pray for stronger and holier marriages.

Most lovable Mother Mary, our Father in Heaven created you with delight. You are His creature whom He made worthy to become the holy Mother His Son. You were born into a family of Saints. Pray for me today that my joy in your Son will increase and that my family may become more holy.

Dearest Mother, please pray for me and for these my intentions...
(State your intentions)

Hail Mary... Amen.