Recite this prayer for 9 days.

Be blessed, O most pure Virgin, 
for having vouchsafed to manifest your shining with life, 
sweetness and beauty, 
in the Grotto of Lourdes, 
saying to the child, St. Bernadette: 
"I am the Immaculate Conception."
A thousand times we congratulate you 
upon your Immaculate Conception. 
And now, O ever Immaculate Virgin, 
Mother of mercy, Health of the sick, 
Refuge of sinners, 
Comforter of the afflicted, 
you know our wants, 
our troubles, 
our sufferings; 
deign to cast upon us a look of mercy. 
By appearing in the Grotto of Lourdes, 
you were pleased to make it a privileged sanctuary, 
whence you dispense your favours, 
and already many have obtained the cure of their infirmities, 
both spiritual and physical. 
We come, therefore, 
with the most unbounded confidence 
to implore your maternal intercession. 
Obtain for us, O loving Mother, 
the granting of our request...

(Make your request here...)

Through gratitude for your favours, 
we will endeavor to imitate your virtues, 
that we may on day share your glory.

Our Lady of Lourdes, 
Mother of Christ, 
you had influence with your divine son while upon earth. 
You have the same influence now in Heaven. 
Pray for us; 
obtain for us from your Divine Son 
our special requests if it be the Divine Will. 

Amen.

Our Lady of Lourdes, pray for us.
Saint Bernadette, pray for us.

(Recite the appropriate daily prayer..)

Day One

O Mary Immaculate, 
Our Lady of Lourdes, 
virgin and mother, 
queen of heaven, 
chosen from all eternity 
to be the Mother of the Eternal Word 
and in virtue of this title 
preserved from original sin, 
we kneel before you as did little Bernadette at Lourdes 
and pray with childlike trust in you 
that as we contemplate your glorious appearance at Lourdes, 
you will look with mercy on our present petition 
and secure for us a favourable answer 
to the request for which we are making this novena...

Make your request here...)

O Brilliant star of purity, 
Mary Immaculate, 
Our Lady of Lourdes, 
glorious assumption, 
triumphant in your coronation, 
show unto us the mercy of the Mother of God, 
Virgin Mary, 
Queen and Mother, 
be our comfort, hope, strength, 
and consolation. 

Amen.

Our Lady of Lourdes, 
pray for us.

Saint Bernadette, 
pray for us.

Day Two

Be blessed, 
O most pure Virgin, 
for having vouchsafed to manifest yourself shining with light, 
sweetness and beauty, 
in the Grotto of Lourdes, 
saying to the child Saint Bernadette: 
"I am the Immaculate Conception!"
O Mary Immaculate, 
inflame our hearts with one ray 
of the burning love of your pure heart.
Let them be consumed with love for Jesus and for you, 
in order that we may merit one day 
to enjoy your glorious eternity. 
O dispenser of His graces here below, 
take into your keeping 
and present to your Divine Son 
the petition for which we are making this novena....

Make your request here...)

O Brilliant star of purity, 
Mary Immaculate, 
Our Lady of Lourdes, 
glorious assumption, 
triumphant in your coronation, 
show unto us the mercy of the Mother of God, 
Virgin Mary, 
Queen and Mother, 
be our comfort, hope, strength, 
and consolation. 

Amen.

Our Lady of Lourdes, pray for us.
Saint Bernadette, pray for us.

Day Three

"You are all fair, O Mary, 
and there is in you no stain of original sin."
O Mary, conceived without sin, 
pray for us who have recourse to thee. 
O brilliant star of sanctity, 
as on that lovely day, 
upon a rough rock in Lourdes 
you spoke to the child Bernadette 
and a fountain broke from thee plain earth 
and miracles happened 
and the great shrine of Lourdes began, 
so now I beseech you to hear our fervent prayer and do, 
we beseech you, 
grant us the petition we now so earnestly seek...

Make your request here...)

O Brilliant star of purity, 
Mary Immaculate, 
Our Lady of Lourdes, 
glorious assumption, 
triumphant in your coronation, 
show unto us the mercy of the Mother of God, 
Virgin Mary, 
Queen and Mother, 
be our comfort, hope, strength, 
and consolation. 

Amen.

Our Lady of Lourdes,
pray for us.

Saint Bernadette,
pray for us.

Day Four

O Immaculate Queen of Heaven, 
we your wayward, 
erring children, 
join our unworthy prayers of praise 
and thanksgiving to those of the angels 
and saints 
and your own the One, Holy, 
and Undivided Trinity 
may be glorified in heaven and on earth. 
Our Lady of Lourdes, 
as you looked down with love and mercy upon Bernadette 
as she prayed her rosary in the grotto, 
look down now, we beseech you, 
with love and mercy upon us. 
From the abundance of graces granted you 
by your Divine Son, 
sweet Mother of God, 
give to each of us all that your motherly heart sees we need 
and at this moment look with special favour 
on the grace we seek in this novena...

Make your request here...)

O Brilliant star of purity, 
Mary Immaculate, 
Our Lady of Lourdes, 
glorious assumption, 
triumphant in your coronation, 
show unto us the mercy of the Mother of God, 
Virgin Mary, 
Queen and Mother, 
be our comfort, hope, strength, 
and consolation. 

Amen.

Our Lady of Lourdes,
pray for us.

Saint Bernadette,
pray for us.

Day Five

O Mary Immaculate, 
Mother of God and our mother, 
from the heights of your dignity 
look down mercifully upon us while we, 
full of confidence in your unbounded goodness 
and confident that your Divine Son 
will look favourably upon any request 
you make of Him in our behalf, 
we beseech you to come to our aid 
and secure for us the favour we seek in this novena...

Make your request here...)

O Brilliant star of purity, 
Mary Immaculate, 
Our Lady of Lourdes, 
glorious assumption, 
triumphant in your coronation, 
show unto us the mercy of the Mother of God, 
Virgin Mary, 
Queen and Mother, 
be our comfort, hope, strength, 
and consolation. 

Amen.

Our Lady of Lourdes, 
pray for us.

Saint Bernadette, 
pray for us.

Day Six

O glorious Mother of God, 
so powerful under your special title 
of Our Lady of Lourdes, 
to you we raise our hearts 
and hands to implore your powerful intercession 
in obtaining from the benign Heart of Jesus 
all the helps and graces necessary 
for our spiritual and temporal welfare 
and for the special favour we so earnestly seek in this novena...

Make your request here...)

O Lady of Bernadette, 
with the stars of heaven in your hair 
and the roses of earth at your feet, 
look with compassion upon us today 
as you did so long ago on Bernadette in the Grotto of Lourdes.

O Brilliant star of purity, 
Mary Immaculate, 
Our Lady of Lourdes, 
glorious assumption, 
triumphant in your coronation, 
show unto us the mercy of the Mother of God, 
Virgin Mary, 
Queen and Mother, 
be our comfort, hope, strength, 
and consolation. 

Amen.

Our Lady of Lourdes, 
pray for us.

Saint Bernadette, 
pray for us.

Day Seven

O Almighty God, 
who by the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary 
did prepare a worthy dwelling place for your Son, 
we humbly beseech you that as we contemplate 
the apparition of Our Lady in the Grotto of Lourdes, 
we may be blessed with health of mind and body. 
And, O most gracious Mother Mary, 
beloved Mother of Our Lord and Redeemer, 
look with favour upon us as you did that day on Bernadette 
and intercede with him for us 
that the favour we now so earnestly seek may be granted to us...

Make your request here...)

O Brilliant star of purity, 
Mary Immaculate, 
Our Lady of Lourdes, 
glorious assumption, 
triumphant in your coronation, 
show unto us the mercy of the Mother of God, 
Virgin Mary, 
Queen and Mother, 
be our comfort, hope, strength, 
and consolation. 

Amen.

Our Lady of Lourdes,
pray for us.

Saint Bernadette,
pray for us.

Day Eight
O Immaculate Mother of God, 
from heaven itself you came to appear 
to the little Bernadette in the rough Grotto of Lourdes! 
And as Bernadette knelt at your feet 
and the magic spring burst forth 
and as multitudes have knelt ever since before your shrine, 
O Mother of God, 
we kneel before you today 
to ask that in your mercy 
you plead with your Divine Son 
to grant the special favour we seek in this novena...

Make your request here...)

O Brilliant star of purity, 
Mary Immaculate, 
Our Lady of Lourdes, 
glorious assumption, 
triumphant in your coronation, 
show unto us the mercy of the Mother of God, 
Virgin Mary, 
Queen and Mother, 
be our comfort, hope, strength, 
and consolation. 

Amen.

Our Lady of Lourdes, 
pray for us.

Saint Bernadette, 
pray for us.

Day Nine

O glorious Mother of God, 
to you we raise our hearts 
and hands to implore your powerful intercession 
in obtaining from the benign Heart of Jesus 
all the graces necessary for our spiritual 
and temporal welfare, 
particularly for the grace of a happy death. 
O Mother of our Divine Lord, 
as we conclude this novena 
for the special favour we seek at this time...

Make your request here...)

we feel animated with confidence 
that your prayers in our behalf will be graciously heard. 
O Mother of My Lord, 
through the love you bear to Jesus Christ 
and for the glory of His Name, 
hear our prayers and obtain our petitions.

O Brilliant star of purity, 
Mary Immaculate, 
Our Lady of Lourdes, 
glorious assumption, 
triumphant in your coronation, 
show unto us the mercy of the Mother of God, 
Virgin Mary, 
Queen and Mother, 
be our comfort, hope, strength, 
and consolation. 

Amen.

Our Lady of Lourdes, 
pray for us.

Saint Bernadette, 
pray for us
NOVENA TO
OUR LADY OF LOURDES.#2
O Immaculate Virgin Mary, 
you are the refuge of sinners, 
the health of the sick, 
and the comfort of the afflicted. 
By your appearances at the Grotto of Lourdes 
you made it a privileged sanctuary 
where your favors are given to people streaming to it from the whole world. 
Over the years countless sufferers have obtained the cure of their infirmities,
whether of soul, mind, or body. 

Therefore I come with limitless confidence 
to implore your motherly intercession. 

Loving Mother, obtain the grant of my requests. 
Let me strive to imitate your virtues on earth 
so that I may one day share your glory in heaven.

First Day: THE VIRGIN’S NAME WAS MARY

Scripture Reading:

“In the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent by God 
to a town in Galilee called Nazareth, 
to a virgin betrothed to a man named Joseph, 
of the House of David; 
and the virgin’s name was Mary.” Luke 1:26-28 

Prayer:

Sometimes the messages God sends into my life are difficult to hear, 
as you told Bernadette. 
I need to do penance for the salvation of my life 
and all those in this world whom God loves.

Blessed Virgin Mary, 
who appeared to Bernadette to call the world to penance, 
pray for me that I may please God in all things. 

[Here state your intention...]

Pause for Personal Meditation.

Our Father...

Hail Mary...

Glory Be...



Blessed Virgin Mary, 
pray for me who have recourse to you, 
and obtain from Jesus what I ask of you! 

Second Day: THE LORD IS WITH YOU

Scripture Reading:

“He went in and said to her, ‘Rejoice, so highly favored! 
The Lord is with you.’” Luke 1:28-29 

Prayer:

You came to seek out Bernadette 
for the love you bear your children on this earth. 
In telling her what pleased God 
you could tell us all! 
Help me to rejoice and tell others wha God wants of them.

Blessed Virgin Mary, 
who appeared to Bernadette to call the world to penance, 
pray for me that I may please God in all things. 

[Here state your intention...] 

Pause for Personal Meditation.

Our Father...

Hail Mary...

Glory Be...



Blessed Virgin Mary, 
pray for me who have recourse to you, 
and obtain from Jesus what I ask of you! 

Third Day: SHE WAS DISTURBED

Scripture Reading: 

“She was deeply disturbed by these words 
and asked herself what this greeting could mean.” Luke 1:29-30 

Prayer:

Often I am disturbed, as was Bernadette, 
when I hear of how poorly your children treat one another. 
Help me to be the example of love and concern for others as you are.

Blessed Virgin Mary, 
who appeared to Bernadette to call the world to penance, 
pray for me that I may please God in all things. 

[Here state your intention...]

Pause for Personal Meditation.

Our Father...

Hail Mary...

Glory Be...



Blessed Virgin Mary, 
pray for me who have recourse to you, 
and obtain from Jesus what I ask of you! 



Scripture Reading:

“The angel said to her, Mary, do not be afraid; 
you have won God’s favor.’” Zephaniah 2:3 

Prayer:

Blessed Virgin Mary, 
who brought God’s favor to this earth, 
help me not to be afraid of life 
with all the challenges and changes it brings 
but to live it free from sin and please God in all things.

Blessed Virgin Mary, 
who appeared to Bernadette to call the world to penance, 
pray for me that I may please God in all things. 

[Here state your intention...]

Pause for Personal Meditation.

Our Father...

Hail Mary...

Glory Be...



Blessed Virgin Mary, 
pray for me who have recourse to you, 
and obtain from Jesus what I ask of you! 

Fifth Day: HOW CAN THIS BE?

Scripture Reading:

“Mary said to the angel, 
‘But how can this come about, 
since I am a virgin?’” Luke 1:34-35 

Prayer:

I often wonder how can my life be in such a disarray? 
I must do something to change the way I live 
so I may conform to the will of God and be an example, 
as was Bernadette, to brings others to God.

Blessed Virgin Mary, 
who appeared to Bernadette to call the world to penance, 
pray for me that I may please God in all things. 

[Here state your intention...]

Pause for Personal Meditation.

Our Father...

Hail Mary...

Glory Be...



Blessed Virgin Mary, 
pray for me who have recourse to you, 
and obtain from Jesus what I ask of you! 

Sixth Day: NOTHING IS IMPOSSIBLE WITH GOD

Scripture Reading:

“Know this too: your kinswoman Elizabeth has, 
in her old age, herself conceived a son, 
and she whom people called barren is now in her sixth month, 
for nothing is impossible with God.” Luke 1:36-38 

Prayer:

I know, because of your appearance to Bernadette, 
that nothing is impossible with your help! 
I pray for the health of (name) who is in disparate need of your aid.

Blessed Virgin Mary, 
who appeared to Bernadette to call the world to penance, 
pray for me that I may please God in all things. 

[Here state your intention...]

Pause for Personal Meditation.

Our Father...

Hail Mary...

Glory Be...



Blessed Virgin Mary, 
pray for me who have recourse to you, 
and obtain from Jesus what I ask of you! 

Seventh Day: I AM THE HANDMAID OF THE LORD

Scripture Reading:

“’I am the handmaid of the Lord. 
Let what you have said be done to me.’ 
And the angel left her.” Luke 1:38 

Prayer:

Blessed Virgin Mary, 
you asked Bernadette to dig a hole in the dirt. 
She obeyed your wish as a loyal handmaid. 
God made the earth send out healing water. 
The holy water of the river has cured many. 
I ask that you extend the healing gift to (name) for body and soul.

Blessed Virgin Mary, 
who appeared to Bernadette to call the world to penance, 
pray for me that I may please God in all things. 

[Here state your intention...]

Pause for Personal Meditation.

Our Father...

Hail Mary...

Glory Be...



Blessed Virgin Mary, 
pray for me who have recourse to you, 
and obtain from Jesus what I ask of you! 

Eighth Day: THE CHILD LEAPT

Scripture Reading:

“She went to Zechariah’s house and greeted Elizabeth. 
Now as soon as Elizabeth heard Mary’s greeting, 
the child leapt in her womb 
and Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit.” Luke 1:40-42 

Prayer:

In your greeting to Bernadette 
you told her you are the Immaculate Conception. 
Help me to be filled with the Holy Spirit 
so I may live free from sin 
and treat others with the same love of God that Bernadette had.

Blessed Virgin Mary, 
who appeared to Bernadette to call the world to penance, 
pray for me that I may please God in all things. 

[Here state your intention...]

Pause for Personal Meditation.

Our Father...

Hail Mary...

Glory Be...



Blessed Virgin Mary, 
pray for me who have recourse to you, 
and obtain from Jesus what I ask of you! 

Ninth Day: YOU ARE MOST BLESSED

Scripture Reading:

“She gave a loud cry and said, 
‘Of all women you are most blessed, 
and blessed if the fruit of your womb.’” Luke 1:42 

Prayer:

Blessed Virgin Mary 
you came to us to tell us we needed God’s forgiveness. 
Help me to become more forgiving 
and not to hold grudges so I may become one of God’s blessed.

Blessed Virgin Mary, 
who appeared to Bernadette to call the world to penance, 
pray for me that I may please God in all things. 

[Here state your intention...]

Pause for Personal Meditation.

Our Father...

Hail Mary...

Glory Be...



Blessed Virgin Mary, 
pray for me who have recourse to you, 
and obtain from Jesus what I ask of you! 

(Nihil Obstat: Rev. Msgr. Adrian I. Dwyer, Meditations written by the Rev. Francis M. Vivona, J.C.L.)