Devotion to Mary Help of Christians the "Madonna of difficult times"

NOVENA TO MARIA ASSISTANT

suggested by San Giovanni Bosco

Recite for nine consecutive days:

3 Pater, Ave, Glory to the Blessed Sacrament with the ejaculatory:
May the Most Blessed and Most Divine Sacrament be praised and thanked at all times.

3 Hello or Queen ... with the ejaculatory:
Mary, help of Christians, pray for us.

When asked for some grace, Don Bosco used to answer:

"If you want to obtain graces from the Blessed Virgin make a novena" (MB IX, 289).

According to the saint, this novena should have been done possibly "in church, with living faith"

and it was always an act of fervent homage to the SS. Eucharist.

The moods for the novena to be effective are the following for Don Bosco:

1 ° To have no hope in the virtue of men: faith in God.

2 ° The question is totally supported by Jesus the Sacrament, source of grace, goodness and blessing.

Lean on the power of Mary who in this temple God wants to glorify above the earth.

3 ° But in any case, put the condition of "fiat voluntas tua" and if it is good for the soul of him for whom he prays.

CONDITIONS REQUIRED

1. Approach the sacraments of reconciliation and the Eucharist.
2. Give an offer or one's own personal work to support the works of apostolate,

preferably in favor of youth.
3. Revive faith in Jesus the Eucharist and devotion to Mary Help of Christians.

PRAYER TO MARY ASSISTANT

O Mary Help of Christians, we entrust ourselves again, totally, sincerely to you!

You who are a Powerful Virgin, remain close to each of us.

Repeat to Jesus, for us, the "They no longer have wine" that you said for the spouses of Cana,

so that Jesus can renew the miracle of salvation,

Repeat to Jesus: "They have no more wine!", "They have no health, they have no serenity, they have no hope!".
Among us there are many sick, some even serious, comforting, or Mary Help of Christians!
Among us there are many lonely and sad elders, consolers, or Mary Help of Christians!
Among us there are many disheartened and tired adults, support them, or Mary Help of Christians!
You who took charge of each person, help each of us to take charge of the life of others!
Help our young people, especially those who fill the squares and streets,

but they fail to fill the heart with meaning.
Help our families, especially those who struggle to live fidelity, union, harmony!
Help consecrated persons to be a transparent sign of God's love.
Help priests to communicate the beauty of God's mercy to everyone.
Help educators, teachers and animators, so that they are authentic help for growth.
Help the rulers to know how to always and only seek the good of the person.
O Mary Help of Christians, come to our homes,

you who made John's house your home, according to the word of Jesus on the cross.
Protect life in all its forms, ages and situations.
Support each of us to become enthusiastic and credible apostles of the gospel.
And keep in peace, serenity and love,

every person who looks up to you and entrusts you.
Amen