Today begins the Novena to the "Madonna Assunta" to ask for a grace

* I. Blessed be, O Mary, the hour in which you were invited by your Lord to heaven. Ave Maria…

* II. Blessed be, O Mary, the hour in which you were assumed by the holy angels in heaven. Ave Maria…

* III. Blessed be, O Mary, the hour when the whole heavenly court came to meet you. Ave Maria…

* IV. Blessed be, O Mary, the hour in which you were received with such honor in heaven. Ave Maria…

* V. Blessed be, O Mary, the hour in which you sat at the right hand of your Son in heaven. Ave Maria…

* VI. Blessed be, O Mary, the hour in which you were crowned with so much glory in heaven. Ave Maria…

* VII. Blessed be, O Mary, the hour when you were given the title of Daughter, Mother and Bride of the King of heaven. Ave Maria…

* VIII. Blessed be Mary, the hour in which you were recognized as the supreme Queen of all heaven. Ave Maria…

* IX. Blessed be, O Mary, the hour when all the Spirits and Blesseds of heaven acclaimed you. Ave Maria…

* X. Blessed be, O Mary, the hour in which you were constituted Our advocate in heaven. Ave Maria…

* XI. Blessed be, O Mary, the hour in which you began to intercede for us in heaven. Ave Maria…

* XII. Blessed be. o Mary, the hour in which you will deign to receive all of you in heaven. Ave Maria…

Let's pray

O God, who turning your gaze to the humility of the Virgin Mary raised her to the su-blime dignity of mother of your only Son made man and today crowned her with incomparable glory, do that, inserted in the mystery of salvation, we too can through her intercession reach you in the glory of heaven. For Christ our Lord. Amen.

Repeat for nine consecutive days