Rosa Mystica Novena
Prayer to the Most Holy Trinity
Most Holy Trinity, Father son and Holy Spirit, I offer You the most precious Body, Blood, Soul and Divinity of Jesus Christ, present in all the tabernacles of the world, in reparation for the outrages, sacrileges and indifferences with which He Himself is offended and through the infinite merits of His most Sacred Heart and the Immaculate Heart of Mary, I beg of You the conversion of poor sinners.
Prayer to the Virgin Mary
Mother of mercy and love, blessed Virgin Mary, I am a poor and unworthy sinner and I turn to you in confidence and love. You stood by your Son as He hung dying on the cross. Stand also by me, a poor sinner and by all the priests who are offering mass today here and throughout the entire Church. Help us to offer a perfect and acceptable sacrifice in the sight of the holy and undivided Trinity, our Most High God. Amen.
Prayer of Self Dedication to Jesus Christ
Lord Jesus Christ, take all my freedom, my understanding, and my will. All that I have and cherish you have given to me. I surrender it all to be guided by your will. Your grace and your love are wealth enough for me. Give me these, Lord Jesus, and I ask for nothing more.
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Prayer to the Virgin Mary
Mary holy Virgin Mother, I have received your son Jesus Christ. With love you became His mother, gave birth to Him, nursed Him and helped Him to grow to manhood. With love I return Him to you, to hold once more, to love with all your heart and to offer to the Holy Trinity as our supreme act of worship for your honor and for the good of all your pilgrim brothers and sisters.
Mother, ask God to forgive my sins and to help me serve Him more faithfully. Keep me true to Christ until my death and let me come to praise Him with you for ever and ever amen.
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Act of Contrition
My God, I am sorry for my sins with all my heart. In choosing to do wrong and failing to do good. I have sinned against You whom I love above all things. I firmly intend, with your help, to do penance, to sin no more and to avoid whatever leads me to sin.
Pardon Prayer
My God, I believe, I adore, I trust, and I love thee. I beg pardon for those who do not believe, do not adore, do not trust and do not love thee. (3 times)
** Pray the Rosary **
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Add after each decade:
O Marie Conceived without sins: Pray for us who have recourse to you (3 times)
Saint Joseph: pray for us
Immaculate Mary: pray for us
Maria Rosa Mystica: pray for us
Saint Padre Pio: pray for us
Our Lady of Fatima: pray for us.
Sing: Ave, Ave, Ave Maria…
Novena Prayer to Rosa Mystica for Priests and Religious
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Daily Preparation for the Rosa Mystica Novena
Maria, Rosa Mystica, fragrant rose of mysticism, wonderful flower of divine knowledge; of purity and of blinding beauty; of brilliant and shining glory; of power and overwhelming love. We kneel before You to pray, to look, and to listen.
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To look at You and to inhale Your heavenly perfume until we have, above all, taken something of Your immaculate, pure, and perfect being into our inner selves; To pray that we should no longer, or above all, ask only for your gifts, for the salvation of, and help for, our body and soul, but to pray that we become more like you; That we may listen attentively and closely to every single word of Yours which You have spoken not only in the past but even more so in the present, more frequently and more insistently.
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We do not always want to talk and beg but to listen and heed what You say, what Your picture is already saying to us and asking us to do. We want to listen to your quiet motherly voice when it speaks to us so tenderly and consolingly with motherly understanding and warning. We want to open our hearts to you when He is looking into the bottom of our soul, to remain steadfast, to force ourselves not to say again “we have no time”, instead to endure your sad glance even if we should blush and have to cast down our eyes.
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Mary, fragrant Rose of Mysticism, please help us to take a look inside ourselves and to examine ourselves, how we shall be able to bear your glance and stand firm before you; Help us to know ourselves better, especially in those areas of thought and deed which displeases you; help us to become more like you. We promise that we shall try. We also promise to imitate you.
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Please help us to work on ourselves, to let your love shine wherever we are able to work, but specially for the priests and religious. (3 Hail Mary)
O Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to Thee.
Novena Prayers
First Day
Consider: The extreme opposite to the Rosa Mystica: the dirtiest and most gruesome thing in the world; beauty and ugliness; the destruction of God and man in modern art, by the mass media, in the press, on radio and television; the destruction of all values and order before and in marriage, in education and at school, shameless fashion taken to extreme excesses; all this carried right into our churches and to the holiest places.
We pray: Maria, Rosa Mystica, please protect us from all shamelessness and degeneration, preserve in us the sense for good and evil; prepare us to do battle in defense for all that is pure. Maria Rosa Mystica, graciously hear us and pray for us. (3 Hail Mary)
Second Day
Consider: It is not enough to observe how desolate and catastrophic the general situation is. First, one must be prepared not only to refuse to go with fashion but, as a penance, also to have to put up with something that is not really required, to go without something even if it is not sin. One ought to consider that one could also be guilty of sin committed by others, by setting a bad example for them.
We Pray: Maria, Rosa Mystica, grant us the true spirit of atonement, to fight the current of evil, and to often and voluntarily accept the unpleasant things we encounter in our day to day living, the more others fail You. Maria, Rosa Mystica, graciously hear us and pray for us.
St. Paul: “I make up in my own body what is still missing in the sufferings of Christ!”
And Padre Pio: I should like to take up hundredfold the sufferings which others deserve for their sins!” (3 Hail Mary)
Third Day
Consider: Pious pilgrims in particular should note: “the reason prayers often do not bring the expected answer is because too little penance is done with the prayers.” One dresses just as comfortably and lightly as others, and one complains about little daily inconveniences. What would Mary say to this? "Remember the power of prayer accompanied by penance!"
We pray: Maria, Rosa Mystica, grant that we do not forget true penance and reparation with all our prayers, at home and on journeys! Please grant us the right spirit when we come to You. Maria, Rosa Mystica, graciously hear us and pray for us. (3 Hail Mary)
Fourth Day
Consider: How can we achieve all the before-mentioned? Two things are needed.
1. Our own effort to take time off, to think and meditate, to move away from television, celebrations, leisure activities, etc.; to learn to differentiate, to learn to do without; to exercise moderation in food, drink and sleep, etc.
2. Meditation on the Holy Sacraments and the Sacramentals, the Holy Rosary, the Holy Scriptures, and the life of Saints. In addition, a truly deeply religious and pious father confessor is needed as a spiritual director. This would be, by way of one’s own effort, “active cleansing”. God Himself will help us through His Grace and His Guidance even in sorrow, when we are humiliated, disappointed, and suffer set-backs. Become totally free for God, break away from all attachment to the world and people, be free for the incomprehensible Glory of God.
We pray: Maria, Rosa Mystica, grant us Your help us and lead us in our efforts. Maria, Rosa Mystica, graciously hear us and pray for us. (3 Hail Mary)
Fifth Day
Consider: When God takes everything away from man which blocks his path to God; when He helps You to leave everything; when He takes away one's close attachment to people and things, even one’s consolations; when there is nothing but darkness and sorrow, and when one can still say like little St. Therese or Padre Pio: “I believe”, then all natural things and created things are removed and God is able to let flow the abundance of His Graces, knowledge and charism into one’s body and soul without hindrance.
We pray: Let us dare say this prayer with its full weight and accept its possible consequences as Brother St. Klaus, the patron saint of Switzerland, once prayed: “My Lord and my God, take everything from me, everything that may prevent me from coming to you. Bring me everything that brings me close to you. Take me and do with me as you please!” (3 Hail Mary)
Sixth Day
Consider: Together with Brother Klaus and the great Carmelites St John of the Cross, St. Theresa of Jesus (of Avila) and St. Therese of the Child Jesus, we are now on the right path of our true devotion of Mary, through the veneration of the "Rosa Mystica", the "Mystical Rose". And we may speak the words of St. Louis de Montfort:
“The quickest and easiest way to mysticism is Mary – The Rose of Mysticism”
At the same time we must, however, prevent ourselves from falling under the widely-spread misunderstanding to believe that x-many recited rosaries together with x-many pilgrimages and devotions have now given us “the ticket to Heaven”, otherwise we deceive ourselves! St. Louis de Montfort knows very well how to differentiate between faked and genuine Marian devotion; not just any way leads to mysticism! A whole list of wrong ways of Marian devotion are mentioned by him: e.g. the anxious way, the impertinent way, the superficial way, the selfish way (how much selfishness there is in spiritual intentions!), etc.
Devotion to Mary must be genuine, needs inner preparation and cooperation. It needs devotion that is really trying hard not only to recite casually x-many beautiful prayers and “devotions” but also to inhale the real spirit of Mary; to do everything “with Mary, in Mary, for Mary”; to ask oneself consciously and with your innermost heart: “What does Mary want from me? What would she do in my place? How can I please her? What would she certainly disagree with?” What changes would occur in the world, in the life of a person, in families, societies, and in nations if one were really prepared to be led by Mary.
We Pray: Maria, Rosa Mystica, help us to get to know You more and more, lead us and guide us so that we may be able to find the path of Your mysticism - the fruit of Your union with God: Father, Son and Holy Spirit. (3 Hail Mary)
Seventh Day
Consider: There is very little written in the Scriptures about mysticism (that is, supernatural unity with God) in Mary’s life on earth, and in Her transformation. Some general remarks only: "Blessed, full of grace." The conception in Her womb - judging from the text in the Bible - can only be surmised with deepest reverence; In any event, something extremely great and mysteriously enchanting happened when the infinite. Eternal love was united with the most immaculate, thus, most loving human heart that ever existed, and will ever exist; united in order to create a tiny yet infinitely great being. However, we do not only possess the Bible. The dogmas, the meditations and writings of our great theologians and fathers of the Church, the revelations to mystics, whether male or female, all of them open the seed for us which is already contained in the Holy Scripture, full of meaning. With what deep amazement do we read Mary of Agreda’s book about the “Mystical City of God”, how fascinating the way in which she tells us about the Divine Powers and the ability of knowing, helping and loving, the ecstasies and raptures; glories that often remain hidden from many worldly, and sadly to say, ecclesiastical “experts”.
There are still many different apparitions of Our Lady in the world, and Her revelations. There would be no end if we wanted to recount all the wonderful results and consequences which happened as a result of them. Her knowledge of the human heart, of a single person, of whole groups, nations and ideologies (e.g. Communism); Her insight onto Church world politics; Her blinding beauty and overwhelming goodness; Her geniality and knowledge of languages…just incredible; high and exulted above all artists and Noble prize winners…
The results of mysticism are powerful.
We pray: Maria, Rosa Mystica, grant that mankind may find its way to the most beautiful of things, to the glories of the supernatural that surpass nature itself. Please give us the fervor to seek this powerful Divinity and to lead others to Him, so that they may learn to recognize how poor the delights and desires of this world are when compared with the richness that may be obtained through the devotion to Mary, the "Rosa Mystica". (3 Hail Mary)
Eight Day
Consider: The effects of the Rosa Mystica in us. The more we are prepared to walk the path with Mary, the path She walked Herself, with inner devotion, with merciless self-control, in renunciation of all superficial pleasures; the more we walk apostolically in Her spirit; the more we imitate what is contained in the mysteries of the Holy Rosary and mentioned in the Church’s prayer for the Feast of the Holy Rosary, the more we shall then "receive what they promise". This then is our request, our prayer...
We pray: O God , whose only begotten son has prepared for us the treasures of eternal salvation through His Life, His Death and Resurrection, grant we beseech You that when we meditate on the mysteries of the Holy Rosary of the Most Blessed Virgin Mary and imitate what they contain, we obtain what they promise through the same Christ, Our Lord. Amen. (3 Hail Mary)
Ninth Day
Consider: The special intention of the Mother of God: vocations to priesthood and religious life.
Even though every Christian is called to holiness and mysticism, this call is of even greater meaning and importance for priests and religious. They should venerate and imitate their ideal, Mary, the Rosa Mystica, in a special way; and this is something that is missing quite often, most of all in our seminaries, monasteries and convents. It ought, therefore, to be a special apostolate to spread the purpose and meaning of this devotion in those houses, for nowhere else more saints and mystics are needed than there. The task of the laity will be to replace what is missing, through their own apostolate and a more zealous imitation of the Rosa Mystica!
We pray: 3 Our Father... 3 Hail Mary... 3 Glory be - For the sanctification of priests, bishops, and religious; for special guidance and strength for the Holy Father.
Final Prayer (each day of the Novena)
Lord Jesus Christ, You have sent us Your Mother as a wonderful example of holiness and mysticism and especially as an ideal and patroness for the priests and religious.
We ask You to grant us Your help to imitate Your Most Holy Mother more and more, to become souls of expiation and victim souls for those priests and religious that fail You. You who lives and reigns for ever and ever. Amen.
Litany of Maria Rosa Mystica
“There are no bad priests, only priests for whom there has not been enough prayer.”
– St John Vianney
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Lord, have mercy on us, – LORD, HAVE MERCY ON US.
Christ, have mercy on us, – CHRIST, HAVE MERCY ON US.
Lord, have mercy on us, – LORD, HAVE MERCY ON US.
Christ, hear us, – CHRIST, GRACIOUSLY HEAR US.
God the Father in Heaven, – HAVE MERCY ON US.
God the Son, Redeemer of the world, – HAVE MERCY ON US.
God the Holy Ghost, – HAVE MERCY ON US.
Holy Trinity, One God, – HAVE MERCY ON US.
Holy Mary, PRAY FOR US. (Repeat after every line)
Mystical Rose,
Virgin Mother of Christ,
Spouse of the Holy Spirit,
Mother of Divine Grace,
Mother of Precious Life,
Mother of Lost Children,
Mother of Exiles,
Mother of Sweet Mercy,
Mother of Sorrow,
Mother of Soul and Mind,
Mother of the Ageing,
Mother of the Dying,
Virgin most chaste,
Virgin most humble,
Virgin most persevering,
Rose of the Heavenly Garden,
Fragrance of the Morning Sun,
Altar of Peace Offerings,
Crystal of Light,
Pearl of the Sea,
Shield of Courage,
Gate of the Enclosed Yard,
Glass of Time,
Flame of Clinging Love,
Wind of Gentleness,
Fountain of Divine Grace,
Blessed Vessel of Love,
Blessed Mother of Christ,
Lake of Inner Joy,
Mountain of Steadfastness,
Thunder of Resolution,
Depth of Commitment,
Signpost to Eternity,
Queen of Angels,
Queen of Flowers,
Queen of Arts,
Queen of the Holy Church,
Queen of the Holy Eucharist,
Queen of the Immaculate Heart,
Queen of the Word,
– PRAY FOR US.
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Heart of Mary, Rosa Mystica, Immaculate from Thy creation, pierced with pain, kindled with love, pray for our clergy and all the religious, SAVE THEM.
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Immaculate Heart of Mary, Rosa Mystica, pray for all those priests and religious who are walking on the wrong path, SAVE THEM.
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Immaculate Heart of Mary, Rosa Mystica, pray for all those priests and religious who do not show any more the necessary respect that is due to God, SAVE THEM.
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Immaculate Heart of Mary, Rosa Mystica, pray for all those priests and religious who do not possess any more the courage to profess their faith, SAVE THEM.
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Immaculate Heart of Mary, Rosa Mystica, pray for all those priests and religious who show no respect for the Most Holy Eucharist, SAVE THEM.
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Immaculate Heart of Mary, Rosa Mystica, pray for all those priests and religious who have succumbed to the allurements of a deceitful world, and do not seek God any more, SAVE THEM.
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Immaculate Heart of Mary, Rosa Mystica, pierced with pain, kindled with love, pray for all those priests and religious who have given up the Holy Sacrament of confession, and tolerate sinful deeds, SAVE THEM.
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Immaculate Heart of Mary, Rosa Mystica, pray for all those priests and religious who have no more love for You and thus have become cold in heart so quickly, SAVE THEM.
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Immaculate Heart of Mary, Rosa Mystica, pray for all those priests and religious who do not obey the Holy Spirit any longer, SAVE THEM.
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Immaculate Heart of Mary, Rosa Mystica, pray for all those priests and religious who are walking on wrong paths and corrupt the mind of the people, SAVE THEM.
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Immaculate Heart of Mary, Rosa Mystica, pray for all those priests and religious who have left the church SAVE THEM.
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Immaculate Heart of Mary, Rosa Mystica, pray for all those priests and religious for the sake of Your Immaculate Heart, SAVE THEM.
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Immaculate Heart of Mary, Rosa Mystica, pray for all those priests and religious for the sake of Your tears, SAVE THEM.
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Immaculate Heart of Mary, Rosa Mystica, pray for all those priests and religious for the sake of Your Son who, on the Cross, gave You His priests as Your sons, SAVE THEM.
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Immaculate Heart of Mary, Rosa Mystica, pray for all those priests and religious for the sake of Your motherhood, which embraces all the people on earth, SAVE THEM.
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Immaculate Heart of Mary, Rosa Mystica , pray for all those priests and religious for the sake of Your humility as a handmaid of God by which You shine as an example to all the servants of Jesus Christ, SAVE THEM.
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Immaculate Heart of Mary, Rosa Mystica, Pray for all those priests and religious for the sake of Your suffering heart, a heart also pierced by the sword of sorrow which You are suffering for priests and religious, SAVE THEM.
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Immaculate Heart of Mary, Rosa Mystica, pray for all those priests and religious for the sake of Your loneliness and desolation, which You bore in total obedience, SAVE THEM.
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Immaculate Heart of Mary Rosa Mystica, pray for all those priests and religious for the sake of Your invincible power of intercession for us, SAVE THEM.
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Immaculate Heart of Mary, Rosa Mystica, pray for all those priests and religious for the sake of You being the all-powerful Mediatrix of all graces, SAVE THEM.
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Immaculate Heart of Mary, Rosa Mystica, pray for all those priest and religious for the sake of Your sorrows and Your tears of blood, SAVE THEM.
Let us conclude our prayers...
O Almighty and merciful God, who for the triumph of Thy mercy and the salvation of souls hast granted to the Immaculate Virgin Mary unlimited recourse to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, grant, we beseech Thee that by Her prayers and intercession we may avoid the contagion of sin and serve thee with a pure heart, and that we may live and die in Thy Holy Love.
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O Lord Jesus Christ, Our Mediator with the Father, Who hast deigned to appoint the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Mystical Rose, Thy Mother and the Mother of thy Church, to be our Mother also and our Mediatrix with thee, graciously grant that whosoever goes to Thee in quest of blessings may be gladdened by obtaining them all through the Immaculate Heart of Mary. Thou Who livest and reignest with the Father and the Holy Ghost, one God for ever and ever. Amen.
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O Mother, You are leading the way for us in Your love for Your Son, Jesus Christ. Together with You, let us help the afflicted religious but especially our priests. They have the most sacred faculty to transform wine and bread into the Body of Your Son; they are the intermediaries between God and us; they bear the great responsibility for our souls. But we are also responsible for the Holy Church to produce holy priests. Help us through Your Immaculate Heart, O sorrowful Mother, who is burning with love for us. Amen.
Maria, Rosa Mystica, our soul becomes joyful as we behold this flower, these green leaves are a sign of our eternal youth; Maria Rosa Mystica, Mother of the Infant Christ, Our Lord, and all the souls entrusted to Your maternal care: pierce our flesh in sorrow by Your thorns. On this wood repair us and the world for scores of dubious wrongs. Amen.