♰ DAY 8
An Urgent Called to Prayer
INTRODUCTION
An Urgent Called to Prayer
Important Update: Apparition Schedule Change and Urgent Novena Request
Our Lady's Special Apparition to Marija on June 15, 2024
Our Lady's Special Apparition to Marija on June 15, 2024
On June 15, 2024, Our Lady appeared to Medjugorje visionary, Marija, at approximately 6:46 PM. The apparition lasted about seven to eight minutes. Marija shared the details of this significant event in Croatian, Italian, and English. During the apparition, Marija presented all our needs and intentions to Our Lady, who then prayed over in her maiden language, Aramaic, and blessed us.
A Special Request from Our Lady
Marija, visibly moved, conveyed an urgent request from Our Lady: a nine-day novena starting tomorrow, June 16th. Our Lady asks us to gather on Apparition Hill every night at 11:30 PM for the next nine days.
Marija confirmed that during this novena, her usual evening apparitions at 6:40 PM will not occur. Instead, the apparitions will take place at 11:30 PM on top of Apparition Hill. This request was unexpected and profound, leaving Marija deeply moved.
Join the Novena to the Queen of Peace
The novena to the Queen of Peace is already underway in Medjugorje. Villagers and pilgrims traditionally ascend Apparition Mountain early in the morning, praying three to four mysteries of the Rosary. Marija will continue this practice, participating both in the morning and at night during the novena.
A Call to Global Prayer
In these challenging times, marked by global tensions and the threat of conflict, Our Lady's call for this novena is more crucial than ever. Whether you attend Adoration, step outside into your backyard, or find a quiet place to pray, please join us in saying the Rosary at 11:30 PM Medjugorje Time.
At Caritas, we will gather every night at 11:30 PM in the Field of Apparitions or at the Cross. Additionally, we will meet in prayer at 4:30 PM to unite with Our Lady on Apparition Mountain.
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Let us respond to Our Lady's urgent call with devotion and commitment.
Queen of Peace - Urgent Call To Prayer
Holy Mother Mary is Urgently Calling All of Us to Pray for World Peace
You can also download this Novena from our web site here:
https://medjugorje.org/anniversarynovena.pdf
https://medjugorje.org/anniversarynovena.pdf
Begin Each Day With the Holy Rosary
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
The Mysteries of The Holy Rosary
The Glorious Mysteries
The Joyful Mysteries
The Sorrowful Mysteries
The Glorious Mysteries
The Luminous Mysteries
The Sorrowful Mysteries
The Joyful Mysteries
Meditations
Meditation for Day 8
Jesus said to his disciples: "For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him might not perish but might have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but that the world might be saved through him. Whoever believes in him will not be condemned, but whoever does not believe has already been condemned because he has not believed in the name of the only Son of God. And this is the verdict that the light came into the world, but people preferred darkness to light because their works were evil. For everyone who does wicked things hates the light and does not come towards the light, so his works might not be exposed. But whoever lives the truth comes to the light, so that his works may be clearly seen as done in God." (Jn 3,16-21)
"Dear children! Today, on this great day, which you have given to me, I desire to bless all of you and to say: these days while I am with you are days of grace. I desire to teach you and help you to walk the way of holiness. There are many people who do not desire to understand my messages and to accept with seriousness what I am saying. But you I therefore call and ask that by your lives and by your daily living you witness my presence. If you pray, God will help you to discover the true reason for my coming. Therefore, little children, pray and read the Sacred Scriptures so that through my coming you discover the message in Sacred Scripture for you. Thank you for having responded to my call." (Message, June 25,1991)
Mary is the perfect Orans (pray-er), a figure of the Church. When we pray to her, we are adhering with her to the plan of the Father, who sends his Son to save all men. Like the beloved disciple we welcome Jesus' mother into our homes, for she has become the mother of all the living. We can pray with and to her. The prayer of the Church is sustained by the prayer of Mary and united with it in hope. (CCC: 2679)
Prayer to the Queen of Peace
Mary, Mother of God and Our Mother, Queen of Peace!
You came to us to lead us to God.
Obtain for us the grace not only to say:
"Be it done to me according to Your will!" but to live it as You did.
Into Your hands, we put our hands so that You may lead us to Him amidst these afflictions and woes. Through Christ, our Lord. Amen.
Followed By:
Apostles Creed, Our Father 7x, Hail Mary 7x, and Glory Be 7x
Prayer to the Queen of Peace
Veni Creator Spiritus - Come Holy Spirit
Come Holy Spirit, Creator, the best gift of God above, the living spring, the living fire, sweet unction, and true love. Thou Who are called the Paraclete, from Thy bright heavenly throne, come, take possession of our souls, and make them all Thine own.
Thou who are sevenfold in Thy grace, the finger of God's right hand, His promise, teaching little ones to speak and understand. O guide our minds with Thy blest light, with love our hearts inflame; and with Thy strength, which never decays, confirm our mortal frame. Far from us drive our deadly foe, true peace unto us bring, and through all perils lead us safe beneath Thy sacred wing. Through Thee may we the Father know, through Thee the eternal Son, and Thee the Spirit of them both, thrice-blessed Three in One. All glory to God the Father be, with his co-equal Son: the same to Thee great Paraclete, while endless ages run. Amen.
Thou who are sevenfold in Thy grace, the finger of God's right hand, His promise, teaching little ones to speak and understand. O guide our minds with Thy blest light, with love our hearts inflame; and with Thy strength, which never decays, confirm our mortal frame. Far from us drive our deadly foe, true peace unto us bring, and through all perils lead us safe beneath Thy sacred wing. Through Thee may we the Father know, through Thee the eternal Son, and Thee the Spirit of them both, thrice-blessed Three in One. All glory to God the Father be, with his co-equal Son: the same to Thee great Paraclete, while endless ages run. Amen.
Come, Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of Your faithful and enkindle in them the fire of Your love.
- Send forth Your Spirit, and they shall be created.
- And You shall renew the face of the earth.
- And You shall renew the face of the earth.
Let us pray: God, who taught the hearts of the faithful by the light of the Holy Spirit, grant that by the gift of the same Spirit, we may always be truly wise and ever rejoice in His consolation. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Veni Creator Spiritus - Come Holy Spirit
Litany of the Blessed Virgin
Lord, have mercy.
Christ, have mercy.
Lord, have mercy.
Christ, have mercy.
Lord, have mercy.
Christ, hear us.
Christ, graciously hear us.
God, our heavenly Father, have mercy on us.
God, the Son, Redeemer of the world, have mercy on us.
God, the Holy Spirit, have mercy on us.
Holy Trinity, one God, have mercy on us.
Holy Mary, .............................. pray for us (repeated)
Holy Mother of God,
Holy Virgin of Virgins,
Mother of Christ,
Mother of Divine Grace,
Mother, most Pure,
Mother most Chaste,
Mother Inviolate,
Mother most Undefiled,
Mother most Amiable,
Mother most Admirable,
Mother of Good Counsel,
Mother of our Creator,
Mother of our Saviour,
Mother of the Church,
Our most Holy Mother,
Virgin most Prudent,
Virgin most Venerable,
Virgin most Renowned,
Virgin most Powerful,
Virgin most Merciful,
Virgin most Faithful,
Mirror of Justice,
Seat of Wisdom,
Cause of our Joy,
Spiritual Vessel,
Vessel of Honour,
God, the Son, Redeemer of the world, have mercy on us.
God, the Holy Spirit, have mercy on us.
Holy Trinity, one God, have mercy on us.
Holy Mary, .............................. pray for us (repeated)
Holy Mother of God,
Holy Virgin of Virgins,
Mother of Christ,
Mother of Divine Grace,
Mother, most Pure,
Mother most Chaste,
Mother Inviolate,
Mother most Undefiled,
Mother most Amiable,
Mother most Admirable,
Mother of Good Counsel,
Mother of our Creator,
Mother of our Saviour,
Mother of the Church,
Our most Holy Mother,
Virgin most Prudent,
Virgin most Venerable,
Virgin most Renowned,
Virgin most Powerful,
Virgin most Merciful,
Virgin most Faithful,
Mirror of Justice,
Seat of Wisdom,
Cause of our Joy,
Spiritual Vessel,
Vessel of Honour,
Singular vessel of devotion........... Pray for Us (repeated)
Mystical Rose,
Tower of David,
Tower of Ivory,
House of Gold,
Ark of the Covenant,
Gate of Heaven,
Morning Star,
Health of the Sick,
Refuge of Sinners,
Comforter of the Afflicted,
Help of Christians,
Queen of Angels,
Queen of Patriarchs,
Queen of Prophets,
Queen of Martyrs,
Queen of Confessors,
Queen of Virgins,
Queen of All Saints,
Queen conceived without sin,
Queen assumed into Heaven,
Queen of the most holy Rosary,
Queen of the Families,
Queen of Peace,
Mystical Rose,
Tower of David,
Tower of Ivory,
House of Gold,
Ark of the Covenant,
Gate of Heaven,
Morning Star,
Health of the Sick,
Refuge of Sinners,
Comforter of the Afflicted,
Help of Christians,
Queen of Angels,
Queen of Patriarchs,
Queen of Prophets,
Queen of Martyrs,
Queen of Confessors,
Queen of Virgins,
Queen of All Saints,
Queen conceived without sin,
Queen assumed into Heaven,
Queen of the most holy Rosary,
Queen of the Families,
Queen of Peace,
Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world, spare us, O Lord!
Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world, graciously hear us, O Lord!
Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world, have mercy on us, O Lord!
Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world, graciously hear us, O Lord!
Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world, have mercy on us, O Lord!
Pray for us, o holy Mother of God,
That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ!
Let us pray: Pour forth, we beseech you, O Lord, your grace into our hearts, that we, to whom the Incarnation of Christ, your Son, was made known by the message of an angel, may by his passion and cross be brought to the glory of his Resurrection, through Christ, our Lord. Amen.
Blessed Virgin Concluding Prayer
Day 8 Concluding prayer:
We thank You, O Father, for having given us Your Son and His Mother so that none of those who believe in them and listen to them may be lost. Thank You for caring for each person and, in Your mercy, for condemning no one. We pray today for all that Our Lady has prayed for here in Medjugorje and for every grace that has been poured out here into the world. May it bring the fruit of holiness and serve You in Your plan of salvation.
Amen.
Traditional Prayers
Apostles Creed
I believe in God,
the Father almighty,
Creator of heaven and earth,
and in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord,
who was conceived by the Holy Spirit,
born of the Virgin Mary,
suffered under Pontius Pilate,
was crucified, died and was buried;
he descended into hell;
on the third day he rose again from the dead;
he ascended into heaven,
and is seated at the right hand of God the Father almighty;
from there he will come to judge the living and the dead.
the Father almighty,
Creator of heaven and earth,
and in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord,
who was conceived by the Holy Spirit,
born of the Virgin Mary,
suffered under Pontius Pilate,
was crucified, died and was buried;
he descended into hell;
on the third day he rose again from the dead;
he ascended into heaven,
and is seated at the right hand of God the Father almighty;
from there he will come to judge the living and the dead.
I believe in the Holy Spirit,
the holy catholic Church,
the communion of saints,
the forgiveness of sins,
the resurrection of the body,
and life everlasting.
the holy catholic Church,
the communion of saints,
the forgiveness of sins,
the resurrection of the body,
and life everlasting.
Amen.
Glory Be (Doxology)
Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit, as it was in the beginning is now, and ever shall be world without end.
+Amen
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Our Father
Our Father, who art in heaven,
hallowed be thy name;
thy kingdom come,
thy will be done
on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread,
and forgive us our trespasses,
as we forgive those who trespass against us;
and lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil.
hallowed be thy name;
thy kingdom come,
thy will be done
on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread,
and forgive us our trespasses,
as we forgive those who trespass against us;
and lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil.
Amen
Hail Mary
Hail, Mary, full of grace,
the Lord is with thee.
Blessed art thou among women
and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Holy Mary, Mother of God,
pray for us sinners,
now and at the hour of our death.
the Lord is with thee.
Blessed art thou among women
and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Holy Mary, Mother of God,
pray for us sinners,
now and at the hour of our death.
Amen.
Apostles Creed, Our Father, and Glory Be (Doxology)
Hail, Holy Queen
(The Salve Regina)
Hail, Holy Queen, Mother of Mercy,
our life, our sweetness and our hope.
To thee do we cry,
poor banished children of Eve.
To thee do we send up our sighs,
mourning and weeping in this valley of tears.
Turn then, most gracious advocate,
thine eyes of mercy toward us,
and after this our exile
show unto us the blessed fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
O clement, O loving, O sweet Virgin Mary Pray for us most Holy Mother of God, Now and at the hour of our death.
our life, our sweetness and our hope.
To thee do we cry,
poor banished children of Eve.
To thee do we send up our sighs,
mourning and weeping in this valley of tears.
Turn then, most gracious advocate,
thine eyes of mercy toward us,
and after this our exile
show unto us the blessed fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
O clement, O loving, O sweet Virgin Mary Pray for us most Holy Mother of God, Now and at the hour of our death.
Amen +