You are invited to join our Lady’s Association in spirit, for the Pentecost Novena of Masses which begins on Friday, May 22, here at the Shrine and ends the day before Pentecost Sunday. Pentecost is a time of promise.  Mary and the apostles prayed for nine days until the “promise,” of the Holy Spirit descended upon them at Pentecost. They knew the power of the novena. So that you, too, can experience the power of nine days of prayer, send your Pentecost intentions and burn Votive Lights as a symbol of your confidence in Mary’s motherly intercession. During this novena, say this prayer to the Holy Spirit. 

We seek our Blessed Mother’s intercession for all the intentions we hold close to our heart. But, how much does our Blessed Mother’s intercession aid our intentions, especially for healing? It is immeasurable! Our Mother Mary is our greatest intercessor. She purifies our intentions making them presentable to Christ Jesus. If you know someone in need of Mary’s intercession, use our beautiful new Healing Remembrance Card to bring comfort and strength to those who might be suffering from addiction, physical, spiritual, or emotional pain. You may also burn a Votive Light here at our Lady’s Shrine for your loved one. Our Lady promised Saint Catherine Labouré that she would obtain God’s grace for all who seek her intercession. By using the Healing Remembrance Card, you will be asking Mary to intercede and to bring her Son’s miraculous healing to your loved one in their time of need. Read more about Mary’s intercession for us and God’s grace in Fr. Kevin’s letter.