The Miraculous Medal Novena 2025 Guide
The Miraculous Medal Novena 2025 Guide
(Begins November 19 and concludes on the Feast of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal, November 27)
This guide is designed to help ordinary faithful and small group organizers better participate in or host the Miraculous Medal Novena.
Part I: Guide for the General Faithful
The Miraculous Medal Novena is a nine-day prayer devotion intended to commemorate the graces and intercessory power manifested by the Blessed Virgin Mary through the Miraculous Medal.
1. Preparation
Acquire a Miraculous Medal: You are encouraged to obtain and wear a Miraculous Medal before the Novena begins. Wearing the medal is an expression of faith in the Immaculate Conception of Mary and a means of receiving the graces she promised.
Familiarize with the Prayers: Prepare the specific prayers for the Novena in advance (these usually include an Opening Prayer, daily reflections or intentions, the Miraculous Medal Novena Prayer, and a Closing Prayer). You can refer to the resources provided on TheMiraculousMedal.org.
Determine Your Intention: Before starting the Novena, decide on the specific graces or intentions for which you wish the Blessed Virgin Mary to intercede.
2. How to Participate (During the Novena)
Daily Prayer:
Time: Select a fixed time each day (e.g., morning, lunch break, or before sleep) to pray.
Format: Follow the order of the Novena prayers. You may pray quietly alone or join an online livestream or a small group gathering.
Reflection: Read or listen to a reflection related to the day’s theme or the story of the Marian apparition (if your parish or organization does not provide content, you can find relevant resources on TheMiraculousMedal.org).
Wear the Medal: Piously wear the Miraculous Medal every day to commemorate Mary’s presence and protection.
Practice Charity (Love): In conjunction with your prayer intentions, choose a specific good work or sacrifice daily (such as helping others, conquering a bad habit, or reading Scripture) to accompany Mary’s intercession.
Receive Sacraments (Recommended): If possible, it is highly recommended to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confession) and Holy Eucharist during or around the Novena period, to purify the soul and better receive graces.
Part II: Guide for Small Group Organizers
As an organizer, your goal is to create a prayer environment that is faith-filled, inspiring, and mutually supportive for participants. Following the guidance of TheMiraculousMedal.org, we encourage people to deepen their devotion to Mary and thereby perfect their practice of faith through distributing the Miraculous Medal.
1. Enhancing Meaning and Depth
Daily Thematic Reflections: Set a specific reflection theme related to the Miraculous Medal for each of the nine days (e.g., The Immaculate Conception, The Grace of Mary’s Intercession, Humility, Faith, Conversion) and prepare a brief introduction or sharing point.
Testimony Sharing: Invite participants to share their personal testimonies of receiving graces or having prayers answered through the Medal, in a safe and confidential setting, to inspire faith.
Special Intentions: Encourage the group to pray together for specific universal intentions (such as Christian Unity, world peace, and the needs of the poor) or for the needs of your organization.
2. Suggestions for Gathering Locations
Physical Location (Home):
Set-up: Prepare a simple Prayer Corner. Place a statue/image of Mary/the Medal, candles, and a crucifix, ensuring the environment is quiet and comfortable.
Time: Determine a fixed time that is convenient for most attendees and allows for a stable commitment over nine days.
Virtual Location (Online Community Tools):
Platform Choice: Use an easy-to-operate platform (such as Zoom, Google Meet, or a specific social media group) for daily online meetings or sharing.
Content: Lead the prayers through voice/video livestream, or send daily Scripture readings, reflections, or audio/text messages.
Sustained Connection: Use a chat tool to create a discussion group for participants to submit intentions and share (Note: Remind participants to protect personal privacy).
3. Workflow and Participant Support (Before, During, After)
| Phase | Organizational Tasks | Participant Support |
|---|---|---|
| Before (Pre-Nov. 19) | Promotion: Post event details, sign-up link/method, and schedule. Resource Prep: Prepare/distribute prayers, reflection materials, and Miraculous Medals (if budget allows). Tech Check: Test the online platform in advance (if applicable). | Guidance: Remind the faithful to prepare their medals and intentions. Q&A: Set aside time to answer questions about the Miraculous Medal and the Novena. |
| During (Nov. 19-27) | Daily Leadership: Ensure daily prayer starts on time and the flow is smooth. Content Release: Publish daily reflections/themes. Order Management: Maintain order and respect in online or in-person group discussions. | Encouragement: Encourage participants to maintain daily prayer. Intercession: Collect and pray for participants’ special intentions (anonymously, if needed). Mini-Challenge: Offer a brief daily “mini-challenge” related to practicing charity or self-denial. |
| After (Post-Nov. 27) | Thank You & Feedback: Thank all participants and collect feedback on the event. Grace Tracking: Invite participants to share the fruits of their prayers or graces received. Next Steps: Suggest opportunities for the group to evolve into a permanent prayer group. | Continued Encouragement: Encourage participants to continue wearing the Medal and maintaining a habit of prayer. Follow-up: Offer follow-up support to participants with special needs or requests for further spiritual guidance. |
4. Suggestions for Developing a Permanent Group
The Novena is an excellent starting point; you might consider developing this temporary group into a permanent (e.g., monthly) prayer or spiritual growth group:
Regular Meetings: Suggest selecting one day a month to continue praying, studying, or sharing with the Miraculous Medal as the central theme.
Service-Oriented Focus: Shift the group’s fixed intention toward community service, such as praying for and providing practical help to the local marginalized, or promoting the devotion to the Miraculous Medal.
Spiritual Growth: Collectively study the Holy Scriptures, Catechism, or documents related to Marian devotion to deepen knowledge of the faith.
Note: This guide serves as supplementary material for the Miraculous Medal Novena 2025 content on TMM (themiraculousmedal.org/novenas/miraculous-medal-novena).