Obedience to God's Will
"Behold, I am the handmaid of the Lord. May it be done to me according to your word." (LUKE 1:38)
Imitating Mary, Following Christ
Make the Sign of the Cross.
In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit
Amen.
Opening Prayer
O Mary,
Conceived without Sin,
I come to you today,
wearing your Miraculous Medal.
Grant me the grace to walk with you,
and to imitate the love and faith
that guided your every step.
With you at my side
may I learn to follow your Son,
Jesus Christ,
ever more perfectly.
Amen.
Mediation
Mary’s obedience was prompt, trusting, and complete. It reversed the disobedience of Eve. To imitate her obedience is to align our will with the Father's, even when the path is unclear. This is the essence of following Christ, who said, "Not my will, but yours be done" (Luke 22:42).
Prayer of the Day
O Mother of the Word, your "yes" changed history.
When I am fearful or rebellious,
let this medal be a seal
of my own desire to say "yes" to God.
Grant me a trusting heart that obeys
not out of fear,
but out of love, always seeking the Father's will.
Amen.
Novena Prayer
O Immaculate Virgin Mary,
Mother of God and my Mother,
I thank you for the gift of your Miraculous Medal.
I wear it as a sign of my trust in you
and my desire to imitate your virtues.
You are the perfect model of the Christian life.
By reflecting on your humility, obedience, faith,
charity, purity, patience, hope, and zeal,
teach me to follow your Son.
Gently mould my heart to be like yours.
May this medal be a constant reminder of my commitment,
a shield against evil,
and a sign of your loving protection.
Present me to Jesus,
and obtain for me the grace
to live as his faithful disciple,
now and forever.
Amen.
Closing Prayer
O Mary, conceived without sin,
pray for us who have recourse to thee.
(Recite three times)
Final Sign of the Cross.