Assumption Novena @ National Shrine

Novena in Honor of the Assumption of Mary

August 15 – 24

You and your family will be included in the prayers offered during this Novena.

Mary, Queen Assumed into Heaven,

I rejoice that after years of heroic martyrdom on earth,

you have at last been taken to the throne prepared for you in heaven by the Holy Trinity.

Lift my heart with you in the glory of your Assumption above the dreadful touch of sin and impurity.

Teach me how small earth becomes when viewed from heaven.

Make me realize that death is the triumphant gate through which I shall pass to your Son,

and that someday my body shall rejoin my soul in the unending bliss of heaven.

From this earth, over which I tread as a pilgrim,

I look to you for help. I ask for this favor: (Mention your request).

When my hour of death has come,

lead me safely to the presence of Jesus to enjoy the vision of my God for all eternity together with you.

Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception

Washington, DC

www.nationalshrine.org