NOVENA TO OUR LADY OF CZESTOCHOWA

One decade of the Rosary or 3 Hail Mary's
We fly to Thy patronage

Prayer: Almighty and merciful God, you have wondrously given a constant protection to the Polish nation in the Blessed Virgin Mary and adorned her sacred picture at Jasna Gora with unusual veneration of the faithful. Graciously grant that, having such aid in the battles of our life, we may be victorious over our enemy at the moment of death. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.

PRAYER OF GRATITUDE
Our Lady of Czestochowa, Victorious Queen of Poland! We stand before you, O Mother. For six centuries you have been gazing down from your miraculous picture on Jasna Gora into the depths of our hearts and our spirits. You bend with love over our Polish land. You are the wondrous sign of God's grace bestowed on our Nation, a precious gift from the heavenly Father. You have been given to us for our Nation's defense, and you have remained in our midst faithful and victorious. Abiding in the mystery of Christ and his Church, you have obtained for us the power of God's grace down through the ages.

For remaining with us in Czestochowa for the past six centuries,
- We thank you, O Lady of Jasna Gora.

For guiding us on a safe path to your Son,
- We thank you, O Lady of Jasna Gora.

For enriching the Church in Poland with your presence,
- We thank you, O Lady of Jasna Gora.

For having chosen our country as you kingdom,
- We thank you, O Lady of Jasna Gora.

For preserving the faith and Christian culture of our Nation,
- We thank you, O Lady of Jasna Gora.

For being our light and our help on the threshold of the second Millennium,
- We thank you, O Lady of Jasna Gora.

For guarding us against the flood of indifference unbelief, and atheism,
- We thank you, O Lady of Jasna Gora.

For being the mother and educator of our young generations,
- We thank you, O Lady of Jasna Gora.

For becoming the ideal and model of the Polish woman,
- We thank you, O Lady of Jasna Gora.

For being our victorious strength in the battle for freedom,
- We thank you, O Lady of Jasna Gora.

For aiding us unceasingly in the years of trial and bondage,
- We thank you, O Lady of Jasna Gora.

For calling us to our responsibility for the Universal Church through the Millennium Act of Offering,
- We thank you, O Lady of Jasna Gora.

For reconciling our marriages and families in a bond of love and fidelity,
- We thank you, O Lady of Jasna Gora.

For summoning us to a renewal of life through Jasna Gora vows of the Nation,
- We thank you, O Lady of Jasna Gora.

For allowing us to become your servants and helpers,
- We thank you, O Lady of Jasna Gora.

For keeping vigil over us through your picture in our churches and homes,
- We thank you, O Lady of Jasna Gora.

For being our Love, our Sweetness, and our Hope,
- We thank you, O Lady of Jasna Gora.

For being our Gate of Heaven,
- We thank you, O Lady of Jasna Gora.

Accept our humble tribute of gratitude even though we know that our thanksgiving can in no way compare with the greatness of your mercies. The graces we have received through you inspire us with hope and a desire for further fidelity toward you. O Mother of God, you constantly urge us: "Do whatever he tells you." Obedient to your inspirations, we stand ready in gratitude to serve you in your kingdom, O Mother of the Church. Amen.