This novena is traditionally prayed in preparation for the anniversary of the apparitions of Our Lady, Queen of Peace, at Medjugorje. Each day includes the same prayers, followed by a specific daily intention.
Daily Order of Prayer (Days 1–9)
1. Sign of the Cross
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
2. Prayer to the Queen of Peace
Mary, Mother of God and our Mother, Queen of Peace!
You came to us to lead us to God.
Obtain for us the grace not only to say:
"Be it done unto me according to Your will,"
but to live it as you did.
Into your hands we place our hands,
that you may lead us to Him
amidst all our trials and difficulties.
Help us to overcome every evil
with good and not with evil.
Help us to accept everyone,
especially those who do not accept us.
Pray for us and help us
to forgive from the heart
all those who have offended us.
Lead us to Jesus.
Help us to surrender ourselves
to Him without fear.
May Jesus be our peace,
our joy and our life.
Amen.
3. Invocation to the Holy Spirit
Come, Holy Spirit,
fill the hearts of Your faithful
and kindle in them the fire of Your love.
Send forth Your Spirit
and they shall be created.
And You shall renew
the face of the earth.
Let us pray:
O God,
who instructed the hearts of the faithful
by the light of the Holy Spirit,
grant that by the same Spirit
we may be truly wise
and ever rejoice in His consolation.
Through Christ our Lord.
Amen.
4. Pray the Glorious Mysteries of the Rosary
- The Resurrection
- The Ascension
- The Descent of the Holy Spirit
- The Assumption of Mary
- The Coronation of Mary
5. Litany of the Blessed Virgin Mary (Loreto Litany)
(Pray the Litany of Loreto.)
Daily Intentions and Concluding Prayers
Day 1 – For the Visionaries
Intention: Pray for all the visionaries of Medjugorje and for every grace given through this place.
Concluding Prayer
We thank You, O Father, for having given us Your Son and His Mother, so that none who believe in them may be lost.
We pray today for all that Our Lady has prayed for here in Medjugorje, and for every grace that has been poured out into the world.
May it bring forth the fruits of holiness and serve Your plan of salvation.
Amen.
Day 2 – For All Priests
Concluding Prayer
Lord Jesus,
protect and strengthen all priests.
Fill them with holiness,
courage and fidelity.
May they be faithful shepherds
according to Your Heart.
Amen.
Day 3 – For All Parishioners of Medjugorje
Concluding Prayer
Lord,
bless all those who live and serve in Medjugorje.
May they be living witnesses
of Your love and peace.
Amen.
Day 4 – For Leaders of the Church
Concluding Prayer
Heavenly Father,
guide the Holy Father,
bishops, and all Church leaders.
Grant them wisdom,
humility and courage
to lead Your people in truth.
Amen.
Day 5 – For All Pilgrims
Concluding Prayer
Lord Jesus,
bless all pilgrims
who come seeking You through Mary.
May their hearts be renewed,
converted and filled with peace.
Amen.
Day 6 – For Prayer Groups and Centers
Concluding Prayer
Lord,
bless all prayer groups,
communities and apostolates.
May they spread Your Gospel
with faithfulness and joy.
Amen.
Day 7 – For All Who Have Accepted the Messages
Concluding Prayer
Lord Jesus,
help all who have responded
to Our Lady's call
to persevere in prayer,
conversion, fasting and peace.
Amen.
Day 8 – For All Humanity
Concluding Prayer
Merciful Father,
look upon all peoples and nations.
Bring reconciliation where there is division,
faith where there is doubt,
and peace where there is conflict.
Amen.
Day 9 – For the Intentions of the Queen of Peace
Concluding Prayer
We thank You, O Father,
for the gift of prayer
through which we may touch Your Heart.
We pray today for all the intentions
of the Queen of Peace
and for all that is necessary
so that the whole world,
through Mary,
may enter into Your glory,
the glory of the Most Holy Trinity.
Amen.
Final Prayer Each Day
Hail Holy Queen
Hail, Holy Queen, Mother of Mercy,
our life, our sweetness and our hope.
To thee do we cry, poor banished children of Eve;
to thee do we send up our sighs,
mourning and weeping in this valley of tears.
Turn then, most gracious Advocate,
thine eyes of mercy toward us,
and after this our exile
show unto us the blessed fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
O clement,
O loving,
O sweet Virgin Mary.
Amen.
For a parish booklet or home prayer group, many people also add:
- Daily Mass (if possible)
- Eucharistic Adoration
- Fasting on bread and water on Wednesday and Friday
- Reading a Medjugorje message each day
- Personal intentions for peace in families and the world.
