Novena Day 8

"The Rosary is an easy prayer; however it is also a very sublime prayer, because by praying it one can reflect on the mysteries of our faith.  Moreover, the more intelligent and competent one is in matters of faith, the more deeply we can reflect on these mysteries and have the possibility of discovering in them an increasing number of practical suggestions for our lives." - St. Maximilian 1267

O St. Maximilian Mary Kolbe, 

faithful follower of St. Francis of Assisi, inflamed by the love of God, 

you dedicated your life to the practice of virtue and to works of charity.  

Look kindly upon us who devoutly confide the following petitions to your intercession: (mention request). 

Having consecrated yourself to the Immaculate Virgin Mary,

you founded the Militia of the Immaculata Movement

 so that Mary the Immaculata might lead countless souls to holiness 

by inspiring them to do good, avoid evil, and spread the Kingdom of God. Obtain for us, through her, 

the grace of drawing many souls to Christ. 

In your close conformity to our Divine Savior, 

you reached such an intense degree of charity that you offered your life to save that of a fellow prisoner. Implore God that we, inflamed by such ardent charity, 

may, through our faith and good words, witness Christ's love for the world

 and merit to join you in the blessed vision of God.
Amen.