Sept 5

Prayer: O Mary, you are the Echo of God. Let me imitate you in echoing the teaching of Jesus to others both in my words and in my deeds.

Sept 6

Prayer: O Mary, you are the Mother of Compassion. Help me to show compassion to others, so that I may benefit from your compassion and that of your Divine Son.

Sept 7

Prayer: O Mary, you are the "land flowing with milk and honey." Fill me with the blessings that flow from such a Divine land, so that I too may bring forth fruits worth of salvation.

Sept 8

Prayer: O Mary, the birth of Jesus from you was the dawn of our salvation. May the celebration of your birthday bring the world closer to lasting peace and redound to my salvation.

Sept 9

Prayer: O Mary, you grew spiritually through meditation. Help me to set aside some time--no matter how little--for meditation each day, so that I may grow to the full stature of Christ.

Sept 10

Prayer: "O Mary, you love us and watch over us. Let me never forget that you are a true Mother to me--always ready to lead me to your Divine Son.

 Sept 11

Prayer: O Mary, great are the benefits of devotion to you. Help me to be more devoted to you--through prayer, meditation, and good works. Give me a Marian spirit.