by Fr Richard Heilman | August 14, 2017 11:54 AM
The first Novena for Our Nation was this time last year. We were in the middle of a contentious presidential election, we saw great division inside the Church, ISIS was striking worldwide, and we knew the centennial year of Fatima was just ahead. People had a sense that a storm was rising all around us, and we were all asking, “What can we do?!” Much like the people of ancient Nineveh, we knew it was time to call out to God, through the powerful intercession of our Lady.
Now we find ourselves in the very womb of the centenary of the Fatima apparitions (May 13 – Oct. 13). And, tensions around the world seem to be heating up. Add to this that there are some striking celestial signs[1] occurring during these last few months leading up to October 13. What does all of this mean? Is something coming?
Like many, I believe our Lady is calling for an army of “Special Forces Believers” – true believers, who actually believe in the miracle power of prayer – to rise up and be her mighty prayer warriors. Belief is a critical component (Jesus always sought this before granting a miracle). Through the power of the rosary, we are being called out to the front lines of the battlefield to stay the destructive power of evil and seek the transformation of ourselves, the nation and our world. “Penance, penance, penance” was the call of St. Michael in the Third Secret of Fatima. Yes!! We must intensify the strength of our prayers by acts of penance!
The time is now to enlist in a new “Special Forces Training,” and prepare ourselves to, once again, meet the enemy with an elite fighting force! The time is now to pick up the supernatural weapons given to us by God!!! This is a call to arms!!
So, do this!!
The nation-wide prayer campaign – Novena for Our Nation – begins this Tuesday, August 15, the Feast of the Assumption of Mary, and goes until October 7, the Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary. Please join us, if you are able, for a Rosary Rally will be held in front of the U.S. Capitol in Washington DC on October 7.
We are also planning for all of us to pray the Maximilian Kolbe Marian Consecration on October 7. You can pray the consecration prayer from wherever you are at. St. Maximilian Kolbe wrote …
Modern times are dominated by Satan and will be more so in the future. The conflict with hell cannot be engaged by men, even the most clever. The Immaculata alone has from God the promise of victory over Satan. However, assumed into Heaven, the Mother of God now requires our cooperation. She seeks souls who will consecrate themselves entirely to her, who will become in her hands effective instruments for the defeat of Satan and the spreading of God’s kingdom upon earth.
The “Novena for Our Nation” website is here (You can sign-up to receive daily emails at the website. Also, you can find the daily 54 Day Novena reflections at the website): NovenaForOurNation.com[3]
Cardinal Burke endorsed it HERE[4].
National Catholic Register wrote about it HERE[5].
LifeSiteNews wrote about it HERE[6].
Read about striking celestial signs HERE[7].
Here is a way to get the daily 54 Novena Rosary Novena reflections in book form: HERE[8].
A special rate for books ordered in bundles of 20 books: HERE[9].
First, we have added a short 1-2 minute reflection for “Basic Training in Holiness.” So, participants are not only praying for our nation, but receiving a quality 54 day basic training for becoming the saints we are called to be. Transforming the world begins by transforming ourselves.
Second, you will pray a rosary, each day for 54 days, in one of two ways (Modern or Traditional) …
You could just add the intention “For Our Nation” or “For Faith and Freedom for Our Nation” to your daily rosary, and simply continue praying the “Rosary Proper” for each day of the week. This would be a way for you to add the Luminous Mysteries. See HERE[10].
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What is the 54 Day Rosary Novena? See HERE[12].
Many (including myself) believe there is a special power in praying the 54 Day Rosary Novena in the way it was originally designed. Since it was designed prior to St. Pope John Paul II’s addition of the “optional” Luminous Mysteries, they would not be prayed while using the traditional version.
Here is the traditional schedule for the 54 Day Rosary Novena, set to our dates:
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Also, the traditional version has a few short prayers added.
Here is a sample of the Joyful Mysteries for the traditional prayers that go along with the 54 Day Rosary Novena (These prayers will be added in the daily reflections you may receive by email or by finding the reflections at the Novena for Our Nation website[14]) …
PRAYERS FOR TRADITIONAL 54 DAY NOVENA
THE JOYFUL MYSTERIES OF THE HOLY ROSARY
Prayer before the recitation: Sign of the cross. Hail Mary.
In petition (first 27 days): Hail, Queen of the Most Holy Rosary, my Mother Mary, hail! At thy feet I humbly kneel to offer thee a Crown of Roses, snow white buds to remind thee of thy joys, each bud recalling to thee a holy mystery, each 10 bound together with my petition for a particular grace. O Holy Queen, dispenser of God’s graces, and Mother of all who invoke thee, thou canst not look upon my gift and fail to see its binding. As thou receivest my gift, so wilt thou receive my petition; from thy bounty thou wilt give me the favor I so earnestly and trustingly seek. I despair of nothing that I ask of thee. Show thyself my Mother!
In thanksgiving (last 27 days): Hail, Queen of the Most Holy Rosary, my Mother Mary, hail! At thy feet I gratefully kneel to offer thee a Crown of Roses snow white buds to remind thee of thy joys each bud recalling to thee a holy mystery; each ten bound together with my petition for a particular grace. O Holy Queen, Dispenser of God’s graces. and Mother of all who invoke thee! thou canst not look upon my gift and fail to see its binding. As thou receivest my gift, so wilt thou receive my thanksgiving; from thy bounty thou hast given me the favor I so earnestly and trustingly sought. I despaired not of what I asked of thee, and thou hast truly shown thyself my Mother.
Say: The Apostles’ Creed, Our Father, 3 Hail Marys, Glory Be.
The Annunciation – Our Father, 10 Hail Marys, Glory Be.
Concluding Prayer: I bind these snow-white buds with a petition for the virtue of humility and humbly lay this bouquet at thy feet.
The Visitation – Our Father, 10 Hail Marys, Glory Be.
Concluding Prayer: I bind these snow-white buds with a petition for the virtue of charity and humbly lay this bouquet at thy feet.
The Nativity – Our Father, 10 Hail Marys, Glory Be.
Concluding Prayer: I bind these snow-white buds with a petition for the virtue of detachment from the world and humbly lay this bouquet at thy feet.
The Presentation – Our Father, 10 Hail Marys, Glory Be.
Concluding Prayer: I bind these snow-white buds with a petition for the virtue of purity and humbly lay this bouquet at thy feet.
Finding the Child Jesus in the Temple – Our Father, 10 Hail Marys, Glory Be.
Concluding Prayer: I bind these snow-white buds with a petition for the virtue of obedience to the will of God and humbly lay this bouquet at thy feet.
Say: The Hail Holy Queen.
In petition (first 27 days): Sweet Mother Mary, I offer thee this spiritual communion to bind my bouquets in a wreath to place upon thy brow. O my Mother! Look with favor upon my gift, and in thy love obtain for me (specify request – “For Faith and Freedom for Our Nation”). Hail Mary …
In thanksgiving (last 27 days): Sweet Mother Mary, I offer thee this Spiritual Communion to bind my bouquets in a wreath to place upon thy brow in thanksgiving for (specify request – “For Faith and Freedom for Our Nation”) which thou in thy love hast obtained for me. Hail, Mary, etc.
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