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Peace be with you.

The online Pray More Advent retreat begins tomorrow so you can sign up today if you haven't already. We hope the

retreat will help you intentionally work on your prayer life and faith this Advent, wherever you are

and whenever you have the time. And we hope that this novena will be a great way for you to

connect with our Blessed Mother. The Feast of the Immaculate Conception is important

day for us to reflect on the Blessed Virgin Mary's life. Her life is the ideal example of the

Christian life lived for God. So we will strive during this novena to imitate Mary, and especially

her profound love of God. To begin, let's pray for all those who

suffer material poverty and go unnoticed and uncared for. Let's pray not only that God will

provide for them, but that we may also provide for them. Let's also pray that we may not take

anything for granted in our lives. We're praying for them. Let's also pray that we may not take anything for granted in our lives. We're

praying for you. Here are the prayers for today. Day one. In the name of the Father and of the

Son and of the Holy Spirit, amen. O most pure Virgin Mary,

conceived without sin, from the very first instant you are entirely immaculate.

O glorious Mary, full of grace, you are the mother of my God, the queen of angels and of men.

I humbly venerate you as the chosen mother of my Savior, Jesus Christ.

The Prince of Peace and the Lord of Lords chose you for the singular grace and honor of being

his beloved mother. By the power of his cross, he preserved you from all sin. Therefore, by his

power and love, I have hope and bold confidence

in your prayers for my holiness and salvation. I pray that your prayers will bring me to imitate

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