Novena to Our Lady of Pompeii

On March 3, 1884, Our Lady of Pompeii appeared before the gravely ill daughter of an Italian military officer. Through her, the Blessed Virgin Mary gave the world the miraculous devotion of the 54-day Rosary. For more than a year, Fortuna Agrelli suffered from a serious illness, even to the brink of death. Her condition was so grave that the most renowned physicians already considered her a hopeless case. In desperation, on February 16, the sick girl and her family decided to begin a Rosary novena.

Two weeks later, one evening, the Blessed Virgin Mary, Queen of the Holy Rosary, appeared to Fortuna. She sat on a high throne, surrounded by radiant figures, holding the Divine Child in her arms and a rosary in her hand. Both were clothed in golden garments, and they were accompanied by Saints Dominic and Catherine of Siena.

The Blessed Virgin Mary said: "Child, your faith has pleased me. Whoever wishes to obtain graces from me should make three novenas of Rosary prayers and three novenas of thanksgiving."

Obedient to the invitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Fortuna and her family completed the six novenas, during which the young girl was completely healed and her family was bestowed with many blessings.

This novena is prayed for 54 days. To obtain a grace, three novenas of 9 days each must be made. Then it is necessary to make another three novenas in thanksgiving. Altogether, 27 days of Rosary prayers are needed to obtain the grace and 27 days of Rosary prayers in thanksgiving. That means 54 days in total.

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Day 1

The Joyful Mysteries

In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen

Before beginning the rosary, we first state the intention (only one) and then add:

I pray this rosary in your honor, Queen of the Holy Rosary.

Prayer of the Joyful Mysteries:

Jesus, whom you, O Virgin, conceived by the Holy Spirit.
Jesus, whom you, O Virgin, carried in your womb when visiting Elizabeth.
Jesus, whom you, O Virgin, gave birth to in Bethlehem.
Jesus, whom you, O Virgin, with Saint Joseph offered in the temple.
Jesus, whom you, O Virgin, with Saint Joseph found in the temple.

Remember, O merciful Virgin Mary, Queen of the Holy Rosary of Pompeii, that it was never heard that anyone among those who honor you and ask for help through the rosary was abandoned. Mother of the Eternal Word, do not reject my words, but graciously hear me and grant my rosary prayer for the delight you find in your shrine at Pompeii. Amen.

Repeat 3 times:

Queen of the Holy Rosary, pray for us!

Sorrowful Rosary

In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen

Before beginning the rosary, we first state the intention (only one) and then add:

I pray this rosary in your honor, Queen of the Holy Rosary.

Prayer of the Sorrowful Rosary:

Jesus, who for us did sweat blood.
Jesus, who for us was scourged.
Jesus, who for us was crowned with thorns.
Jesus, who for us carried the cross.
Jesus, who for us was crucified.

Remember, O merciful Virgin Mary, Queen of the Holy Rosary of Pompeii, that it was never heard that anyone among those who honor you and implore your help through the rosary was abandoned. Mother of the Eternal Word, do not reject my words, but graciously hear me and grant my rosary prayer for the delight you find in your shrine at Pompeii. Amen.

Repeat 3 times:

Queen of the Holy Rosary, pray for us!

Glorious Rosary

In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen

Before beginning the Rosary, we first state the intention (only one) and then add:

I pray this Rosary in your honor, Queen of the Holy Rosary.

Prayer of the Glorious Rosary:

Jesus, who rose gloriously from the dead.
Jesus, who ascended gloriously into heaven.
Jesus, who sent us the Holy Spirit.
Jesus, who took you, O Virgin, into heaven.
Jesus, who crowned you, O Virgin, in heaven.

Remember, O merciful Virgin Mary, Queen of the Holy Rosary of Pompeii, that it has never been heard that anyone of those who honor you and ask for help through the Rosary has been abandoned. Mother of the eternal Word, do not reject my words, but graciously hear me and grant my Rosary prayer for the delight that you find in your shrine at Pompeii. Amen.

Repeat 3 times:

Queen of the Holy Rosary, pray for us!

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