Mary, Mother of Sorrows Psalm 41 Happy are those who consider the poor; the Lord delivers them in the day of trouble.The Lord protects them and keeps them alive; they are called happy in the land.The Lord sustains them on their sickbed; in their illness, you heal all their infirmities. The Rector Major’s words Mary, Mother of Sorrows, is the woman who remains when everyone … Continuar leyendo Day 9: Novena to Mary Help of Christians, May 23, 2026

Mary, Mother of Fragility Psalm 46 God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore, we will not fear, though the earth should change, though the mountains shake in the heart of the sea. The Rector Major’s words Mary, Mother of Fragility. “Lord, to whom shall we go? You alone have the words of eternal life.” This is Peter’s confession — … Continuar leyendo Day 8: Novena to Mary Help of Christians, May 22, 2026

Mary, Mother of Love Psalm 140 Deliver me, O Lord, from evildoers; protect me from those who are violent, who plan evil things in their minds and stir up wars continually.Surely the righteous shall give thanks to your name; the upright shall live in your presence. The Rector Major’s words Mary, Mother of Love, reminds us that Christian love does not erase humanity, but rather … Continuar leyendo Day 7: Novena to Mary Help of Christians, May 21, 2026

Mary, Mother of the word in the ear Psalm 25 Make me to know your ways, O Lord; teach me your paths.Lead me in your truth, and teach me, for you are the God of my salvation; for you I wait all day long. The Rector Major’s words Mary, the mother of the word in the ear, teaches us the most difficult and most necessary … Continuar leyendo Day 6: Novena to Mary Help of Christians, May 20, 2026

Mary, Mother of uncertainty Psalm 88 O Lord, God of my salvation, when, at night, I cry out in your presence, let my prayer come before you; incline your ear to my cry. The Rector Major’s words Mary, mother of uncertainty, knows well the trembling of the heart when life takes paths we had not foreseen. The evangelist Luke recounts that, faced with the angel’s … Continuar leyendo Day 5: Novena to Mary Help of Christians, May 19, 2026

Mary, Mother of hope Psalm 62 In God alone does my soul find rest: from him comes my salvation.He alone is my rock and my salvation, my defense: I shall never falter. The Rector Major’s words Mary, mother of hope and dialogue, teaches us that nothing is truly lost as long as the heart remains open to God. At Cana, when ‘the wine ran out’, … Continuar leyendo Day 4: Novena to Mary Help of Christians, May 18, 2026

Mary, Mother of wayward children Psalm 91 My refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.For the Lord is your refuge and you have made the Most High your dwelling place, no harm shall befall you, no disaster shall come near your tent. The Rector Major’s words Mary, mother of wayward children, knows the toil of those who educate and do not give … Continuar leyendo Day 3: Novena to Mary Help of Christians, May 17, 2026

Mary, Mother of Solitude Psalm 23 Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me. The Rector Major’s words Mary, mother of solitude, is the woman who does not flee from silence but dwells in it with faith, allowing everything to find a place in … Continuar leyendo Day 2: Novena to Mary Help of Christians, May 16, 2026

Mary, Mother of Presence Canticle of Simeon At last, all-powerful Master, you give leave to your servant to go in peace according to your promise.For my eyes have seen your salvation which you have prepared for all nations, the light to enlighten the Gentiles and give glory to Israel, your people. The Rector Major’s words Mary, mother of attentiveness, mother of presence: in her we … Continuar leyendo Day 1: Novena to Mary Help of Christians, May 15, 2026