come to do YOUR WILL.
With the
MOST BLESSED TRINITY, WE COME TO PRAY
WITH THE MOTHER OF GOD AND WE PRAY IN
REPARATION FOR THE SINS OF ALL YOUR
CHILDREN. WE ARE SIMPLE AND HAVE
SIMPLE WAYS AND SO WE OFFER YOU OUR
LITTLE HEARTS AND SOULS THAT THEY GIVE
YOU COMFORT AND APPEASE YOU. YOUR
CHILDREN HAVE STRAYED AND LIKE SHEEP
HAVE SCATTERED - LET OUR SIMPLE HEARTS,
SOULS AND PRAYERS, DRAW THEM BACK TO
YOU. AMEN.
"I AM A CHILD OF GOD, PLACED IN THE CARE
OF THE IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY -
MOTHER OF GOD, AND I SHALL REMAIN
THERE FOREVER"
CONSECRATION TO THE ETERNAL
FATHER
For the greater glory of GOD and for
the salvation of all, I consecrate myself
to YOU O ETERNAL FATHER as one
of your faithful remnant. Behold, I
help of YOUR GRACE. I will keep
YOUR COMMANDMENTS. I will love
and reverence YOU with all my heart,
soul, mind and strength. I will love my
neighbor as YOU love me.
I make this consecration through the
Immaculate Heart of Mary and the
Sacred Heart of Your beloved Son,
JESUS.
O ETERNAL FATHER send forth Your
Holy Spirit to restore our broken image
and likeness of YOU.
Send forth also the celestial choirs of
Your angels to aid us in our struggle
against all the forces of evil in this
present darkness.
Amen.
LITANY OF PRAISE AND
THANKSGIVING
In thanksgiving, let us bless the name
of the Lord, for he is good:
R. We praise you, O Lord, for we are
your people.
- With the Virgin Mary, Mother of
God: R.
- With all the choirs of angels: R.
- With all the saints: R.
- With the Church throughout the
world: R.
Personal praise or petitions
Our Father...
God and Father of us all, your care for
us is great. Grant us this day the gift
of joyful praise and thanks for all that
you have done to lead us into your
own household, through Christ our
Lord. Amen.
 PRAYER TO DEFEAT THE WORK
OF SATAN
O Divine Eternal Father, in union with
your Divine Son and the Holy Spirit,
and through the Immaculate Heart of
Mary, I beg You to destroy the Power
of your greatest enemy -- the evil
spirits.
Cast them into the deepest recesses
of hell and chain them there
forever! Take possession of your
Kingdom which You have created and
which is rightfully yours.
Heavenly Father, give us the reign of
the Sacred Heart of Jesus and the
Immaculate Heart of Mary.
I repeat this prayer out of pure love for
You with every beat of my heart and
with every breath I take. Amen.
Imprimatur, March 1973, Richard H. Ackerman,
Bishop of Covington
NOVENA TO ROSA MYSTICA
Daily preparation for the Novena
Maria, Rosa Mystica, fragrant rose of
mysticism, wonderful flower of divine
knowledge, of purity and blinding beauty,
of brilliant, shining glory, of power and
overwhelmingly blessing love: we kneel
before you to pray, to look, to listen; to
look at you and to inhale your heavenly
perfume until we have, above all, taken
something of your immaculate, pure, and
perfect being into our inner selves; to pray
that we should no longer, or above all, ask
only for your gifts, for the salvation of,
and help for, our body and soul; but to
pray that we may become like you; that we
may listen attentively and closely to every
single word of yours which you have
spoken not only in the past but even more
so in the present, more frequently and
more imploringly.
We do not always want to talk and beg
but to listen and heed what you say, what
your picture is already saying to us and
asking us to do. We want to listen to your
quiet motherly voice when it speaks to us
so tenderly and consolingly with motherly
understanding and warning. We want to
open our hearts to you when He is looking
into the bottom of our soul, to remain
steadfast, to force ourselves not to say
again we have no time; instead to endure
your sad glance even if we should blush
and have to cast down our eyes...
Mary, fragrant Rose of Mysticism,
please help us to take a look inside
ourselves and to examine ourselves, how
we shall be able to bear your glance and
stand firm before you; help us to know
ourselves better, especially in those areas
of thought and deed which displease you;
help us to become more like you. We
promise that we shall try. We also
promise to imitate you. Please help us to
work on ourselves, to let your love shine
wherever we are able to work, but
especially for the priests and religious.
3 Hail Mary...
O Mary, conceived without sin, pray for
us who take refuge in you.
First Day
Consider: The extreme opposite to the
Rosa Mystica: the dirtiest and most
gruesome thing in the world; beauty and
ugliness; the destruction of God and man
in modern art, by the mass media, in the
press, on radio and television; the
destruction of all values and order before
and in marriage, in education and at
school, shameless fashion taken to extreme
excesses; all this carried right into our
churches and to the holiest places.
We pray:
Maria, Rosa Mystica, please protect us
from all shamelessness and degeneration,
preserve in us the sense for good and evil;
prepare us to do battle in defense for all
that is pure. Maria, Rosa Mystica,
graciously hear us and pray for us.
3 Hail Mary...
Second Day
Consider: It is not enough to observe how
desolate and catastrophic the general
situation is. At first, one must oneself be
prepared not only to refuse to go with
fashion but, as a penance, also to have to
put up with something that is not really
required, to go without something even if
it is not sin. One ought to consider that
one could also be guilty of a sin committed
by others, by setting a bad example for
them.
We pray:
Maria, Rosa Mystica, grant that you will
give us the true spirit of atonement, to
fight the current of evil, to accept more
often and voluntarily all the unpleasant
things the more others fail you. Maria,
Rosa Mystica, graciously hear us and pray
for us.
3 Hail Mary...
St. Paul: "I make up in my own body what is still missing
in the sufferings of Christ!"
And Padre Pio: "I should like to take up a hundredfold
the sufferings which others deserve for their sins!"
Third Day
Consider: Pious pilgrims in particular
should note: "The reason prayers often do
not bring the expected answer is because
too little penance is done with the prayer.
"One dresses just as comfortably and
lightly as others and one complains about
little daily inconveniences. What would
Mary say to this?
We pray:
Maria, Rosa Mystica, grant that we do
not forget true penance and reparation with
all our prayers, at home and on
journeys! Please grant us the right spirit
when we come to you. Maria, Rosa
Mystica, graciously hear us and pray for
us.
3 Hail Mary...
Fourth Day
Consider: How to achieve all the before-
mentioned? Two things are
needed. 1. Our own effort to take time
off, to think and meditate, to move away
from television, celebrations, leisure, etc.;
to learn to differentiate, to learn to do
without; to exercise moderation in food,
drink, and sleep, etc.; 2. Meditation on the
Holy Sacraments and Sacramentals, on the
Holy Rosary, the Holy Scriptures, and the
life of Saints. In addition, a truly deeply
religious and pious father confessor is
needed as a spiritual director. This would
be by way of one's own effort, of "active
cleansing". God Himself will help us
through His Grace and His Guidance even
in sorrow, when we are humiliated,
disappointed, and suffer set-
backs. Become totally free for God; break
away from all attachment to the world and
people, be free for the incomprehensible
Glory of God.
We pray:
Maria, Rosa Mystica, grant that you may
help us and lead us in our efforts. Maria,
Rosa Mystica, graciously hear us and pray
for us.
3 Hail Mary...
Fifth Day
Consider: The Change
When God takes everything away from
man which blocks his path to God; when
He helps you to leave everything; when He
takes away one's close attachment to
people and things, even one's consolations;
when He leads you into the very darkest
"night of the spirit" without any
consolation; when there is nothing but
darkness and sorrow, and when one can
still say like little St. Therese or Padre Pio:
"I believe", then all natural things and
created things are removed, and God is
able to let flow the abundance of His
Graces, knowledge and charism into one's
body and soul without hindrance.
Let us dare to say this prayer with its full
weight and accept its possible
consequences as Brother St. Klaus, the
patron saint of Switzerland, once prayed:
"My Lord and my God, take everything
from me, everything that may prevent me
from coming to you. Give me everything
that brings me close to you. Take me and
do with me as you please!"
3 Hail Mary...
Sixth Day
Consider: Together with Brother Klaus
and the great Carmelites, St. John of the
Cross, Theresa the Great, and little
Therese, we are now on the right path of
our true devotion of Mary, the veneration
of the "Rosa Mystica", the "Mystical rose",
and we may speak the words of St. Louis
de Montfort:
"The quickest and easiest way to
mysticism is Mary -- the Rose of
Mysticism".
At the same time we must, however,
prevent ourselves from falling under the
widely-spread misunderstanding to believe
that x-many recited rosaries together with
x-many pilgrimages and devotions have
now given us the "ticket to Heaven",
otherwise we deceive ourselves! St. Louis
de Montfort knows very well how to
differentiate between faked and genuine
Marian devotion; not just any way leads to
mysticism! A whole list of wrong ways of
Marian devotions are mentioned by him:
e.g. the anxious way, the impertinent way,
the superficial way, the selfish way (how
much selfishness there is in spiritual
intentions!), etc.
Devotion to Mary must be genuine, needs
inner preparation and cooperation; it needs
devotion that is really trying hard not only
to recite casually x-many beautiful prayers
and "devotions" but also to inhale the real
spirit of Mary; to do everything" with
Mary, in Mary, for Mary"; to ask oneself
consciously and with your innermost heart:
"What does Mary want from me? What
would She do in my place? How can I
please Her? What would She certainly
disagree with?" What changes would
occur in the world, in the life of a person,
in families, societies, and in nations if one
were really prepared to be led by Mary.
We pray:
Maria, Rosa Mystica, help us to get to
know you more and more, lead us and
guide us that we may be able to find the
path to your mysticism. Amen.
3 Hail Mary...
Seventh Day
Consider: There is very little written in
the Scriptures about mysticism
(supernatural unity with God) in Mary's
life on earth, and in Her
transformation. Some general remarks
only: "Blessed, full of grace." The
conception in Her womb -- judging by the
text in the Bible -- can only be surmised
with deepest reverence; in any event
something extremely great and
mysteriously enchanting happened when
the infinite, eternal love was united with
the most loving human heart that ever
existed, and will ever exist; united in order
to create a tiny yet infinitely great
being. However, we do not only possess
the Bible. The dogmas, the meditations
and writings of our great theologians and
fathers of the Church, the revelations to
mystics, whether male or female, all of
them open the seed for us which is already
contained in the Holy Scriptures, full of
meaning. With what deep amazement do
we read Mary of Agreda's book about the
"Mystical City of God", how fascinating
the way in which she tells us about the
Divine Powers and the ability of knowing,
helping and loving, the ecstasies and
raptures; glories that often remain hidden
from many wordly and, sadly to say,
ecclesiastical "experts".
There are still the many different
apparitions of Our Lady in the world, and
Her revelations. There would be no end if
we wanted to recount all the wonderful
results and consequences which happened
as a result of them: Her knowledge of the
human heart, of a single person, of whole
groups, nations and ideologies (e.g.
Communism); Her insight into Church
world politics; Her blinding beauty and
overwhelming goodness; Her geniality and
knowledge of languages...just incredible;
high and exalted above all artists and
Nobel prize winners...
The results of mysticism are powerful.
We pray:
Maria, Rosa Mystica, grant that mankind
may find its way to the most beautiful
things, to the glories of the supernatural
that surpass nature itself. Please give us
the fervour to seek this wonderful Divinity
and to lead others to it so that they may
learn to recognize how poor the delights
and desires of this world are compared
with Mary, the "Rosa Mystica".
3 Hail Mary...
Eighth Day
Consider: The effects of the Rosa
Mystica in us. The more we are prepared
to walk the path with Mary, the path She
walked Herself, with inner devotion, with
merciless self-control, in renunciation of
all superficial pleasures; the more we work
apostolically in Her spirit; the more we
imitate what is contained in the mysteries
of the Holy Rosary and mentioned in the
Church's prayer for the Feast of the Holy
Rosary, the more we shall then "Receive
what they promise". This then is our
request, our
prayer:
O God, whose only begotten Son has
prepared for us the treasures of eternal
salvation through His Life, His Death and
Resurrection, grant we beseech You that
when we meditate on the mysteries of the
Holy Rosary of the Most Blessed Virgin
Mary and imitate what they contain, we
shall receive what they promise through
Christ, Our Lord. Amen.
3 Hail Mary...
Ninth Day
Consider: The special intention of the
Mother of God: vocations to priesthood
and religious life.
Even if every christian is called to holiness
and mysticism, it is of even greater
meaning and importance for the priests
and religious. They should venerate and
imitate their ideal, Mary, the Rosa
Mystica, in a special way; and this is
something that is missing quite often, most
of all in our seminaries, monasteries and
convents. It ought, therefore, to be a
special apostolate to spread the purpose
and meaning of this devotion in those
houses, for nowhere more saints and
mystics are needed than there. The task of
the laity will be to replace what is missing,
through their own apostolate and a more
zealous imitation of the Rosa Mystica!
3 Our Father...
3 Hail Mary...
3 Glory be...
for the sanctification of priests, bishops,
and religious; for special guidance and
strength for the Holy Father.
Final Prayer
Lord Jesus Christ, you have sent us Your
Mother as a wonderful example of
holiness and mysticism and especially as
an ideal and patroness for the priests and
religious. We ask you, grant us Your help
to imitate Your Most Holy Mother more
and more, to become souls of expiation
and victim souls for those priests and
religious, who fail you: You who lives
and reigns for ever and ever. Amen.
Litany of Maria Rosa Mystica

Lord, have mercy on us,
Christ, have mercy on us.
Lord, have mercy on us, Christ, hear us,
Christ, graciously hear us.
God the Father in Heaven,
Have mercy on us.
God the Holy Ghost,
Have mercy on us.
Holy Trinity, One God,
Have mercy on us.
Holy Mary, pray for us
Mystical Rose
Virgin Mother of Christ
Spouse of the Holy Spirit
Mother of Divine Grace
Mother of Precious Life
Mother of Lost Children
Mother of Exiles
Mother of Sweet Mercy
Mother of Sorrow
Mother of our Soul and Mind
Mother of the Aging
Mother of the Dying
Virgin most chaste
Virgin most humble
Virgin most persevering
Rose of the Heavenly Garden
Fragrance of the Morning Sun
Altar of Peace Offerings
Crystal of Light
Pearl of the Sea
Shield of Courage
Gate of the Enclosed Yard
Glass of Time
Flame of Clinging Love
Wind of Gentleness
Fountain of Divine Grace,
Blessed Vessel of Love,
Blessed Mother of Christ.
Lake of Inner Joy
Mountain of Steadfastness
Thunder of Resolution
Depth of Commitment
Guidepost of Eternity
Queen of Angels
Queen of Flowers
Queen of Arts
Queen of the Holy Church
Queen of the Holy Eucharist
Queen of the Immaculate Heart
Queen of the Word
Heart of Mary, Rosa Mystica, Immaculate
from Thy creation, pierced with pain,
kindled with love, pray for our clergy and
all the religious, Save them.
Immaculate Heart of Mary, Rosa Mystica,
pray for all those priests and religious who
are walking on the wrong path, Save
them.
Immaculate Heart of Mary, Rosa Mystica,
pray for all those priests and religious who
do not show any more the necessary
respect that is due to God, Save them.
Immaculate Heart of Mary, Rosa Mystica,
pray for all those priests and religious who
do not possess any more the courage to
profess their faith, Save them.
Immaculate Heart of Mary, Rosa Mystica,
pray for all those priests and religious who
show no respect for the Most Holy
Eucharist, Save them,
Immaculate Heart of Mary, Rosa Mystica,
pray for all those priests and religious who
have succumbed to the allurements of a
deceitful world, and do not seek God any
more, Save them,
Immaculate Heart of Mary, Rosa Mystica,
pierced with pain, kindled with love, pray
for all those priests and religious who have
given up the Holy Sacrament of
Confession, and tolerate sinful
deeds, Save them,
Immaculate Heart of Mary, Rosa Mystica,
pray for all those priests and religious who
have no more love for you and thus have
become cold in heart so
quickly, Save them,
Immaculate Heart of Mary, Rosa Mystica,
pray for all those priests and religious who
do not obey the Holy Father any
longer, Save them,
Immaculate Heart of Mary, Rosa Mystica,
pray for all those priests and religious who
are walking on wrong paths and corrupt
the mind of the people, Save them,
Immaculate Heart of Mary, Rosa Mystica,
pray for all those priests and religious who
have left the church, Save them,
Immaculate Heart of Mary, Rosa Mystica,
pray for all those priests and religious for
the sake of your Immaculate
Heart, Save them,
Immaculate Heart of Mary, Rosa Mystica,
pray for all those priests and religious for
the sake of your tears, Save them,
Immaculate Heart of Mary, Rosa Mystica,
pray for all those priests and religious for
the sake of your Son who, on the Cross,
gave you His priests as your sons, Save
them,
Immaculate Heart of Mary, Rosa Mystica,
pray for all those priests and religious for
the sake of your motherhood, which
embraces all the people on earth, Save
them,
Immaculate Heart of Mary, Rosa Mystica,
pray for all those priests and religious for
the sake of your humility as a handmaid of
God by which you shine as an example to
all the servants of Jesus Christ, Save
them,
Immaculate Heart of Mary, Rosa Mystica,
Pray for all those priests and religious for
the sake of the swords in your heart, which
is also pierced by the sword of sorrow
which you are suffering for priests and
religious, Save them,
Immaculate Heart of Mary, Rosa Mystica,
pray for all those priests and religious for
the sake of your loneliness and desolation,
which you bore in total obedience, Save
them,
Immaculate Heart of Mary, Rosa Mystica,
pray for all those priests and religious for
the sake of your invincible power of
intercession for us, Save them,
Immaculate Heart of Mary, Rosa Mystica,
pray for all those priests and religious for
the sake of you being the all powerful
Mediatrix of all graces, Save them,
Immaculate Heart of Mary, Rosa Mystica,
pray for all those priests and religious for
the sake of your sorrows and your tears of
blood, Save them,
Let us pray
O Almighty and merciful God, Who for
the triumph of Thy mercy and the
salvation of souls hast granted to the
Immaculate Virgin Mary boundless
powers over the Heart of Jesus, grant, we
beseech Thee that by Her prayers and
intercession we may avoid the contagion
of sin and serve Thee with a pure heart,
and that we may live and die in Thy holy
love.
O Lord Jesus Christ, our Mediator with the
Father, Who hast deigned to appoint the
Blessed Virgin Mary, the Mystical Rose,
Thy Mother and the Mother of Thy
Church, to be our Mother also and our
Mediatrix with Thee, graciously grant that
whosoever goes to Thee in quest of
blessings may be gladdened by obtaining
them all through the Immaculate Heart of
Mary. Thou Who livest and reignest with
the Father and the Holy Ghost, ever one
God, world without end. Amen.
O Mother, you are leading the way for us
in your love for your Son, Jesus
Christ. Together with you, let us help the
afflicted religious but especially our
priests. They have the most sacred power
and authority to transform wine and bread
into the Body of Your Son; they are the
intermediaries between God and us; they
bear the great responsibility for our
souls. But we are also responsible for the
Holy Church to produce holy priests. Help
us through Your Immaculate Heart, o
sorrowful Mother, who is burning with
love for us. Amen.
Maria, Rosa Mystica, our soul becomes
joyful as we behold this flower; these
green leaves are a sign of our eternal
youth;
Maria, Rosa Mystica, Mother of the Infant
Christ, Our Lord, and all the souls
entrusted to Your maternal care; pierce our
flesh in sorrow by Your thorns. On this
wood repair us and the world for scores of
dubious wrongs. Amen.