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Novena in Honor of the Immaculate Conception
of the Blessed Virgin Mary
INDULGENCES
To all the faithful who by themselves or with others, in church or at home, with at least contrite heart and devotion, shall make this novena: (i) 300 days indulgence for each of the nine days; (2) a plenary indulgence on one day of the novena or of the eight days following it (Pius IX, January 5, 1849.) Conditions: Confession, communion, and prayer, according to the intentions of the Holy Father.
Remark. — Whenever, in the following pages, an indulgence is said to be granted "under the usual conditions," these conditions are the same as above.
Note. — The above indulgences may also be gained for making the novena at any other time of the year, and are not attached to any prescribed formula of prayer. The same applies to all other novenas in honor of the Blessed Virgin.
FIRST DAY
The Predestination of the Blessed Virgin Mary
PREPARATORY PRAYER
In thy conception, O Virgin Mary, thou wast immaculate; pray for us to the Father, whose Son Jesus, conceived in thy womb by the Holy Ghost, thou didst bring forth.
Indulgence. 200 days, every time. (Pius VI, November 21, 1793)
