Day Nine (October 15): Becoming Great Saints through Her
The Novena starts on October 7, the feast of Our Lady of the Rosary, also known as Our Lady of Victory,
and ends on October 15.
For each day of the Novena, there is a quote from The Writings of St. Maximilian Maria Kolbe and a short
prayer.
On October 16, the anniversary of the founding of the MI, MI members are encouraged to renew their
consecration to the Immaculata, using the prayer composed by St. Maximilian.
A Reading from the Writings of St. Maximilian Kolbe
KW 556
Neither theoretically, nor much less practically do I know how we should serve the Immaculata, be an instrument to her, a servant, child, slave, possession and property, and… herself. She alone must instruct each of us at every moment, must lead us, transform us into herself, so that it is no longer we who live, but she in us, just as Jesus lives in her and the Father in the Son. Let us allow her to operate in us and through us whatever she wishes. She will definitely work miracles of grace, and we ourselves shall become holy saints, great saints, for, as we become even like her, she will conquer, through us, the whole world and each individual soul. Let us hasten that time by deepening our consecration to her.
Prayer
Holy Spirit of Truth and Love, I thank You for having inspired St. Maximilian Kolbe to start the Militia of the Immaculata movement in our time to be an instrument of Our Lady’s maternal presence for the transformation of the world according to the Gospel. Lead me and all MI members to be firmly rooted in the Lord through prayer and the sacraments, to be totally consecrated to the Immaculata and to persevere in striving for holiness following her invitation, “Do whatever He tells you.”
With Your grace and her guidance, make us willing to witness to the Truth and sacrificial love, with the humble boldness of St. Maximilian. Give us courage to speak up for the sacredness of the life of every human being, for the family according to God’s plan, for religious freedom, and for all that can lead each person to eternal life in Heaven. Inspire us to make Our Lady known and loved that she may win each soul for her Son, Our Lord Jesus Christ who, with You and the Heavenly Father, is God for ever and ever. Amen.