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

Amen.

Heavenly Father, I acknowledge the stage of denial that often accompanies grief and bereavement. In these moments when I can’t believe it, when reality feels distant, I turn to You for comfort. Help me confront my emotions with courage, as I lean on Your love to guide me through this initial stage of sorrow and denial. Lord, I humbly ask You to hear me and my intentions.

(Mention your intentions here.)

Please be my refuge in confusion, my solace in uncertainty, and my strength as I begin to understand the painful absence of my loved ones. Amen.

Hail, Holy Queen, Mother of Mercy, our life, our sweetness and our hope.

To thee do we cry, poor banished children of Eve.

To thee do we send up our sighs, mourning and weeping in this valley of tears.

Turn then, most gracious advocate, thine eyes of mercy towards us, and after this our exile show unto us the blessed fruit of thy womb, Jesus.

O clement, O loving, O sweet Virgin Mary. Amen.

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

Amen.

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

Amen.

Dear Lord, in the midst of the storm of anger that often arises in the experience of bereavement and grief, I humbly ask for Your grace to find peace in my heart, in my mind, and in my body. As I grapple with the intense emotions that arise from the sense of injustice and loss that I feel, help me channel my anger constructively. Lord, I humbly ask You to hear me and my intentions.

(Mention your intentions here.)

May my frustrations be transformed into a search for understanding and acceptance. Please fill my heart with the peace that only Your presence can provide. I struggle with the longing in my heart to be reunited with my loved one again. Guide me to find peace amidst the turbulence of my anger and my emotions. Amen.

Hail, Holy Queen, Mother of Mercy, our life, our sweetness and our hope.

To thee do we cry, poor banished children of Eve.

To thee do we send up our sighs, mourning and weeping in this valley of tears.

Turn then, most gracious advocate, thine eyes of mercy towards us, and after this our exile show unto us the blessed fruit of thy womb, Jesus.

O clement, O loving, O sweet Virgin Mary. Amen.

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

Amen.

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

Amen.

Loving God, during the stage of bargaining, when I find myself searching for a way to undo the irreversible, please hug me! Draw me into Your healing embrace! Lord, I humbly ask You to hear me and my intentions.

(Mention your intentions here.)

I bring my thoughts of what could have been and what I wish I could change or could have done differently before You, O Lord. Please lift the weight of guilt and the ache of “if only.” Please teach me to surrender my desires for alternate outcomes and to embrace the beauty of the lives that were lived no matter how long or short they may have been. Assure me that my loved ones’ souls are now in Your caring hands. Amen.

Hail, Holy Queen, Mother of Mercy, our life, our sweetness and our hope.

To thee do we cry, poor banished children of Eve.

To thee do we send up our sighs, mourning and weeping in this valley of tears.

Turn then, most gracious advocate, thine eyes of mercy towards us, and after this our exile show unto us the blessed fruit of thy womb, Jesus.

O clement, O loving, O sweet Virgin Mary. Amen.

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

Amen.

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

Amen.

Lord of Hope, as I traverse the depths of depression that often accompany grief, I ask You to fill me with hope that transcends and overpowers despair. When the weight of sadness feels overwhelming, when I feel that I cannot breathe or stand or even to speak, lift me from the abyss of sorrow and tears and guide me toward the light of Your promise. Lord, I humbly ask You to hear me and my intentions.

(Mention your intentions here.)

May I find solace and hope in knowing that You collect every one of my tears and that there is a dawn of joy beyond the nights of weeping. Let my heart be renewed with the anticipation of the future where pain will be no more and life will be filled with hope. Amen. 

Hail, Holy Queen, Mother of Mercy, our life, our sweetness and our hope.

To thee do we cry, poor banished children of Eve.

To thee do we send up our sighs, mourning and weeping in this valley of tears.

Turn then, most gracious advocate, thine eyes of mercy towards us, and after this our exile show unto us the blessed fruit of thy womb, Jesus.

O clement, O loving, O sweet Virgin Mary. Amen.

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

Amen.

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

Amen.

Heavenly Father, as the stage of acceptance gradually dawns in my heart, I seek Your guidance in embracing the memories and experiences that define my loved ones’ lives. Please give me the grace to be grateful for the time we shared, no matter how long or short, and the love we experienced. Lord, I humbly ask You to hear me and my intentions.

(Mention your intentions here.)

In this stage of bereavement and grief, help me to find peace in the acceptance of their physical absence. Please help me to cherish their presence in my heart forever. Teach me that acceptance is not forgetting them but a step toward healing from the pain of their loss. Amen.

Hail, Holy Queen, Mother of Mercy, our life, our sweetness and our hope.

To thee do we cry, poor banished children of Eve.

To thee do we send up our sighs, mourning and weeping in this valley of tears.

Turn then, most gracious advocate, thine eyes of mercy towards us, and after this our exile show unto us the blessed fruit of thy womb, Jesus.

O clement, O loving, O sweet Virgin Mary. Amen.

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

Amen.

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

Amen.

Dear Lord, as I navigate the stage of finding meaning in my grief, help me uncover the lessons and purpose hidden within my pain. Lord, I humbly ask You to hear me and my intentions.

(Mention your intentions here.)

In the middle of suffering, please transform my sorrow into a catalyst, or launch pad, for personal growth – growth in faith, growth in empathy, and growth in compassion toward others. May my journey through grief, that hurts so much, not be in vain but a path of transformation, turning my pain into a force for positive change in my life and a deeper faith and reliance on You, O Lord, as You have sustained me in this painful experience of bereavement. Amen.

Hail, Holy Queen, Mother of Mercy, our life, our sweetness and our hope.

To thee do we cry, poor banished children of Eve.

To thee do we send up our sighs, mourning and weeping in this valley of tears.

Turn then, most gracious advocate, thine eyes of mercy towards us, and after this our exile show unto us the blessed fruit of thy womb, Jesus.

O clement, O loving, O sweet Virgin Mary. Amen.

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

Amen.

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

Amen.

Loving God, in the stage of grief of reaching out to others who share my sorrow, give me the strength to reach out even if I feel like I am not strong enough. Please provide me with the ability to be a genuine source of comfort and support. Lord, I humbly ask You to hear me and my intentions.

(Mention your intentions here.)

Please use my experiences of grief to deepen my empathy. Make me an instrument of Your healing compassion so others might see Your healing face. As I extend my hand to those in need, may my journey become a source of hope, reminding others that they are not alone in their pain. Amen.

Hail, Holy Queen, Mother of Mercy, our life, our sweetness and our hope.

To thee do we cry, poor banished children of Eve.

To thee do we send up our sighs, mourning and weeping in this valley of tears.

Turn then, most gracious advocate, thine eyes of mercy towards us, and after this our exile show unto us the blessed fruit of thy womb, Jesus.

O clement, O loving, O sweet Virgin Mary. Amen.

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

Amen.

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

Amen.

Lord of All Time, during the stage of surrendering, help me relinquish or let go of my need for control so I can find solace in trusting in Your timing. Lord, I humbly ask You to hear me and my intentions.

(Mention your intentions here.)

Please strengthen my faith as I place my grief, sorrow, questions, and doubts in Your hands. Teach me that surrendering to Your holy will is not a sign of weakness but an act of humility. Help me to know that Your ways are beyond my understanding. As I surrender, may I experience the peace that comes from trusting You completely. Amen.

Hail, Holy Queen, Mother of Mercy, our life, our sweetness and our hope.

To thee do we cry, poor banished children of Eve.

To thee do we send up our sighs, mourning and weeping in this valley of tears.

Turn then, most gracious advocate, thine eyes of mercy towards us, and after this our exile show unto us the blessed fruit of thy womb, Jesus.

O clement, O loving, O sweet Virgin Mary. Amen.

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

Amen.

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

Amen.

Heavenly Father, as I conclude this novena for bereavement, I seek renewal in You and in my faith in Your eternal hope. May the stages of grief become stepping stones toward healing and growth. Lord, I humbly ask You to hear me and my intentions.

(Mention your intentions here.)

As I honor my dearly departed loved ones, please guide me toward a future enriched by their memory and sustained by Your grace. Transform my grief and hurt into a testament of enduring love for them. In the midst of loss, may Your love remain my constant anchor keeping rooted in my faith in You, O Lord. Amen.

Hail, Holy Queen, Mother of Mercy, our life, our sweetness and our hope.

To thee do we cry, poor banished children of Eve.

To thee do we send up our sighs, mourning and weeping in this valley of tears.

Turn then, most gracious advocate, thine eyes of mercy towards us, and after this our exile show unto us the blessed fruit of thy womb, Jesus.

O clement, O loving, O sweet Virgin Mary. Amen.

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

Amen.