Catholics around the world pray countless novenas each year, seeking healing and divine assistance. While most novenas last just nine days, the 54-Day Rosary Novena stands out as a deeply powerful prayer tradition. It combines the manifold graces attached to the Rosary with the intercession of Our Lady, forming a habit of prayer that pleases both God and Mary.
In praying this novena, we ask the Blessed Mother for specific graces, while also drawing closer to the mysteries of the Rosary. Through her apparitions at Fatima, Akita, and Lourdes, Our Lady emphasized the power of the Rosary, and she even prayed parts of it with St. Bernadette.
Additionally, she has attached 15 promises to those who pray the Rosary. Why not take advantage of these graces while developing a habit of deep, meditative prayer?
What is the 54-Day Rosary Novena?
Novenas are a long-standing Catholic tradition, typically lasting for 9 days of prayer to a particular saint or devotion. Examples of this include the Novena to St. Jude, the Novena to St. Therese, and the Surrender Novena.
While most novenas focus on specific intentions, some can extend for months, and the 54 Day Rosary Novena is one such example.
This novena is unique because it combines six novenas into one. The first 27 days focus on petition, where you ask for specific graces or miracles. The remaining 27 days are dedicated to thanksgiving, regardless of whether the request has been granted.
Origins of the 54-Day Rosary Novena
In 19th century Italy, a girl named Fortuna Agrelli was suffering from a painful and incurable illness.
After 13 months of unsuccessful medical treatments, Fortuna and her family began praying the Rosary on February 16, 1884. On March 3, Mary appeared to Fortuna as Our Lady of Pompeii, seated with the Child Jesus and surrounded by Sts. Dominic and Catherine of Siena.
Our Lady told Fortuna: “Since thou hast called me by the title ‘Queen of the Holy Rosary,’ I can no longer refuse your petition. Make three novenas, and thou shalt obtain all.”
Later, Mary appeared again, saying: “Whoever desires to obtain favors from me should pray three novenas of the prayers of the Rosary and three in thanksgiving.”
Fortuna followed Our Lady’s instructions, praying three novenas in petition and three in thanksgiving. Miraculously, she was healed.
How to Pray the 54 Day Rosary Novena
The 54 Day Rosary Novena is divided into two parts, each lasting 27 days.
First 27 Days – Petition:
For the first 27 days, you will focus on petition, asking Our Lady for a specific grace or miracle. During this time, you will pray three novenas—each one lasting 9 days.
Second 27 Days – Thanksgiving:
The second half of the novena (also 27 days) is dedicated to thanksgiving, regardless of whether your request has been granted. Like the first half, this section also consists of three novenas.
Praying the Mysteries
Each day, you will pray one set of the Rosary mysteries—Joyful, Sorrowful, and Glorious—in a specific order:
Day 1: Joyful Mysteries
Day 2: Sorrowful Mysteries
Day 3: Glorious Mysteries
This pattern repeats throughout the entire novena.
The novena was established before the Luminous Mysteries were added to the Rosary, so they are not traditionally included in the 54 Day Rosary Novena. However, you may choose to add the Luminous Mysteries if you prefer.
Daily Prayers
For each set of mysteries, there are opening and closing prayers that change depending on whether you are in the petition or thanksgiving phase of the novena. Additionally, a unique prayer is said after each decade.
At the end of the Rosary each day, you will also pray a Spiritual Communion, inviting God into your daily life and practicing His presence.
Meditation on the Mysteries
If you find it challenging to meditate on the mysteries, you can focus on the specific virtue associated with each mystery, which is prayed at the end of each decade. A short description of each mystery will also guide your meditation.
The full text of each day’s prayers can be found at the end of this article.
The Role of the Rosary
Our Lady gave the Rosary to St. Dominic in the 13th century. After that, she has restated in several apparitions how she wishes us to pray the Rosary daily as a means of repentance, as a force against evil, and as a means of growing deeper in relationship with God and strengthening our prayer lives.
Our Lady’s 15 promises to those who pray the Rosary attest to her favor of the prayer and its power.
Pope after Pope has reiterated the importance of the Rosary, and countless saints have been devoted to it and attested to its power.
St. Lucia, one of the children who saw Our Lady at Fatima, said, “There is no problem, no matter how difficult it is, whether temporal or above all spiritual, in the personal life of each one of us, of our families…that cannot be solved by the Rosary.”
As the National Catholic Register explains, the Rosary is powerful because it is so accessible. It engages the will and imagination, and it is physical and makes use of language, thus occupying the human spirit and body. It opens us up to the healing touch of God and Mary. The mysteries we contemplate help us gain wisdom and prudence we can apply to our lives.
Whether you are praying the Rosary for the novena or as part of your prayer habits, you can be certain of its powers and the great good that God and Mary can work through it.
The Power of the 54 Day Rosary Novena
Spiritual Significance: Mercy and Divine Grace
St. Paul exhorts us to “pray unceasingly” and “in all things give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you all” (1 Thess. 5:17-18). Is that not what this novena is all about?
For 54 days, you commit yourself to pray meditatively, using one of the most powerful prayers of the Church (the Rosary), and inviting God through a Spiritual Communion, practicing the presence of God every day.
And no matter whether our requests are granted through this novena, we give thanks to God for all things.
Real Stories of How the 54 Day Rosary Novena Changes Lives
The 54 Day Rosary Novena has been regarded as miraculous since the healing of Fortuna Agrelli, but her story is far from unique. Many others have experienced profound graces through this novena, even if their requests were not answered exactly as expected.
For Laurie, the novena brought not only a significant financial breakthrough but also the hope for her daughter’s return to the sacraments. Others, like Claire, found that praying together as a couple through the novena deepened their love and joy, while Jackie’s unexpected breakup ultimately led her to meet the person God intended for her
Financial Blessing and New Beginnings
Almost to the end of the first 54 Day Novena, my daughter received a great job offer with a huge raise in pay. God will not be outdone in generosity! Then I started again and almost on the last day she received financing for her home and can begin building. Now I must be patient for the final request…that she returns to the sacraments. –Laurie
Finding Clarity and Peace
Over the years, I have had some truly miraculous answers to my Rosary novena prayers. Decisions that seem unmakeable became clear. Crises have been resolved.
There have also been times when answers have seemed elusive. Even in those cases, praying the novena has given me a sense of peace. I can trust that things will work out the way that they are supposed to in God’s time, even if I don’t see a way forward. —Patrice Fagnat-McArthur
Marriage Transformation
The biggest gift from this novena was the strengthening of our marriage. Being faithful to praying this novena meant that we spent a solid thirty minutes in prayer together each evening. It quickly became my favorite part of the day. I saw our love and joy deepen. At the end of the 54 Days, instead of turning on a show, we missed praying the Rosary and decided to start another novena! –Claire Couche
Finding Love in God’s Time
I was praying for our humility thinking that this boyfriend would become so humble and on the 27th day he would propose. The 27th day came, and he broke up with me! I was so mad. And for the next 27 days I had to be thankful that he broke up with me!…
A few years later…I started this 54 day novena for my future spouse having no clue who he was and I met Bobby on the next day. 54 days later, unbeknownst to me, Bobby bought the engagement ring. And three months later he proposed. –Jackie Angel
How to Get the Most Out of the 54-Day Rosary Novena
Start with the Right Mindset
It is important to remember that novenas are not magical and should never be prayed superstitiously. While we may not always understand how God’s plan unfolds, He grants us the graces we need to grow into saints, provided we cooperate with His will. The way He answers our prayers may not always match our expectations.
Even when our specific requests are not granted, God continues to shower us with blessings. Mary and Jesus are always with us and those we pray for, guiding us, even when we cannot see the full picture.
Continue trusting in God’s timing, and know that He will reward your faith and sacrifices in ways that are beyond our understanding.
Spiritual Preparation
To prepare for the 54 Day Rosary Novena, we should ask God for the grace of fortitude and for strength to continue, even when it is difficult or we feel defeated.
Going to confession beforehand will ensure we start with a clean soul and a right intention.
Receiving Jesus in the Eucharist will start us out with manifold graces and strength and is a wonderful way to invite Him into our efforts to grow closer to Him.
What Happens if You Miss a Day?
One common question about novenas is what to do if we miss a day. We should always strive to pray our novena prayers each day, but sometimes we might miss a day here and there. In these cases, it is generally recommended to continue the novena where you left off the next day.
If many days in a row are missed, it may be best to restart the novena. In this case, do not be discouraged or abandon the novena altogether. The devil will always try to convince us to abandon prayer and to give up on our efforts to grow closer to God. Ask for God’s grace and strength to start again and to finish strong, and restart in hope and determination.
Tips to Encourage You on Your Prayer Journey
54 days is a long time to commit to a novena, particularly when we live already busy lives and a million other things occupy our thoughts. God always asks us to set aside time each day for prayer so that we can grow in relationship with Him and become the saints we are called to be.
Schedule a Time for Prayer
Setting aside a specific time each day for the 54 Day Rosary Novena is a wonderful way to begin this habit. Perhaps that time is in the morning, before you start your day, or maybe it’s in the evening, when the hustle and bustle has quieted down. Having a consistent time set aside helps ensure that it is prayed every day. You may also find it useful to put reminders in your phone for your specific time so that you don’t forget.
Record Your Experience
A prayer journal is also a wonderful option for some. Keeping a journal of the highs and lows of the novena can also bring to light the many blessings God is giving you, even if they aren’t the specific request you are praying for.
Connect with Others
Praying the novena with a group can also help with motivation and completion of the novena, as well as be a source of fellowship.
Track Your Progress
Having a physical calendar or tracker can also prove beneficial, showing you your progress each day and helping you keep track of where you are in the novena.
FAQs
What if I don’t see results after completing the novena?
God often works in hidden ways, and we may not see the blessings He is bestowing until much later, if ever. While our requests may not always be granted as we hope, we can trust in God’s grace and goodness. He will always reward our faithfulness in ways beyond our understanding.
Can the 54 Day Rosary Novena be done for any intention?
Yes! We can use this novena to pray for conversion, for increase in virtue, for temporal needs, for our friends and neighbors, or for anything that is difficult in our lives.
What are the specific prayers for each day?
Each day, you will pray an opening prayer, the Rosary (with meditations before each mystery and a request for a specific virtue after), a Spiritual Communion, and a closing prayer. The specific prayers will vary based on which set of mysteries you are praying and whether you are in the petition or thanksgiving phase of the novena. The full text for all 54 days can be found at the end of this article.
Why 54 days and not 9 days?
Most novenas are 9 days long. This particular novena is 54 days, Our Lady requested the girl Fortuna to pray 3 novenas in petition and 3 in thanksgiving to be healed, equaling 54 days of prayer total. Today, we pray the same set of novenas as Our Lady requested.
Who started the 54 Day Rosary Novena and why?
In the 19th century, a girl named Fortuna was ill with an unknown disease that the doctors had given up hope of curing. Our Lady appeared to her and gave her the 54-Day Rosary Novena, and after praying it, Fortuna was healed.
Printable Resources
To help you keep track of the novena, here are some resources that you can download or print. Hallow has a couple visual guides with a calendar-style layout of the novena. You can use these to mark off the days and to remind you of which prayers to say each day. You can also purchase some checklist prayer cards here, which may prove helpful if praying in a group.
Here is also a printable download with each day’s prayers and a calendar-style layout to help you keep track of where you are in the novena.
Full Text of Novena Prayers for All 54 Days
The 54 Day Rosary Novena consists of six regular nine-day novenas. The first three are made in petition, the last three in thanksgiving.
The Joyful mysteries are prayed on days 1, 4, and 7 of each nine-day novena.
The Sorrowful mysteries are prayed on days 2, 4, and 8.
The Glorious mysteries are prayed on days 3, 6, and 9.
Joyful Mysteries
Make the Sign of the Cross, say one Hail Mary, then: Hail! Queen of the Most Holy Rosary, my Mother Mary, hail! At your feet I humbly pray and offer you a crown of snow-white roses, to remind you of your joys. Each ten bound together, recalling to you a joyful mystery, with my petition for a particular grace.
Prayer Before Joyful Mysteries
First 27 Days (Petition)
Hail, Queen of the Most Holy Rosary, my Mother Mary, hail! At thy feet I humbly kneel to offer thee a Crown of Roses, snow white buds to remind thee of thy joys, each bud recalling to thee a holy mystery, each 10 bound together with my petition for a particular grace.
O Holy Queen, dispenser of God’s graces, and Mother of all who invoke thee, thou canst not look upon my gift and fail to see its binding. As thou receivest my gift, so wilt thou receive my petition; from thy bounty thou wilt give me the favor I so earnestly and trustingly seek. I despair of nothing that I ask of thee. Show thyself my Mother!
Second 27 Days (Thanksgiving)
Hail, Queen of the Most Holy Rosary, my Mother Mary, hail! At thy feet I gratefully kneel to offer thee a Crown of Roses, snow white buds to remind thee of thy joys, each bud recalling to thee a holy mystery; each ten bound together with my petition for a particular grace.
O Holy Queen, Dispenser of God’s graces. and Mother of all who invoke thee! thou canst not look upon my gift and fail to see its binding. As thou receivest my gift, so wilt thou receive my thanksgiving; from thy bounty thou hast given me the favor I so earnestly and trustingly sought. I despaired not of what I asked of thee, and thou hast truly shown thyself my Mother.
Prayers for Each Joyful Mystery
The Annunciation – Sweet Mother Mary, meditating on the Mystery of the Annunciation, when the angel Gabriel appeared to you with the news that you were to become the Mother of God. He greeted you with that sublime salutation, “Hail, full of grace! The Lord is with thee!” and you did humbly submit yourself to the will of the Father, responding: “Behold the handmaid of the Lord. Be it done unto me according to thy word”, I humbly pray…
Our Father, 10 Hail Marys, Glory Be
I bind these snow-white buds with a petition for the virtue of humility and humbly lay this bouquet at thy feet.
The Visitation – Sweet Mother Mary, meditating on the Mystery of the Visitation, when, upon your visit to your holy cousin, Elizabeth, she greeted you with the prophetic utterance, “Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb!” and you answered with that canticle of canticles, the Magnificat, I humbly pray…
Our Father, 10 Hail Marys, Glory Be
I bind these snow-white buds with a petition for the virtue of charity and humbly lay this bouquet at thy feet.
The Nativity – Sweet Mother Mary, meditating on the Mystery of the Nativity of Our Lord, when, your time being completed, you brought forth, O holy Virgin, the redeemer of the world in a stable at Bethlehem; whereupon choirs of angels filled the Heavens with their exultant song of praise – “Glory to God in the highest, and on Earth peace to men of goodwill”, I humbly pray…
Our Father, 10 Hail Marys, Glory Be
I bind these snow-white buds with a petition for the virtue of detachment from the world and humbly lay this bouquet at thy feet.
The Presentation – Sweet Mother Mary, meditating on the Mystery of the Presentation, when, in obedience to the Law of Moses, you presented the Child in the temple, where the holy prophet Simeon, taking the Child in his arms, offered thanks to God for allowing him to look upon his Saviour, I humbly pray…
Our Father, 10 Hail Marys, Glory Be
I bind these snow-white buds with a petition for the virtue of purity and humbly lay this bouquet at thy feet.
The Finding of the Child Jesus in the Temple – Sweet Mother Mary, meditating on the Mystery of the Finding of the Child Jesus in the Temple, when, having sought Him for three days, distressed and anxious at His absence, your heart was gladdened when you found Him in the temple speaking to the doctors; and upon your request, He obediently returned home, I humbly pray…
Our Father, 10 Hail Marys, Glory Be
I bind these snow-white buds with a petition for the virtue of obedience to the will of God and humbly lay this bouquet at thy feet.
Prayer After Joyful Mysteries
First 27 Days (Petition)
Sweet Mother Mary, I offer thee this Spiritual Communion to bind my bouquets in a wreath to place upon thy brow. O my Mother! Look with favor upon my gift, and in thy love obtain for me my request.
Second 27 Days (Thanksgiving)
Sweet Mother Mary, I offer thee this Spiritual Communion to bind my bouquets in a wreath to place upon thy brow in thanksgiving for my request which thou in thy love hast obtained for me.
Sorrowful Mysteries
Make the Sign of the Cross, say one Hail Mary, then: Hail! Queen of the Most Holy Rosary, my Mother Mary, hail! At your feet I humbly pray and offer you a crown of blood-red roses, in remembrance of the passion of your divine Son. Each ten bound together, recalling to you a sorrowful mystery, with my petition for a particular grace.
Prayer Before Sorrowful Mysteries
First 27 Days (Petition)
Hail, Queen of the Most Holy Rosary, my Mother Mary, hail! At thy feet I humbly kneel to offer thee a Crown of Roses, blood red roses to remind thee of the passion of thy divine Son, with Whom thou didst so fully partake of its bitterness, each rose recalling to thee a holy mystery, each 10 bound together with my petition for a particular grace.
O Holy Queen, dispenser of God’s graces, and Mother of all who invoke thee! Thou canst not look upon my gift and fail to see its binding. As thou receivest my gift, so wilt thou receive my petition; from thy bounty thou wilt give me the favor I so earnestly and trustingly seek. I despair of nothing that I ask of thee. Show thyself my Mother!
Second 27 Days (Thanksgiving)
Hail, Queen of the Most Holy Rosary, my Mother Mary, hail! At thy feet I gratefully kneel to offer thee a Crown of Roses blood red roses to remind thee of the passion of thy divine Son, with Whom thou didst so fully partake of its bitterness each rose recalling to thee a holy mystery; each ten bound together with my petition for a particular grace.
O Holy Queen, dispenser of God’s graces, and Mother of all who invoke thee! Thou canst not look upon my gift and fail to see its binding. As thou receivest my gift, so wilt thou receive my thanksgiving; from thy bounty thou hast given me the favor I so earnestly and trustingly sought. I despaired not of what I asked of thee, and thou hast truly shown thyself my Mother.
Prayers for Each Sorrowful Mystery
The Agony in the Garden – Sorrowful Mother Mary, meditating on the Mystery of the Agony of Our Lord in the Garden, when, in the grotto of the Garden of Olives, Jesus saw the sins of the world unfolded before Him by Satan, who sought to dissuade Him from the sacrifice He was about to make; when, His soul shrinking from the sight, and His precious blood flowing from every pore at the vision of the torture and death He was to undergo, your own sufferings, dear Mother, the future sufferings of His Church, and His own sufferings in the Blessed Sacrament, He cried in anguish,
“Abba! Father! If it be possible, let this chalice pass from Me!”; but, immediately resigning Himself to His Father’s will, He prayed, “Not as I will, but as Thou wilt!”, I humbly pray…
Our Father, 10 Hail Marys, Glory Be
I bind these blood red roses with a petition for the virtue of resignation to the will of God and humbly lay this bouquet at thy feet.
The Scourging at the Pillar – Sorrowful Mother Mary, meditating on the Mystery of the Scourging of Our Lord when, at Pilate’s command, your divine Son, stripped and bound to a pillar, was lacerated from head to foot with cruel scourges and His flesh torn away until His mortified body could bear no more, I humbly pray…
Our Father, 10 Hail Marys, Glory Be
I bind these blood red roses with a petition for the virtue of mortification and humbly lay this bouquet at thy feet.
The Crowning with Thorns – Sorrowful Mother Mary, meditating on the Mystery of the Crowning of Our Lord with thorns, when, the soldiers, binding about His head a crown of sharp thorns, showered blows upon it, driving the thorns deeply into His head; then, in mock adoration, knelt before Him, crying, “Hail, King of the Jews!”, I humbly pray…
Our Father, 10 Hail Marys, Glory Be
I bind these blood red roses with a petition for the virtue of humility and humbly lay this bouquet at thy feet.
The Carrying of the Cross – Sorrowful Mother Mary, meditating on the Mystery of the Carrying of the Cross, when, with the heavy wood of the Cross upon His shoulders, your divine Son was dragged, weak and suffering, yet patient, through the streets, amidst the revilements of the people, to Calvary; falling often, but urged along by the cruel blows of His executioners, I humbly pray…
Our Father, 10 Hail Marys, Glory Be
I bind these blood red roses with a petition for the virtue of patience in adversity and humbly lay this bouquet at thy feet.
The Crucifixion – Sorrowful Mother Mary, meditating on the Mystery of the Crucifixion, when, your divine Son was nailed to the cross, upon which He died after three hours of indescribable agony, during which time He begged His Father forgiveness of His enemies, I humbly pray…
Our Father, 10 Hail Marys, Glory Be
I bind these blood red roses with a petition for the virtue of love of our enemies and humbly lay this bouquet at thy feet.
Prayer After Sorrowful Mysteries
First 27 Days (Petition)
Sweet Mother Mary, I offer thee this Spiritual Communion to bind my bouquets in a wreath to place upon thy brow. O my Mother! Look with favor upon my gift, and in thy love obtain for me (specify request).
Second 27 Days (Thanksgiving)
Sweet Mother Mary, I offer thee this Spiritual Communion to bind my bouquets in a wreath to place upon thy brow in thanksgiving for (specify request) which thou in thy love hast obtained for me.
Glorious Mysteries
Make the Sign of the Cross, say one Hail Mary, then: Hail! Queen of the Most Holy Rosary, my Mother Mary, hail! At your feet I humbly pray and offer you a crown of royal-purple roses, to remind you of your glories. Each ten bound together, recalling to you a glorious mystery, with my petition for a particular grace.
Prayer Before Glorious Mysteries
First 27 Days (Petition)
Hail, Queen of the Most Holy Rosary, my Mother Mary, hail! At thy feet I humbly kneel to offer thee a Crown of Roses, full-blown white roses, tinged with the red of the passion, to remind thee of thy glories, fruits of the sufferings of thy Son and thee, each rose recalling to thee a holy mystery, each 10 bound together with my petition for a particular grace.
O Holy Queen, dispenser of God’s graces, and Mother of all who invoke thee! Thou canst not look upon my gift and fail to see its binding. As thou receivest my gift, so wilt thou receive my petition; from thy bounty thou wilt give me the favor I so earnestly and trustingly seek. I despair of nothing that I ask of thee. Show thyself my Mother!
Second 27 Days (Thanksgiving)
Hail, Queen of the Most Holy Rosary, my Mother Mary, hail! At thy feet I gratefully kneel to offer thee a Crown of Roses full blown white roses, tinged with the red of the passion, to remind thee of thy glories, fruits of the sufferings of thy Son and thee each rose recalling to thee a holy mystery; each ten bound together with my petition for a particular grace.
O Holy Queen, dispenser of God s graces, and Mother of all who invoke thee! thou canst not look upon my gift and fail to see its binding. As thou receivest my gift, so wilt thou receive my thanksgiving; from thy bounty thou hast given me the favor I so earnestly and trustingly sought. I despaired not of what I asked of thee, and thou hast truly shown thyself my Mother.
Prayers for Each Glorious Mystery
The Resurrection – Glorious Mother Mary, meditating on the Mystery of the Resurrection of Our Lord from the Dead, when, on the morning of the third day after His death and burial, He arose from the dead and appeared to you, dear Mother, and filled your heart with unspeakable joy; then appeared to the holy women and to His disciples, who adored Him as their risen God, I humbly pray…
Our Father, 10 Hail Marys, Glory Be
I bind these full-blown roses with a petition for the virtue of faith and humbly lay this bouquet at thy feet.
The Ascension– Glorious Mother Mary, meditating on the Mystery of the Ascension, when your divine Son, after forty days on Earth, went to Mount Olivet accompanied by His disciples, where they adored Him for the last time, after which He promised to remain with them until the end of the world; then, extending His pierced hands over them in a last blessing, He ascended into heaven, I humbly pray…
Our Father, 10 Hail Marys, Glory Be
I bind these full-blown roses with a petition for the virtue of hope and humbly lay this bouquet at thy feet.
The Descent of the Holy Spirit – Glorious Mother Mary, meditating on the Mystery of the Descent of the Holy Spirit, when, the Apostles being assembled in a house in Jerusalem, the Holy Spirit descended upon them in the form of fiery tongues, inflaming the hearts of the Apostles with the fire of divine love, teaching them all truths and giving to them the gift of tongues, I humbly pray…
Our Father, 10 Hail Marys, Glory Be
I bind these full-blown roses with a petition for the virtue of charity and humbly lay this bouquet at thy feet.
The Assumption of Mary – Glorious Mother Mary, meditating on the Mystery of your Assumption into Heaven, when, consumed with the desire to be united with your divine Son, your soul departed from your body and united itself to Him, Who, out of the excessive love He bore for you, His Mother, whose virginal body was His first tabernacle, took that body into Heaven and there, amidst the acclaims of the angels and saints, fused into it your soul, I humbly pray…
Our Father, 10 Hail Marys, Glory Be
I bind these full-blown roses with a petition for the virtue of union with Christ and humbly lay this bouquet at thy feet.
The Coronation of the Blessed Mother – Glorious Mother Mary, meditating on the Mystery of your Coronation in Heaven, when, upon being taken up, you were triply crowned as the August Queen of Heaven by God the Father as His beloved daughter, by God the Son as His dearest mother, and by God the Holy Spirit as His chosen spouse; the most perfect adorer of the Blessed Trinity, pleading our cause as our most powerful and merciful mother, through you, I humbly pray…
Our Father, 10 Hail Marys, Glory Be
I bind these full-blown roses with a petition for the virtue of union with thee and humbly lay this bouquet at thy feet.
Prayer After Glorious Mysteries
First 27 Days (Petition)
Sweet Mother Mary, I offer thee this Spiritual Communion to bind my bouquets in a wreath to place upon thy brow. O my Mother! Look with favor upon my gift, and in thy love obtain for me (specify request). Hail Mary …
Second 27 Days (Thanksgiving)
Sweet Mother Mary, I offer thee this Spiritual Communion to bind my bouquets in a wreath to place upon thy brow in thanksgiving for (specify request) which thou in thy love hast obtained for me.
Spiritual Communion—Closing Prayer
My Jesus, I believe that you are present in the Most Holy Sacrament. I love you above all things and I desire to receive you in my soul. Since I cannot at this moment receive you sacramentally, come at least spiritually into my heart. I embrace you as if you were already there and unite myself wholly to you. Never permit me to be separated from you. Amen.
Conclusion
Feeling called to pray the 54 Day Rosary Novena? Don’t be intimidated! Our Lady will guide you through this powerful journey. As you pray, you will receive many graces and blessings, drawing closer to Jesus and Mary. If God is speaking to your heart, start today and experience the manifold graces of the Rosary.
Consider joining an online prayer group or community for support and fellowship throughout your novena. It can help with accountability and deepen your connection with others who are also praying.
Take advantage of some downloadable resources to help you along the 54-day journey. Ask God for the strength to continue in your prayers, and remember: His love and grace will reward your faithfulness in unexpected and beautiful ways.
Have you experienced the power of the 54 Day Rosary Novena or daily Rosary prayer? Share your thoughts below – we’d love to hear your story. God bless you, and may Mary keep you in her care.
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Marisa Cantu has a master's in political science and international affairs and a bachelor's in political science and has also studied international studies and French. She has a strong background in nonprofit work, research, writing, and policy proposal and analysis. She has written multiple articles on living the Catholic faith in everyday life, Catholic family life, devotions and prayers, and Catholic teachings.