The meek and humble souls and the souls of little children
From the Divine Mercy Novena
Sacred Scripture: Matthew 11:29; Matthew 18:3
Meditation for Day 6
On the sixth day, Jesus asked that the meek and humble souls, together with the souls of little children, be brought to his mercy. He spoke of them as being especially close to his Heart, because they resemble him most.
Jesus invited his disciples to learn from him, who is 'meek and humble of heart,' and said that whoever does not become like a little child will not enter the kingdom of heaven. The day's intercession holds up these hidden, ordinary, trusting souls before God.
Daily Novena Prayer (recited every day)
The Chaplet of Divine Mercy
Eternal Father, I offer You the Body and Blood, Soul and Divinity of Your dearly beloved Son, Our Lord Jesus Christ, in atonement for our sins and those of the whole world. For the sake of His sorrowful Passion, have mercy on us and on the whole world.
St. Faustina taught that the Chaplet of Divine Mercy should accompany the novena each day. The full chaplet uses ordinary Rosary beads.
Concluding prayers: Many novena traditions add one Our Father, one Hail Mary, and one Glory Be at the close of each day's prayer.
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