Church history reveals to us that on March 3, 1884, Our Lady of Pompeii appeared before the gravely ill daughter of an Italian military officer. Through her, Our Lady gave the world the miraculous devotion of the 54 days Rosary Novena. For over a year, Fortuna Agrelli had been in great distress even near death. Her illness was so serious, it was considered hopeless by her physicians. In desperation, on February 16th, the afflicted girl and her family began a novena of Rosaries. One evening two weeks later, the Queen of the Holy Rosary appeared to Fortuna. Sitting upon a high throne, surrounded by luminous figures, Our Lady was holding the Divine Child on her lap and a Rosary in her hand. Both were arrayed in golden garments and were accompanied by Saint Dominic and Saint Catherine of Siena.
Our Lady said, "Child, your faith has pleased me. Whoever desires to obtain favours from me should make three Novenas of the prayers of the Rosary, and three Novenas in thanksgiving."
Obedient to Our Lady's invitation, Fortuna and her family completed the six novenas. The young girl was restored to perfect health and her family was showered with many blessings.
The Devotion of the Miraculous Rosary Novena
To complete one Novena, pray the Rosary for nine days. Three Novenas of nine days of Petition. Then, three more Novenas must be said in Thanksgiving. In total, there must be 27 days of Rosary prayers of Petition and 27 days of Rosary prayers in Thanksgiving. This makes a total of 54 days.
Whether the Prayer Petition has been answered or not after the first 27 days, pray the rosary for 27 days in Thanksgiving.
When praying this novena, follow the day-to-day meditations in accordance with the guideline followed in the Catholic Church for the Joyful Mysteries, the Sorrowful Mysteries, the Glorious Mysteries and the Luminous Mysteries.
Our Lady of the Rosary, we entrust this ministry and all the intentions we receive to you.
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