Mary, Our Guide to the Heart of Jesus
Mary told St. Catherine, “Come to the foot of the altar. There graces will be shed, great or little, upon all who ask for them.” We warmly invite you to gather with The Basilica Shrine of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal community for our nine-day Solemn Novena from November 17-25, in honor of Our Blessed Mother. This year’s Novena theme is “Mary, Our Guide to the Heart of Jesus.” We invite you to walk with us and unite in prayer to Our Lady and her Son, Jesus Christ. These nine days of prayer lead up to the Basilica Shrine’s feast day, the Solemnity of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal on Wednesday, November 26.
Those attending all nine days of the Solemn Novena in person are eligible to receive a plenary indulgency under the usual conditions. Attending at least three days fulfills partial indulgence requirements. Those attending the Solemnity of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Mass in person are eligible to receive a plenary indulgency under the usual conditions.
9-Day Solemn Novena Schedule
(All listed times are Eastern Standard Time)
(*Livestreams)
Monday, November 17
Homilist: Fr. John Kettelberger, CM
Topic: With Mary: Jesus, the Good Sheperd
9 a.m.: Novena and Mass
*12:05 p.m.: Novena and Mass
2 p.m.: Novena and Benediction
6:30 p.m.: Novena and Mass
Tuesday, November 18
Homilist: Fr. Michael Shea, CM
Topic: With Mary: Jesus, the Light of the World
*12:05 p.m.: Novena and Mass
6:30 p.m.: Novena and Mass
Wednesday, November 19
Homilist: Fr. Patrick Obot, CM
Topic: With Mary: Jesus, the Bread of Life
*12:05 p.m.: Novena and Mass
6:30 p.m.: Novena and Mass
Thursday, November 20
Homilist: Fr. John Maher, CM
Topic: With Mary: Jesus, the Resurrection and the Life
*12:05 p.m.: Novena and Mass
6:30 p.m.: Novena and Mass
Friday, November 21
Homilist: Fr. Bindel-Mary Nnabuife, CM
Topic: With Mary: Jesus, the Way, the Truth, and the Life
*12:05 p.m.: Novena and Mass
6:30 p.m.: Novena and Mass
Saturday, November 22
Homilist: Fr. John Maher, CM
Topic: With Mary: Jesus, the True Vine
*12:05 p.m.: Novena and Mass
6:30 p.m.: Novena and Mass
Sunday, November 23
Homilist: Fr. John Kettelberger, CM
Topic: With Mary: Jesus, the Sheep Gate
9 a.m. Novena and Mass
*12:05 p.m.: Novena and Mass
Monday, November 24
Homilist: Fr. Walner Diaz, CM
Topic: With Mary: Jesus, the Lamb of God
9 a.m. Novena and Mass
*12:05 p.m.: Novena and Mass
2 p.m.: Novena and Benediction
6:30 p.m.: Novena and Mass
Tuesday, November 25
Homilist: Fr. Patrick Obot, CM
Topic: With Mary: Jesus, Meek and Humble of Heart
*12:05 p.m.: Novena and Mass
6:30 p.m.: Novena and Mass
Veneration of a Holy Relic of St. Catherine Labouré will be offered throughout all nine days of the Solemn Novena.
Solemnity of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal
Join us for the Basilica Shrine’s feast day as we welcome Most Reverend Efren V. Esmilla, auxiliary bishop of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, to celebrate the *10:30 a.m. Mass on Wednesday, November 26. Confession will be heard at 9:30 a.m.