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Patroness of the Mission Sisters of Ajmer
Our Lady of Good Counsel

Our Lady of Good Counsel (Latin: Mater boni consilii) is a title given to the Blessed Virgin Mary,

The picture of our Lady was at first called “La Madonna del Paradiso” and now better known as “Madonna Del Buon Consiglio” (Our Lady of Good Counsel).

Our Lady of Good Counsel is the Patroness of the Mission Sisters of Ajmer and our Founder Rt. Rev. Fortunatus Henri Caumont entrusted our Congregation to the care, protection and guidance of Our Lady of Good Counsel. With her intercession, counsel and protection, each Sister is able to work for Christ with her whole enthusiasm, eagerness, love and care.

Like Mary our mother and model, we continually unite our prayers and sufferings with Christ’s own supreme sacrifice for the redemption of the world.

Our Lady of Good Counsel, pray for us!

Novena Prayer to Our Lady of Good Counsel (April 17th – 25th)

Our dearest Mother of Good Counsel, we love you with a filial, trusting love, because you are the kindest and tenderest of all mothers. Be our guide and counsellor in this valley of tears. Send the light of your countenance upon us; direct and sanctify all our endeavours. By the precious blood of your Son Jesus, obtain for us pardon for our sins and true conversion of heart. Grant that the Holy Catholic Church may triumph over her enemies and that the kingdom of God may spread over the face of the whole earth.

O Immaculate Virgin Mary, Mother of Good Counsel and Patroness of our Congregation, we implore your powerful intercession on behalf of every Mission Sister. Just as you accompanied Jesus, accompany us on our daily journey within, there in stillness, to listen to Jesus and to do whatever He tells us to do – namely to proclaim the Good News to all those who come into our lives, not only by our words but also by our cheerful, dedicated and selfless lives. Amen.