The 46-Rosary Devotion to Our Lady of Guadalupe is a traditional Catholic spiritual practice of praying one Rosary a day for 46 consecutive days, beginning on October 28 and concluding on December 12, the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe.
Meaning of the Number 46: Each of the 46 rosaries corresponds to one of the 46 stars visible on the mantle or tilma of Our Lady of Guadalupe. Origin: The practice began over a century ago through José Antonio Plancarte y Labastida, who served as the abbot of the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Mexico. It originally involved gathering to pray the Rosary on the steps or in the gardens of the shrine. Purpose: The prayers are offered out of love and filial devotion, and to ask for intercession regarding family protection, the health of the sick, the conversion of sinners, and the needs of the Church.
The daily Spanish language videos are on YouTube (subscription not required). You can auto-translate the video to English in the settings (gear icon) options.
If you prefer to pray without the video, here are printable Guadalupana Mediatations and Daily Intentions you can download for personal use.
Day 1: For our journey with Our Lady of Guadalupe, that she may lead us closer to her Son, Jesus.
Day 2: For our families, that our homes may be filled with faith, love, patience, and forgiveness.
Day 3: For children, that they may know they are loved by God and protected by our Blessed Mother.
Day 4: For all who have died, especially our loved ones, that they may rest in the peace of Christ.
Day 5: All Saints’ Day: That the example and prayers of the saints may inspire us to grow in holiness.
Day 6: All Souls’ Day: For the souls in purgatory and for all who mourn the loss of a loved one.
