Hello family, and welcome to day 15 of our 54-Day Rosary Novena. I’m your host, Maritza Mendez, and I’m grateful you’re here again today.

This season, we continue praying for peace in the world, and for freedom from addictions, for those who are struggling right now, for those in recovery, and for the families and friends walking beside them in love and faith.

We’re also praying for the intentions you carry in your heart. If you’d like us to pray for you by name, you can submit your intentions at 54daysofroses.com.

Today, let’s talk about something very practical: replacing harmful habits with holy habits.

When we’re trying to change or break a bad habit, whether it’s an addiction, a behavior, or something we turn to for  comfort, it’s not enough to simply try to stop. If we let go of something unhealthy, we need to replace it with something healthy. Otherwise, we end up falling right back into the same pattern.

Harmful habits usually fill a need: comfort, distraction, control, stress relief, or escape. So when we remove the habit, we need a new place to turn,  a new response that supports our healing.

Your holy habit can be something simple, like:
• praying one Hail Mary when you feel tempted
• taking a deep breath and saying, “Jesus, be with me”
• writing one sentence in your journal
• stepping outside for fresh air
• listening to worship music
• or checking in with someone who encourages you

Small choices build strength. And every time you choose a holy habit instead of a harmful one, you’re inviting God into that moment. You’re training your heart to turn toward grace, not toward what hurts you.

So our prayer for today is this: Lord, help me replace what harms me with what heals me. Help me choose peace over stress, and You over every unhealthy habit.

If you are keeping up with your journal, take a moment to write this down: What harmful habit is God inviting me to surrender,  and what holy habit can take its place?

Even one small replacement can change the direction of your healing.

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Blessed Mother, Queen of the Most Holy Rosary, we as for your intercession as we pray for peace in the world, for those struggling with addiction, and for everyone seeking healing and renewal.

Today we especially pray for: Agustina, Ashley, Babette, Briana, Brian, Carla, Carlos, Caroline, Cruzita, Croline, Daniel, Daniel Carlos, Dani Jr, Diana, Dominique, Dulce Maria, Elijah, Emilyn, Family Ibarra-Corcoran, Familiy Ibarra Perez, Francisco, Goldy, Grace, Irene, Jennifer, Jim, Julian, Kelsey, Lilia, Marlene, Marlene, Maria Delfina, Maria E, Martin, Melissa, Melissa, Nina, Olivia, Peg, Pedro E, Rose, Soraia, Sophia, and Yvens. And for every intention submitted to our ministry.

Family, thank you for praying with us. If this novena has brought you peace, I invite you to share this episode with one person today. And if you feel called to support our mission, you can do so at 54daysofroses.com/donatetoday

Thank you.

With love,
Maritza Mendez.

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