I believe that this Novena is particularly important this year!
Absolutely! Consider that on May 1, the Church will celebrate Divine Mercy Sunday and rejoice in the beatification of JPII who authorized the Divine Mercy devotion. It is also the first day of Mary's month and in many churches, Mary will be crowned. JPII had a special devotion to our Blessed Mother. In our parish, we will also be celebrating First Eucharist.
It will be a day filled with many, many graces!