Novenas

Repeat the following Novena prayers every day for 9 consecutive days. Heavenly Father, We thank you for the witness of Your Servant, Saint Paul VI, who served You and the Church as Universal Pastor in difficult times. As a pilgrim among pilgrims he sought to reveal the beauty and joy of the Gospel to the […]

You are encouraged to make a Novena in honor of Saint Odilia for Crosier vocations twice a month, beginning on the 5th and 17th of each month. The national Novena is held from July 10 – July 18. As you make the Novena, say the Novena prayers daily, practice some form of self-denial or give

O great apostle of Ireland, glorious Saint Patrick, to whom under God so many are indebted for the most precious of all treasures, the great gift of faith, receive our fervent thanks for the zeal and charity that have been to thousands the blessings so invaluable. We ask your intervention in receiving [Mention your intention(s)

Exemplary Mother of the Great Augustine, You perserveringly pursued your wayward son Not with wild threats But with prayerful cries to heaven. Intercede for all mothers in our day So that they may learn To draw their children to God. Teach them how to remain Close to their children, Even the prodigal sons and daughters

[The Novena consist of 9 days of prayers. In this Novena, on a daily basis, you are asked to say the “Opening Prayers,” the “Daily Prayer” and the “Closing Prayer.”] Opening Prayers: In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. St. Michael the Archangel, we honor you

All-praised and all-honored hierarch, Great wonderworker, Saint of Christ. Father Nicholas, Man of God and faithful servant, Man of love, Chosen vessel, Strong pillar of the Church, Most-brilliant lamp, Star that illumines and enlightens the whole world; Thou art a righteous man That did flourish like a palm tree Planted in the courts of the

[Repeat the following prayer for 9 days in a row.] Dear St. Monica, you suffered heartache for years over your children and husband who despite your prayers rejected the Christian faith. Your patience and trust in the Lord was repaid by the conversion of your husband and the baptism of your three children. As it

For 9 days in a row, say: Saint Martin de Porres, your concern and charity embraced not only your needy brethren, but also the animals of the field. You are a splendid example of charity; we thank and praise you. From above, hear the requests of your needy brethern. (Mention your request here…) By modelling

[Repeat the following prayer for 9 days in a row.] Dear Saint Monica, once the sorrowing mother of a wayward son, be pleased to present our petition to the Lord God of heaven and earth. (Mention your intention here…). Look down upon our anxieties and needs, and intercede for us, as you did so fervently

Dear God, Thou hast generously blessed Thy servant, St. Pio of Pietrelcina, with the gifts of the Spirit. Thou hast marked his body with the five wounds of Christ Crucified, as a powerful witness to the saving Passion and Death of Thy Son. Endowed with the gift of discernment, St. Pio labored endlessly in the