Novenas

FIRST DAY Father All-holy, I thank You for the life of Blessed George, totally dedicated to the cause of Christ the Savior, in which he persevered disregarding difficulties and suffering. Through his intercession, I ask You to grant that I never lose heart because of life’s difficulties, but entrust everything to You and steadfastly walk […]

DAY 1 O God, come to my assistance. O Lord, make haste to help me. Heavenly Father, you know all things, and nothing is hidden from you; in your kindness come to my aid in my present distress, and grant my humble petition. In Christ’s name I beg your help. Amen. Action: Do a kind

[This Novena is said on 9 consecutive days.] Lord Jesus, source of all that is good, you inspired Basile Moreau to found the religious family of Holy Cross to continue your mission among the People of God. May he be for us a model of apostolic life, an example of fidelity, and an inspiration as

DAILY PRAYER (Say it at the end of each day) Providence of God, you who gave to Emilie a compassionate charity for all those who are suffering, remember her faith, brighten with your light the road of those imploring you by her intercession, and glorify very soon your faithful servant the Blessed Emilie Gamelin. Amen.

“Glorify this mystery by word and work.” Come, Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful, and kindle in them the fire of your love. Send forth your spirit, and they shall be created; and you shall renew the face of the earth. O God, you instructed the hearts of the faithful by the light

To do this Novena, 1. Read the Texts for the Meditation of the Day slowly and meditate on them. Ask God for light and inspiration. You may want to do this in front of a crucifix. 2. Say the Prayer of the Day. 3. End with reciting the Prayer to Blessed Alvaro and ask God

Jesus Christ, Son of God made Man, Crowned with thorns, bearing a scepter of a reed, Wearing a royal cloak purpled with Your Precious Blood, I venerate You as the Man of Sorrows And acknowledge You as my Lord and King! Jesus crucified, I firmly renounce the devil And detest all sin that has torn

Preparatory Prayers Priest: In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost. Amen. O Jesus, answer our petitions as we kneel before Thee. People: O Heart of Jesus, hear and grant our prayers. Priest: Pray for us, Saint Francis Xavier, People: that we may be made worthy of the

Jesus Christ, Son of God made Man, crowned with thorns, bearing a scepter of a reed, wearing a royal cloak purpled with Your Precious Blood, I venerate You as the Man of Sorrows and acknowledge You as my Lord and King! Jesus crucified, I firmly renounce the devil and detest all sin that has torn