NOVENA PRAYERS
1⃣ NOVENA TO ST. JOHN MARIE VIANNEY
2⃣ NOVENA TO ST. DOMINIC GUZMAN
3⃣ NOVENA TO ST. LAWRENCE
4⃣ NOVENA TO ST. CLARE OF ASSISI
5⃣ NOVENA TO ST. PHILOMENA
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1⃣ NOVENA TO ST. JOHN MARIE VIANNEY
DAY 8 - AUGUST 2
FOR EXQUISITE PURITY
O Holy Priest of Ars, a witness of your life made this magnificent praise of you: “We would have taken him for an angel in a mortal body”. You so edified others, the modesty and the exquisite purity radiated from your body. With such charm and with such enthusiasm, you preached to others about these beautiful virtues which you said resembled the perfume of a vineyard in bloom.
Please I beg you to join your entreaties to those of Mary Immaculate and Saint Philomena in order that I guard always, as God asks me, the purity of my heart. You, who have directed so many souls towards the heights of virtue, defend me in temptations and obtain for me the strength to conquer them.
Holy Priest of Ars, I have confidence in your intercession. Pray for me during this novena especially for...
(State your intentions here…)
Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be…
St. John Marie Vianney: Pray for us!
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2⃣ NOVENA TO ST. DOMINIC GUZMAN
DAY 4 - AUGUST 2
ST. DOMINIC'S PRAYER
Be filled with the Spirit, addressing one another in psalms and hymns and inspired songs. Sing praise to the Lord with all your hearts. Give thanks to God the Father always and for everything in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. (Ephesians 5:18-20)
PRAYER: Oh Blessed Father St. Dominic, holy priest of God, beloved Confessor, renowned preacher, man of the Lord's own choosing: In your day you were pleasing and beloved of the Lord above all others-glorious in your life, teaching, and miracles. We rejoice to have you as our gracious advocate before the Lord God. Amen.
(State your intentions here…)
Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be…
V: Pray for us, blessed father, St. Dominic
R: That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.
LET US PRAY: O God, Who hast enlightened Thy Church by the eminent virtues and preaching of Saint Dominic, Thy confessor and our father: mercifully grant that by his prayers we may be provided against all temporal necessities, and daily improve in all spiritual good. Through Jesus Christ Our Lord. Amen.
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3⃣ NOVENA TO ST. LAWRENCE
DAY 2 - AUGUST 2
REFLECTION: POPE SIXTUS SPEAKS TO ST. LAWRENCE
The Pontiff Sixtus, from the cross
On, which he hung, saw at its foot
His deacon Lawrence weeping sore,
And these prophetic words he spoke:
'Let tears of sorrow cease to flow
At my departure from this life;
My brother, I but lead the way,
And you will follow in three days.'
PRAYER: Glorious St. Lawrence, model of Christian fortitude, I implore you in your loving kindness to pray for me before the throne of God. To you I have recourse in the problems that daily surround me. Shield me against my selfishness and my indifference to God and my neighbour. Inspire me to imitate your Christian virtues. May your blessing be with me always, so that I may see and serve Christ in others and work for His Kingdom. Graciously obtain for me from God those favours and graces which I need so much in the trials, miseries and afflictions in life, particularly...
(State your intentions here…)
Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be…
Help me, dear St. Lawrence, to live and die as a faithful child of God, to run in the sweetness of His loving will and to attain the eternal happiness of heaven. Amen.
St. Lawrence: Pray for us!
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4⃣ NOVENA TO ST. CLARE OF ASSISI
DAY 1 - AUGUST 2
O Seraphic Saint Clare, first disciple of the Poor Man of Assisi, who hast abandoned all riches and honours for a life of sacrifice and of highest poverty, obtain from God for us the grace which we ask that of always submitting to the Divine Will and of living confidently in the providence of our Heavenly Father.
(State your intentions here…)
Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be…
PRAYER: O most Holy Trinity, Father, Son and Holy Spirit, we praise your Holy Name and the wonders of grace you worked in your servant, Saint Clare. Through her powerful intercession, grant us the favours we beg in this novena, above all the grace to live and die as she did in your most Holy Love. Amen.
St. Clare, patroness of television: Pray for us!
St. Clare, patroness of television: Help us to use the gifts of God for his glory.
St. Clare, patroness of television: Never permit us to debase the gifts of God.
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5⃣ NOVENA TO ST. PHILOMENA
DAY 1 - AUGUST 2
Illustrious Virgin and Martyr, St. Philomena, behold me prostrate before the throne whereupon it has pleased the Most Holy Trinity to place you. Full of confidence in your protection, I entreat you to intercede for me with God, from the heights of Heaven, deign to cast a glance upon your humble client! Spouse of Christ, sustain me in suffering, fortify me in temptation, protect me in the dangers surrounding me and obtain for me the graces necessary to me. Above all, assist me at the hour of my death. St. Philomena, powerful with God, pray for us.
PRAYER: O faithful Virgin and glorious Martyr, St. Philomena, who works so many miracles on behalf of the poor and sorrowing, have pity on me. You know the multitude and diversity of my needs. Behold me at your feet, full of misery, but full of hope. I entreat your charity, O great Saint! Graciously hear me and obtain from God a favorable answer to the request which I now humbly lay before you,
(State your intentions here…)
Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be…
I am firmly convinced that through your merits, through the scorn, the sufferings and the death you endured, united to the merits of the Passion and Death of Jesus, your Spouse, I shall obtain what I ask of you, and in the joy of my heart I will bless God, who is admirable in his Saints. Amen.
St. Philomena child of benediction: Pray for us!
St. Philomena the daughter of light: Pray for us!