NOVENA PRAYERS
1⃣ NOVENA TO OUR LADY OF CZESTOCHOWA
2⃣ NOVENA TO ST. MONICA
3⃣ NOVENA TO ST. AUGUSTINE
4⃣ NOVENA TO ST. EUPHRASIA
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1⃣ NOVENA TO OUR LADY OF CZESTOCHOWA
DAY 7 - AUGUST 23
Holy Mary, You once stood at the Calvary in solidarity with the sinners and broken people of the world for whom your only son died. Pray for us.
Holy Mary Mother of God, Pray for us sinners, now and at the Hour of our Death. Amen.
(State your intentions here...)
Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be…
LET US PRAY: Almighty and merciful God, You gave the Polish nation in the Blessed Virgin Mary a Most Admirable helper and protector, and adorned her image at Jasna Gora with the special devotion of the faithful, grant we beseech You, that we might fervently stand in defense of our faith on earth and share in the glory of Your triumph in heaven. Through Christ, our Lord. Amen.
Our Lady of Czestochowa: Pray for us!
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2⃣ NOVENA TO ST. MONICA
DAY 6 - AUGUST 23
TODAY WE PRAY FOR ALL THOSE WHO BELIEVE IN THEIR HEARTS BUT ARE FEARFUL OF JUDGMENT OR INSTITUTIONS. MAY THEY FIND THE SUPPORT AND JOY OF BELONGING TO OUR CHURCH COMMUNITY.
PRAYER: Exemplary mother of the Great Augustine, you persevering 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 us to remain close to all God's children, even the prodigal sons and daughters who have sadly gone astray.
Dear St. Monica, troubled wife and mother, many sorrows pierced your heart during your lifetime. Yet, you never despaired or lost faith. With confidence, persistence, and profound faith, you prayed daily for the conversion of your beloved husband, Patricius and your beloved son, Augustine.
Grant me that same fortitude, patience, and trust in the Lord. Intercede for me, dear St. Monica, that God may favorably hear my plea for (names of those you are praying for) and grant me the grace to accept His will in all things, through Jesus Christ, our Lord, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, One God forever and ever. Amen.
Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be…
St. Monica: Pray for us!
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3⃣ NOVENA TO ST. AUGUSTINE
DAY 5 - AUGUST 23
Saint Augustine, God's faithful servant, educator and evangelist, show me the mercy you are renowned for and come to my aid in this time of distress. Hear my cries and ask our Lord Jesus Christ to bless me with a favorable response to my petition.
(State your intentions here...)
Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be…
PRAYER: O holy Saint Augustine, who has famously declared that “Our hearts were made for you, O Lord, and they are restless until they rest in you,” aid me in my own search for our Lord that through your intercession I may be granted the wisdom to determine the purpose God has planned for me. Pray that I be blessed with the courage to follow God's will even at times when I do not understand. Ask our Lord to lead me to a life worthy of His love, that I may one day share the riches of His kingdom. Petition our Lord and Savior to ease the burden of my problems and grant my special intention, and I will honor you all of my days. Amen.
St. Augustine: Pray for us!
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4⃣ NOVENA TO ST. EUPHRASIA
DAY 4 - AUGUST 23
TO GROW MORE IN THE LOVE FOR THE CHURCH
Jesus tells: "Peter, you are a rock, and on this rock foundation, I will build my Church" (Mt. 16:18). And the Lord protects the Church and provides for her. St. Euphrasia tenderly cared for the mystical body of Christ, and its members, her brethren. We praise you, Lord, for St. Euphrasia and for her deep concern for the Church.
(State your intentions here...)
Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be...
PRAYER: Jesus, you took the form of a servant to redeem mankind. You assign people on earth, suitable to your Heart to realize your Father's will. We praise you for this. The present world with all its crookedness and vices, has to be brought to the bright light of faith and purity. For this, you have selected St. Euphrasia also along with other saints, we thank you. To be light where there is darkness, to be comfort to the disturbed, to be a corrective force for sinners, to be a support to the weak souls to ascend the steps of holiness, to be a lodestar to grow in the love of God and man, you have given us our Mother, St. Euphrasia, we praise and thank you. We too desire to bring many people to the path of prayer and sanctity. We pray for all these graces, for our intentions and prayers which we offer through this novena be heard and answered so that Jesus be glorified. Amen.
St. Euphrasia: Pray for us!