NOVENA PRAYERS
1⃣ NOVENA TO ST. KATHARINE DREXEL
2⃣ NOVENA IN HONOUR OF THE MOST HOLY FACE OF JESUS
3⃣ NOVENA TO ST. JOHN OF GOD
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1⃣ NOVENA TO ST. KATHARINE DREXEL
DAY 6 - FEBRUARY 27
OPENING PRAYER: Ever Loving God, you called St. Katharine Drexel to teach the message of the Gospel and to bring the life of the Eucharist to the Black and Native American peoples. By her prayers and example, enable us to work for justice among the poor and oppressed. Draw us all into the Eucharistic community of Your Church, that we may be one in You. Grant this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
REFLECTION: THE CROSS
(CHRIST) MAY BE LEADING ME OUT TO A CROSS. IF SO, I CAN HAVE NO HESITATION ABOUT FOLLOWING HIM! I MUST FOLLOW HIM CLOSELY, SO THAT €¦ I SHALL BE NEAR HIM, MY GOOD SHEPHERD, WHO WILL HELP ME TO CARRY IT, FOR HE STILL BEARS HIS CROSS IN EACH ONE OF HIS CHILDREN. - St. Katharine Drexel
(State your intentions here...)
Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory be...
CLOSING PRAYER: I wish to be one who conscientiously takes part in the unfolding of God's plans, and eventually have a glorious part in the final unfolding of time into the glory of God's Kingdom in heaven. If we are disciples (of Jesus) we shall be happy to spend ourselves and be spent for the salvation of souls. - St. Katharine Drexel
St. Katharine Drexel, model for those who evangelize, pray for us.
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2⃣ NOVENA IN HONOUR OF THE MOST HOLY FACE OF JESUS
DAY 5 - FEBRUARY 27
"All those who, attracted by my love, and venerating my countenance, shall receive, by virtue of my humanity, a brilliant and vivid impression of my divinity. This splendor shall enlighten the depths of their souls, so that in eternal glory the celestial court shall marvel at the marked likeness of their features with my divine countenance." (Our Lord Jesus Christ to St. Gertrude).
THE HOLY FACE OF JESUS
"I firmly wish that my face reflecting the intimate pains of my soul, the suffering and love of my heart, be more honoured! Whoever gazes upon me already consoles me." (Our Lord Jesus Christ to Sister Pierina)
DAILY PREPARATORY PRAYER: O Most Holy and Blessed Trinity, through the intercession of Holy Mary, whose soul was pierced through by a sword of sorrow at the sight of the passion of her Divine Son, we ask your help in making a perfect Novena of reparation with Jesus, united with all His sorrows, love and total abandonment. We now implore all the Angels and Saints to intercede for us as we pray this Holy Novena to the Most Holy Face of Jesus and for the glory of the most Holy Trinity, Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Amen.
PSALM 50 (51): 10-11
Make me hear rejoicing and gladness,
that the bones you have crushed may revive.
From my sins turn away your Face,
and blot out all my guilt.
Holy Face of Jesus, Sacred Countenance of God, how great is your patience with humankind, how infinite your forgiveness. We are sinners, yet you love us. This gives us courage. For the glory of your Holy Face and of the Blessed Trinity, hear and answer us.
Mary, our Mother, intercede for us, Saint Joseph, pray for us.
Through the merits of your precious blood and your Holy Face, O Jesus, grant us our petition... Pardon and Mercy.
PRAYER TO SAINT JOSEPH: Dear Saint Joseph! Adopt us as thy children, take charge of our salvation; watch over us day and night; preserve us from occasions of sin; obtain for us purity of body and soul, and the spirit of prayer, through thy intercession with Jesus, grant us a spirit of sacrifice, of humility and self-denial; obtain for us a burning love for Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament, and a sweet, tender love for Mary, our Mother. Saint Joseph, be with us in life, be with us in death and obtain for us a favourable judgment from Jesus, our merciful Saviour. Amen.
Our Father, 3 Hail Mary's, Glory Be...
O Bleeding Face, O Face Divine, be every adoration Thine. (Three times)
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3⃣ NOVENA TO ST. JOHN OF GOD
DAY 1 - FEBRUARY 27
Dear God, your mercy worked a great conversion in St. John of God's life, and I too seek a further conversion of heart. Please help me to amend my ways as St. John of God did, so that others might say that I am Yours first and foremost.
I praise you Lord, for your kindness and mercy knows no limits. Your greatness inspired St. John of God to live a life of deep humility and prayer, and I ask for a share of that grace.
St. John of God please pray for (State your intentions here).
St. John of God you possessed a holy zeal that led you to follow God with a heart brimming with love. You were quick to serve others and follow God's promptings in your life.
Help me to follow the promptings of the Holy Spirit without hesitation. Pray that I too may have a zeal for the things of God and be quick to serve others. Amen.
Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory be...
St. John of God: Pray for us!