NOVENA PRAYERS

1⃣ NOVENA IN HONOUR OF THE MOST HOLY FACE OF JESUS

2⃣ NOVENA TO ST. JOHN OF GOD
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1⃣ NOVENA IN HONOUR OF THE MOST HOLY FACE OF JESUS

DAY 9 - MARCH 3

"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): 18-21

For in sacrifice you take no delight,
burnt offering from me you would refuse,
my sacrifice a contrite spirit.
A humbled, contrite heart you will not spurn.
In your goodness, show favour to Zion;
rebuild the walls of Jerusalem.
Then you will be pleased with lawful sacrifice,
holocausts offered on your altar.

Sacred Face of our Lord and our God, what words can we do to express our gratitude? How can we speak of our joy? That you have deigned to hear us, that you have chosen to answer us in our hour of need. We say this because we know that our prayers will be granted. We know that you, in your loving kindness, listened to our pleading hearts, and will give, out of your fullness, the answer to our problems.

Mary, our Mother, thank you for your intercession on our behalf. Saint Joseph, thank you for your prayers.

Through the merits of your precious blood and your Holy Face, O Jesus, grant us our petition … Pardon and mercy.

PRAYER TO THE HOLY TRINITY: Most Holy Trinity, Godhead indivisible, Father, Son and Holy Spirit, our first beginning and our last end. Since you have made us after your own image and likeness, grant that all the thoughts of our minds, all the words of our tongues, all the affections of our hearts and all our actions may be always conformed to your most Holy Will, so that after having seen you here on earth in appearances and in a dark manner by the means of faith, we may come at last to contemplate you face to face, in the perfect possession of you forever in paradise. 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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2⃣ NOVENA TO ST. JOHN OF GOD

DAY 5 - MARCH 3

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).

You followed the spiritual direction of wise counsel for your life, St John. Help me to seek the wisdom of others when I am in the process of discerning God's will. 

Help me to accept my shortcomings and strengths and let my life be transformed by Christ. Help me to turn to prayer in times of doubt and hardships. Amen.

Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory be...

St. John of God: Pray for us!