NOVENA PRAYERS

1⃣ NOVENA TO ST. CAMILLUS DE LELLIS (PATRON OF THE SICK, HOSPITALS, AND NURSES)

2⃣ NOVENA TO ST. BONAVENTURE (PATRON OF BOWEL DISORDER)

3⃣ NOVENA TO OUR LADY OF MOUNT CARMEL
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1⃣ NOVENA TO ST. CAMILLUS DE LELLIS (PATRON OF THE SICK, HOSPITALS, AND NURSES)

DAY 7 - JULY 11

Dear St. Camillus, you had great devotion to the Mother of Jesus. May I have greater trust in the power of intercession of Mary with God and be able to imitate her virtues. Help me understand the meaning of suffering and not consider it a punishment. Lord, You helped Camillus in his struggles, help me in the difficulties I face to remain at peace and not get disheartened.

PEACE MUST BE WORKED AT EVERY DAY.

(State your intentions here…)

Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory be.

PRAYER OF THE SICK: Lord, I come before You in prayer. I know that You hear me, You know me. I know that I am in You and that Your strength is in me. Look at my body racked with infirmity. You know, Lord, how much it hurts me to suffer. I know that You are not pleased with the suffering of Your children.
Give me, Lord, the strength and courage to overcome moments of desperation and exhaustion. Make me patient and understanding. I offer up my worries, anxiety and suffering to be more worthy of You.
Let me, Lord, unite my sufferings with those of Your Son Jesus who for love of men gave His life on the Cross.
Furthermore, I ask You, Lord: Help doctors and nurses take care of the sick with the same dedication and love that St. Camillus had. Amen.

St. Camillus de Lellis: Pray for us!
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2⃣ NOVENA TO ST. BONAVENTURE (PATRON OF BOWEL DISORDER)

DAY 6 - JULY 11

O St. Bonaventure, you chose a life of mortification and great humility. By choosing to serve those who were rejected and sick, you willingly risked illness yourself. You made your life a continuous prayer and spent many hours meditating on the wounds of Christ. Help us to imitate the dedication and desire to serve God that you showed in reforming your religious order during your time as Minister General.

St. Bonaventure, you became a Minister General of the Franciscans at a time when the order lacked unity and harmony. You saw that much needed to be done in order to bring your order to unified service of God, and you set out to accomplish the restoration that was needed.

Please continue to intercede for my intentions with such dedication!

You knew that your brother Franciscans needed to reconcile with one another and set aside their differences. You did all you could to help bring your brothers to holiness.

Pray for me, that I may lead others to holiness at every opportunity in my life. Pray that I may be a worthy instrument of God whenever possible.

Please also pray for (mention your intentions here).

Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be…

St. Bonaventure, pray for us!
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3⃣ NOVENA TO OUR LADY OF MOUNT CARMEL

DAY 5 - JULY 11

O Mother of Fair Love, through your goodness, as your children, we are called to live in the spirit of Carmel. Help us to live in charity with one another, prayerful as Elijah of old, and mindful of our call to minister to God's people.

(State your intentions here…)

Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be…

PRAYER: Our Lady of Mount Carmel, glorious Queen of Angels, channel of God's tenderest mercy to man, refuge and advocate of sinners, with confidence I prostrate myself before thee, beseeching thee to obtain for me. In return I solemnly promise to have recourse to thee in all my trials, sufferings and temptations, and I shall do all in my power to induce others to love and reverence thee and to invoke thee in all their needs. I thank thee for the numberless blessings which I have received from thy mercy and powerful intercession. Continue to be my shield in danger, my guide in life, and my consolation at the hour of death. Amen.

Our Lady of Mount Carmel: Pray for us!