NOVENA PRAYERS

NOVENA FOR THE ASCENSION

DAY 5 - MAY 27

REFLECTION: Jesus spent forty days after his Resurrection appearing to his Apostles and instructing them on many matters. His Apostles must have been saddened when he had to leave them once again after those forty days. But they had the opportunity to grow in friendship and intimacy with Jesus before he ascended back into heaven.

PRAYER: Jesus, please help us to always remain close to You, and we particularly ask You today to help us and all people to grow to a deeper intimacy with You! Help us to make our relationship with You our top priority in life. Give us the grace to surrender to You more fully at every opportunity. And I especially ask in this novena for,

(State your intentions here...)

Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be…

Lord, hear our prayers! Amen.