NOVENA PRAYERS

1⃣ NOVENA FOR THE ASCENSION

2⃣ NOVENA TO THE HOLY SPIRIT

3⃣ 13 DAYS NOVENA TO ST. ANTHONY OF PADUA
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1⃣ NOVENA FOR THE ASCENSION

DAY 9 - MAY 31

REFLECTION: After Jesus rose from the dead, he spent forty days appearing to his Apostles and teaching them how they were to lead his Church. After he ascended into heaven, he sent the Holy Spirit to help his Apostles lead the Church and bring souls to him.

PRAYER: Jesus, please help us to always remain close to You, and we particularly ask You today to help Your Church to be strong and holy! Help us to eagerly serve You and Your Church at every opportunity in our lives. Give us the grace to always do all that You ask of us each day, no matter how difficult it might be. And I especially ask in this novena for,

(State your intentions here...)

Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be…

Lord, hear our prayers! Amen.
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2⃣ NOVENA TO THE HOLY SPIRIT

DAY 2 - MAY 31

JOY

Let us bow down in humility at the power and grandeur of the Holy Spirit. Let us worship the Holy Trinity and give glory today to the Paraclete, our Advocate.

Oh Holy Spirit, by thy power, Christ was raised from the dead to save us all. By thy grace, miracles are performed in Jesus' name. By thy love, we are protected from evil. And so, we ask with humility and a beggar's heart for thy gift of Joy within us.

All of the Saints are marked with an uncompromisable Joy in times of trial, difficulty and pain. Give us, Oh Holy Spirit, the Joy that surpasses all understanding that we may live as a witness to thy love and fidelity! Amen.

(State your intentions here...)

PRAYER: Come Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of thy faithful and kindle in them the fire of thy love. Send forth thy Spirit and they shall be created, and thou shall renew the face of the earth.

O God, Who didst instruct the hearts of thy faithful by the light of the Holy Spirit, grant us in the same Spirit to be truly wise, and ever rejoice in His consolation, through Christ, our Lord. Amen.
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3⃣ 13 DAYS NOVENA TO ST. ANTHONY OF PADUA

DAY 1 - MAY 31

Anthony, through your teaching and preaching you bore witness to the loving presence of God in all of creation. Now that you have come into the fullness of the kingdom, pray for us that our lives might also proclaim the good news of Jesus Christ to all humanity.

PRAYER: Almighty, Eternal God, you have given your people St. Anthony as an outstanding preacher and intercessor in times of need. Grant that with his help we may follow in the example of Christian living and experience your support in all adversities. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.

St. Anthony “Model of Holiness”, help us to let go of all that stands in the way of our call to holiness of life. Like you, help us find joy in a life poured out in sacrificial giving. {pause} We are companions on the journey of life with St. Anthony, Let us seek the way of holiness as our God is holy, we pray:

(State your intentions here…)

Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory be...

O good St. Anthony, Model of Holiness, pray for us. Amen.

BRIEF STORY OF ST. ANTHONY'S LIFE

ST. ANTHONY MEETS THE FRANCISCAN FRIARS GOING TO THE MISSIONS

Born in Lisbon, Portugal, in 1195, St. Anthony was given the baptismal name of Fernando. At the age of 15, he entered the religious Order of the Canons Regular of St. Augustine. At the Monastery of the Holy Cross in Coimbra, in 1219, he met a group of young Franciscan Friars who were going on a missionary expedition to Morocco. Their zeal for the Gospel impressed him. His holiness touched them.

St. Anthony of Padua: Pray for us!