NOVENA PRAYERS

1⃣ NOVENA TO THE HOLY SPIRIT

2⃣ 13 DAYS NOVENA TO ST. ANTHONY OF PADUA
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1⃣ NOVENA TO THE HOLY SPIRIT

DAY 5 - JUNE 3

KINDNESS

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 Kindness within us.

Jesus approached sinners with immense kindness. Holy Paraclete, please treat us humble sinners with the same kindness and give us the ability to treat all others with that kindness as well. 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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2⃣ 13 DAYS NOVENA TO ST. ANTHONY OF PADUA

DAY 4 - JUNE 3

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, “Champion of the Missions,” help us find the stamina to be instruments of peace and seekers of justice in a world torn apart by division, economic inequity, and human inequality. {pause} We are companions of St. Anthony, may we work for peace, seek justice, and extend forgiveness, we pray:

(State your intentions here…)

Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be...

O good St. Anthony, Champion of the Missions, pray for us. Amen.

BRIEF STORY OF ST. ANTHONY'S LIFE

ST. ANTHONY PREPARED TO DEPART FOR THE MISSIONS

Inflamed by the heroic example of the martyrs, St. Anthony requested permission of his Franciscan superiors to go as a missionary to Morocco. His greatest hope was to serve the Lord by preaching the Gospel and offering his life as a martyr.

God would have a different plan. After arriving in Morocco, St. Anthony fell desperately ill, and remained in a semi-conscious state for weeks. He would have to return to Portugal.

St. Anthony of Padua: Pray for us!