NOVENA PRAYERS
1⃣ NOVENA TO STS. PETER AND PAUL
2⃣ NOVENA TO ST. THOMAS THE APOSTLE
3⃣ NOVENA TO ST. MARIA GORETTI
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1⃣ NOVENA TO STS. PETER AND PAUL
DAY 9 - JUNE 28
CHRONICLES 29: 14-16
“But who am I, and who are my people, that we should be able to give as generously as this? Everything comes from you, and we have given you only what comes from your hand. We are foreigners and strangers in your sight, as were all our ancestors. Our days on earth are like a shadow, without hope. Lord our God, all this abundance that we have provided for building you a temple for your Holy Name comes from your hand; all belongs to you.”
REFLECTION: When we get a bonus for good performance at work, we are very proud. We feel we deserve applause. But when we reflect, we realize that our education, talents, and opportunities all originated with God. He distributes gifts to each person in accordance to His will. We want to give back to Our Lord when we recognize that He is responsible for all that we have. “God has given us two hands—one to receive with and the other to give with. We are not cisterns made for hoarding; we are channels made for sharing.”
PRAYER: Dear Lord, let me always be aware that all my gifts and possessions come from you. I am nothing without You.
O holy Apostles, Peter and Paul, I choose you this day and forever to be my special patrons and advocates; thee, Saint Peter, Prince of the Apostles, because thou art the Rock, upon which Almighty God hath built His Church; thee, Saint Paul, because thou wast fore-chosen by God as the Vessel of election and the Preacher of truth in the whole world.
(State your intentions here...)
Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory be...
Obtain for me, I pray you, lively faith, firm hope, and burning love; complete detachment from myself, contempt of the world, patience in adversity, humility in prosperity, attention in prayer, purity of heart, a right intention in all my works, diligence in fulfilling the duties of my state of life, constancy in my resolutions, resignation to the will of God and perseverance in the grace of God even unto death; that so, by means of your intercession and your glorious merits, I may be able to overcome the temptations of the world, the flesh and the devil, and may be made worthy to appear before the chief and eternal Shepherd of souls, Jesus Christ, Who with the Father and the Holy Ghost liveth and reigneth for endless ages, to enjoy His presence and love Him forever. Amen.
Sts. Peter and Paul: Pray for us!
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2⃣ NOVENA TO ST. THOMAS THE APOSTLE
DAY 5 - JUNE 28
REFLECTION: OUR HEARTS LANGUISH UNTIL WE ENCOUNTER THE RISEN CHRIST.
Now Thomas, one of the twelve, called the Twin, was not with them when Jesus came. So the other disciples told him, “We have seen the Lord.” But he said to them, “Unless I see in his hands the print of the nails, and place my finger in the mark of the nails, and place my hand in his side, I will not believe.”
Eight days later, his disciples were again in the house, and Thomas was with them. The doors were shut, but Jesus came and stood among them, and said, “Peace be with you.” Then he said to Thomas, “Put your finger here, and see my hands; and put out your hand, and place it in my side; do not be faithless, but believing.” Thomas answered him, “My Lord and my God!” Jesus said to him, “Have you believed because you have seen me? Blessed are those who have not seen and yet believe.” (John 20:24‐29)
Lord Jesus, let me encounter you today.
Lord Jesus, how can I honor you as Lord and God today?
(State your intentions here...)
Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory be...
St. Thomas the Apostle: Pray for us!
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3⃣ NOVENA TO ST. MARIA GORETTI
DAY 2 - JUNE 28
O St. Maria Goretti, beautiful model of love, your love for God was so clear in how you cared for your family during such hardships and in how you loved your enemies — even while you were dying.
Even at the age of 11, you understood what it meant to love the Lord and to love your neighbour as yourself. Pray for me, that I may be able to do the same.
Please pray that I will truly be able to serve my family joyfully, and others who need my help and love. And most of all, pray that our Lord will come first in my heart. Amen.
Please also pray for (state your intentions here…)
Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory be...
St. Maria Goretti: Pray for us!