NOVENA PRAYERS

1⃣ NOVENA TO THE HOLY SPIRIT

2⃣ NOVENA TO ST. ANTHONY OF PADUA

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1⃣ NOVENA TO THE HOLY SPIRIT

DAY 1 - MAY 31

CHARITY

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

The great charity of all the host of Saints is only made possible by your power, Oh Divine Spirit. Increase in me, the virtue of charity that I may love as God loves with the selflessness of the Saints. Amen.

PRAYER

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

O, God, who by the light of the Holy Spirit, did instruct the hearts of the faithful, grant that by the same Holy Spirit we may be truly wise and ever enjoy His consolations, through Christ Our Lord. Amen.

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2⃣ 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.

Pray for us, St. Anthony
Help us become worthy of the promises of Christ.

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…)

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.