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 2 - JUNE 1

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 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 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 Your love and fidelity! 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 2 - JUNE 1

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, “Doctor of the Gospels,” Help us find strength to follow the Gospel way of life as you did. Loosen our tongues to proclaim the Good News of our Lord Jesus Christ to others. {pause} We are companions of St. Anthony, Doctor of the Gospels: may we live the values of the Gospel without compromise, we pray:

(State your intentions here…)

O good St. Anthony, Doctor of the Gospels, pray for us. Amen.

BRIEF STORY OF ST. ANTHONY'S LIFE

ST. ANTHONY REFLECTS ON THE DEATH OF THE FIRST FRANCISCAN MARTYRS

When news reached Coimbra in 1220 that the five Franciscan missionaries had been brutally tortured and killed by the Muslims in Morocco, St. Anthony was profoundly saddened. Their remains were returned to his monastery for burial. The martyrdom of his friends stirred St. Anthony to search the Scriptures and to reflect even more deeply on the Gospel values of life and love.

St. Anthony of Padua, pray for us.