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 3 - JUNE 2

PEACE

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 Peace within us.

The Saints were tempted, attacked and accused by the devil who is the destroyer of peace. When we are accused by the devil, come to our aid as our Advocate and give us Peace that lasts through all trials! 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 3 - JUNE 2

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, “Follower of St. Francis,” help us to find the courage to build up the Church through lives of humble service, loyal obedience, and compassionate love. {pause} We are companions of St. Anthony, Follower of the poor man of Assisi. May we recognize “the Face of Jesus” in our sisters and brothers, we pray:

(State your intentions here…)

O good St. Anthony, Follower of St. Francis, pray for us. Amen.

BRIEF STORY OF ST ANTHONY'S LIFE

ST. ANTHONY EXPERIENCES THE CALL OF THE FRANCISCAN WAY OF LIFE

Already ordained a priest in the Canons Regular, St. Anthony began to discern that God was calling him to a Franciscan vocation. He began to visit the nearby olive grove where the friars lived in an impoverished hermitage. There St. Anthony came to know the spirit of St. Francis, the “Little Poor Man of Assisi.” With the permission of the Church, St. Anthony was soon invested as a friar in the habit of the Franciscan Order.

St. Anthony of Padua, pray for us.