NOVENA PRAYERS

1⃣ NOVENA TO ST. KATHARINE DREXEL

2⃣ NOVENA TO ST. JOHN OF GOD
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1⃣ NOVENA TO ST. KATHARINE DREXEL

DAY 6 - FEBRUARY 27

OPENING PRAYER: Ever Loving God, you called St. Katharine Drexel to teach the message of the Gospel and to bring the life of the Eucharist to the Black and Native American peoples. By her prayers and example, enable us to work for justice among the poor and oppressed. Draw us all into the Eucharistic community of Your Church, that we may be one in You. Grant this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

REFLECTION: THE CROSS

(CHRIST) MAY BE LEADING ME OUT TO A CROSS. IF SO, I CAN HAVE NO HESITATION ABOUT FOLLOWING HIM! I MUST FOLLOW HIM CLOSELY, SO THAT €¦ I SHALL BE NEAR HIM, MY GOOD SHEPHERD, WHO WILL HELP ME TO CARRY IT, FOR HE STILL BEARS HIS CROSS IN EACH ONE OF HIS CHILDREN. - St. Katharine Drexel

(State your intentions here...)

Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory be...

CLOSING PRAYER: I wish to be one who conscientiously takes part in the unfolding of God's plans, and eventually have a glorious part in the final unfolding of time into the glory of God's Kingdom in heaven. If we are disciples (of Jesus) we shall be happy to spend ourselves and be spent for the salvation of souls. - St. Katharine Drexel

St. Katharine Drexel, bearer of the cross, pray for us.
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2⃣ NOVENA TO ST. JOHN OF GOD

DAY 1 - FEBRUARY 27

Dear God, your mercy worked a great conversion in St. John of God's life, and I too seek a further conversion of heart. Please help me to amend my ways as St. John of God did, so that others might say that I am Yours first and foremost. 

I praise you Lord, for your kindness and mercy knows no limits. Your greatness inspired St. John of God to live a life of deep humility and prayer, and I ask for a share of that grace.

St. John of God please pray for (State your intentions here).

St. John of God you possessed a holy zeal that led you to follow God with a heart brimming with love. You were quick to serve others and follow God's promptings in your life. 

Help me to follow the promptings of the Holy Spirit without hesitation. Pray that I too may have a zeal for the things of God and be quick to serve others. Amen.

Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory be...

St. John of God: Pray for us!