NOVENA PRAYERS

1⃣ NOVENA TO ST. DYMPHNA

2⃣ NOVENA FOR THE ASCENSION

3⃣ NOVENA TO ST. RITA OF CASCIA
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1⃣ NOVENA TO ST. DYMPHNA

DAY 8 - MAY 13

FOR TEMPERANCE

O God, You made St. Dymphna resplendent in the virtue of temperance so that she mastered sensual inclinations and used temporal goods prudently. With temperance she combined the beautiful virtues of modesty, docility and humility. Let us not forget that humility is called the foundation of all virtue because it banishes from the soul pride, the obstacle to grace. Through the intercession of St. Dymphna, we beg Thee to guide and direct us, so that being preserved from evil and nervous disorders, we may obey till death the commandments and counsels Thou hast given us, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

(State your intentions here...)

Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be…

St. Dymphna: Pray for us!
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2⃣ NOVENA FOR THE ASCENSION

DAY 2 - MAY 13

REFLECTION: Jesus told his Apostles that he would send his Holy Spirit to be with them after he ascended to the Father in heaven. When he said that he would leave them soon, this must have greatly saddened his Apostles, but he asked them to have faith in his words.

PRAYER: Jesus, please help us to always remain close to You, and we particularly ask You today to help us and all people to grow in the virtue of faith! Help us to grow in all virtues that are necessary for holiness each day of our lives. Give us the grace to do all that is necessary to be Your worthy servants, no matter the cost. And I especially ask in this novena for,

(State your intentions here...)

Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be…

Lord, hear our prayers! Amen.
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3⃣ NOVENA TO ST. RITA OF CASCIA

DAY 1 - MAY 13

PRAYER FOR THOSE WHOSE HOPES HAVE BEEN FRUSTRATED

Glorious St. Rita, you wanted to enter the convent but your parents arranged a marriage for you. We pray for those whose hopes have been frustrated.

We pray especially for (mention your intention...)

Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory be...

PRAYER: Dear Saint Rita, during your entire life on earth you found your happiness by following the will of our heavenly Father. Help me to be as trusting of God in all his designs for me. Help me this day to give myself to him as you did, without limit, without fear, without counting the cost. Help me to be generous in serving the needs of others, patient in all difficulties, forgiving toward all who injure me. Help me to learn more deeply the great mystery of the cross of Jesus, so that by embracing it as you did, I may come to experience its power to heal and to save. Amen.

St. Rita of Cascia: Pray for us!