NOVENA PRAYERS
1⃣ NOVENA FOR THE ASCENSION
2⃣ NOVENA TO ST. RITA OF CASCIA
3⃣ NOVENA TO MARY HELP OF CHRISTIANS
4⃣ NOVENA TO ST. PHILIP NERI
5⃣ NOVENA TO THE HOLY SPIRIT
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1⃣ NOVENA FOR THE ASCENSION
DAY 9 - MAY 20
REFLECTION: After Jesus rose from the dead, he spent forty days appearing to his Apostles and teaching them how they were to lead his Church. After he ascended into heaven, he sent the Holy Spirit to help his Apostles lead the Church and bring souls to him.
PRAYER: Jesus, please help us to always remain close to You, and we particularly ask You today to help Your Church to be strong and holy! Help us to eagerly serve You and Your Church at every opportunity in our lives. Give us the grace to always do all that You ask of us each day, no matter how difficult it might be. 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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2⃣ NOVENA TO ST. RITA OF CASCIA
DAY 8 - MAY 20
PRAYER FOR US TO BE OPEN TO OTHERS
Glorious St. Rita, you were famed for your compassion and wisdom and many people came to ask your help. Intercede for us that we can be open to others.
We pray especially for (Mention your intentions...)
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!
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3⃣ NOVENA TO MARY HELP OF CHRISTIANS
DAY 6 - MAY 20
O Mary, throughout Her long history, Thou hast always defended Thy Son's Church from the attacks of her enemies. Be with Her now during this present time. Help each one of us to be Her loyal subjects and to work without ceasing for that unity of peace and love for which Thy Son so fervently prayed.
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Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be…
PRAYER: Heavenly Father, place deep in our hearts the love of Mary, our help and the help of all Christians. May we fight vigorously for the faith here on earth, and may we one day praise Thy victories in Heaven. Grant this in the name of Jesus Christ, Thy Son, Our Lord. Amen.
Mary, Help of Christians: Pray for us!
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4⃣ NOVENA TO ST. PHILIP NERI
DAY 4 - MAY 20
PHILIP'S PURITY
Philip, my glorious Patron, who didst ever keep unsullied the white lily of thy purity, with such jealous care that the majesty of this fair virtue beamed from thine eyes, shone in thy hands, and was fragrant in thy breath, obtain for me that gift from the Holy Ghost, that neither the words nor the example of sinners may ever make any impression on my soul. And, since it is by avoiding occasions of sin, by prayer, by keeping myself employed, and by the frequent use of the Sacraments that my dread enemy must be subdued, gain for me the grace to persevere in these necessary observances. Amen.
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Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be...
PRAYER: O glorious St. Philip, who wast so favored by God with the gift of consoling and assisting thy spiritual children at the hour of death, be also my advocate and father when I shall find myself at that dreadful moment. Obtain for me that at that hour the devil may not conquer me, nor temptation overcome me, nor fear itself revile me; but that, strengthened by a lively faith, a fervent hope and, a sincere charity, I may sustain with patience and perseverance that supreme struggle, and that, full of confidence in the mercy of the Lord, and in the infinite merits of Jesus Christ and the protection of the Most Blessed Mary, I may deserve to die the death of the just, and be united with thee and all the saints in the blessed home of Paradise, to praise and enjoy the Lord forever. Amen.
St. Philip Neri: Pray for us!
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5⃣ NOVENA TO THE HOLY SPIRIT
DAY 2 - MAY 20
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 thy power, Christ was raised from the dead to save us all. By thy grace, miracles are performed in Jesus' name. By thy love, we are protected from evil. And so, we ask with humility and a beggar's heart for thy 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 thy love and fidelity! Amen.
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PRAYER: Come Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of thy faithful and kindle in them the fire of thy love. Send forth thy Spirit and they shall be created, and thou shall renew the face of the earth.
O God, Who didst instruct the hearts of thy faithful by the light of the Holy Spirit, grant us in the same Spirit to be truly wise, and ever rejoice in His consolation, through Christ, our Lord. Amen.