NOVENA PRAYERS
1⃣ NOVENA TO MARY HELP OF CHRISTIANS
2⃣ NOVENA TO ST. PHILIP NERI
3⃣ NOVENA TO THE HOLY SPIRIT
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1⃣ NOVENA TO MARY HELP OF CHRISTIANS
DAY 8 - MAY 22
O Mary, the wonderful way Thou hast helped Saint John Bosco's work to grow and spread, shows that Thou havest a great love for the young. As Thou watched over the Child Jesus at Nazareth, so now watch over all young people, especially those most in need, and help them to grow daily in love of Thy Son.
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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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2⃣ NOVENA TO ST. PHILIP NERI
DAY 6 - MAY 22
PHILIP'S CHEERFULNESS
Philip, my glorious Advocate, who didst ever follow the precepts and example of the Apostle St. Paul in rejoicing always in all things, gain for me the grace of perfect resignation to God's will, of indifference to matters of this world, and a constant sight of Heaven; so that I may never be disappointed at the Divine providences, never desponding, never sad, never fretful; that my countenance may always be open and cheerful, and my words kind and pleasant, as becomes those who, in whatever state of life they are, have the greatest of all goods, the favour of God and the prospect of eternal bliss. 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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3⃣ NOVENA TO THE HOLY SPIRIT
DAY 4 - MAY 22
PATIENCE
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 Patience within us.
Oh Holy Spirit, thou give lavishly to those who ask. Please give us the patience of the Saints who are now with thee in heaven. Help us to endure everything with an eternal patience that is only possible with thy help. 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.