NOVENA PRAYERS
1⃣ NOVENA TO ST. CHARBEL MAKHLOUF
2⃣ NOVENA TO ST. ANNE
3⃣ NOVENA TO ST. ALPHONSA
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1⃣ NOVENA TO ST. CHARBEL MAKHLOUF
DAY 7 - JULY 21
Oh, Saint Charbel, loved by everyone, helper of the needy; I have firm hope in your intercession before God. Fulfill this grace for me (State your intentions here...).
Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory be...
PRAYER: Oh, God, my numerous sins hinder your grace to reach me. Grant me the grace to repent. Answer me through Saint Charbel's intercession. Return the joy to my sad heart and grant me my demand. You, the embodiment of graces, glory and gratefulness be to you. Amen.
Oh, St. Charbel: a star that counsels the bewildered, intercede for me!
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2⃣ NOVENA TO ST. ANNE
DAY 5 - JULY 21
Great Saint Anne, how far I am from resembling you. I so easily give way to impatience and discouragement; and so easily give up praying when God does not at once answer my request. Prayer is the key to all heavenly treasures and I cannot pray, because my weak faith and lack of confidence fail me at the slightest delay. O my powerful protectress, come to my aid, listen to my petition…
(State your intentions here…)
Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be…
Make my confidence and fervor, supported by the promise of Jesus Christ, increase as the trial to which God in His goodness subjects me is prolonged, that I may obtain like you more than I can venture to ask for. In the future I will remember that I am made for heaven and not for earth; for eternity and not for time; that consequently I must ask, above all, the salvation of my soul which is assured to all who pray properly and who persevere in prayer. Amen.
St. Anne: Pray for us!
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3⃣ NOVENA TO ST. ALPHONSA
DAY 3 - JULY 21
LOVE OF GOD
O Lord, who said those who want to inherit eternal life “must love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your strength, and with all your mind” (Lk 10/27), fill our hearts with the love of God. Let our lives be inspired by the life of St. Alphonsa who said even during her sleepless nights of ailment ‘I love my Jesus'. Bless us Lord to imbibe the spiritual thirst of St. Alphonsa who surrendered herself fully to the Word of God and desired ardently to become a small spark in the flame of love in your Sacred Heart. Give us the grace to taste the sweetness of Your Word and understand the depth of Your love for us that we may lead a life of total conversion O Lord. The Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit, the Lord of all, forever. Amen.
(State your intentions here…)
Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be…
PRAYER: Lord, our God, illumine our hearts and minds to hear and understand the sweet voice of Your life-giving and Divine commandments. In Your mercy and grace grant that they bear in us the fruits of love, hope and salvation, beneficial to our body and soul and that we may constantly praise You, Lord of all, The Father, The Son, and The Holy Spirit, Lord of all, forever. Amen.
St. Alphonsa: Pray for us!