NOVENA PRAYERS
1⃣ NOVENA TO ST. NICHOLAS OF TOLENTINO
2⃣ NOVENA IN HONOUR OF THE EXALTATION OF THE HOLY CROSS
3⃣ NOVENA IN HONOUR OF OUR LADY OF SORROWS
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1⃣ NOVENA TO ST. NICHOLAS OF TOLENTINO
DAY 8 - SEPTEMBER 8
Lord, God of Holiness and light. You do not allow any shadow of darkness or evil in your sight, and so in your mercy you grant to those who have left this world burdened with sin, a time of purification, applying to them the spiritual treasures of your holy Church.
Hear my prayer and through the merits of Christ, the Blessed Virgin, the saints, and all your faithful people bring to an end this time of waiting for our beloved dead, especially…
In your providence you have chosen St. Nicholas as a special intercessor on behalf of the departed. Hear also his fervent prayer for those whom I recommend to you through his intercession.
(State your intentions here...)
Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be…
PRAYER: Grant, we beseech Thee, O Almighty God, that Thy Church, which is made illustrious with the glory of the prodigies and miracles of Saint Nicholas, Thy Blessed confessor, may, by his merits and intercession enjoy perpetual unity and peace. Amen.
Eternal Rest grant unto them O Lord and let perpetual light shine upon them. May their souls rest in peace. Amen.
St. Nicholas, Patron of the Holy Souls: Pray for us!
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2⃣ NOVENA IN HONOUR OF THE EXALTATION OF THE HOLY CROSS
DAY 4 - SEPTEMBER 8
BE WITH US, SO THAT WE CAN FACE OUR TRIALS WITH COURAGE. FOR WE KNOW THAT THROUGH YOU, WE CAN DRAW SOMETHING GOOD FROM THESE EXPERIENCES.
PRAYER: Dear Jesus, your love for your Father and for the whole world brought you to the cross. Gazing upon the cross helps us to remember your bitter Passion and we thank you for your great sacrifice.
Lord Jesus, in remembrance of your sorrowful Passion and Death, please look down upon us and grant the petition we ask for…
(State your intentions here...)
O Jesus, your cross is life-giving! Your death and resurrection brought us salvation. Send us the Holy Spirit while we praise You and meditate on the meaning of your death. Through the Holy Spirit, open our hearts so that we may be able to know that without sacrifice, we can never be your disciples. Through Your Holy Cross, save us. Amen.
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3⃣ NOVENA IN HONOUR OF OUR LADY OF SORROWS
DAY 3 - SEPTEMBER 8
PRAY FOR FATHERS AT THE BIRTH OF THEIR CHILD
'At first I was petrified,' Jon told me. 'Petrified that I would faint or get in the way or not know what to do to help Sarah. But then I prayed to Mary. I know, praying to Mary is something you would think a mother would be doing. But somehow, I think Mary understood Saint Joseph more than anyone else. She probably saw the fear in his eyes and sensed the restlessness of his heart. She probably spent a lot of time praying for him as well. And when I prayed to Mary for my child about to be born, I knew she understood and heard me and prayed for me to her son. At first I was petrified, and then I put everything into God's hands.'
(State your intentions here...)
Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be...
PRAYER: O Mary, sorrowful Mother of the Lord, you have given us a wonderful example of love and strength near the cross. Teach us to love and be generously present to all who suffer. Grant that we may receive you in our home like a mother and learn through your example a new way of accepting the inevitable sufferings of life. Amen.
Our Lady of Sorrows: Pray for us!