NOVENA PRAYERS

1⃣ 30 DAYS PRAYERS IN NOVEMBER FOR THE HOLY SOULS IN PURGATORY

2⃣ NOVENA TO OUR LADY OF THE MIRACULOUS MEDAL

3⃣ NOVENA TO CHRIST THE KING

4⃣ PRAYING WITH ST. FRANCIS XAVIER
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1⃣ 30 DAYS PRAYERS IN NOVEMBER FOR THE HOLY SOULS IN PURGATORY

DAY 24 - NOVEMBER 24

"If we deliver a soul from Purgatory, what a joy it is to be able to say to oneself: "A holy soul truly loves God for me and in my name." We create protectors in all the souls for whom we pray, even though we have not yet obtained their deliverance."

Pray 1 Our Father... 3 Hail Marys... 1 Glory be...

DE PROFUNDIS

PSALM 129 (130)

V. Out of the depths, I have cried to Thee, O Lord, Lord, hear my voice.
R. Let Thine ears be attentive to the voice of my supplication.
V. If Thou, O Lord, shalt mark my iniquities, O Lord, who shall stand it?
R. For with Thee there is merciful forgiveness: and by reason of Thy law I have waited for Thee, O Lord.
V. My soul hath relied on His word; my soul hath hoped in the Lord.
R. From the morning watch even until night; let Israel hope in the Lord.
V. Because with the Lord there is mercy; and with Him plenteous redemption.
R. And He shall redeem Israel from all its iniquities.
V. Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord,
R. and let perpetual light shine upon them:
V. May they rest in peace
R. Amen. 

LET US PRAY: Most merciful Jesus, Whose loving Heart was ever burdened with the sorrows of others, look down with pity on the souls of our beloved ones in Purgatory. Hear their cries, and grant that they may soon enjoy everlasting rest with Thee in Heaven. Amen.

PRAYER OF SAINT GERTRUDE THE GREAT FOR THE HOLY SOULS IN PURGATORY
(A prayer which would release many souls from Purgatory each time it is recited)

Eternal Father, I offer Thee the Most Precious Blood of Thy Divine Son, Jesus, in union with the masses said throughout the world today, for all the holy souls in purgatory, for sinners everywhere, for sinners in the universal church, those in my own home and within my family. Amen.
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2⃣ NOVENA TO OUR LADY OF THE MIRACULOUS MEDAL

DAY 7 - NOVEMBER 24

O Most Holy Virgin, O my Mother, ask thy Son on my behalf for everything my soul and all mankind needs so that thy Reign be established on earth. My most earnest request is that thou mayest triumph in me and in all souls and implant thy Reign on earth. Amen.

REVELATION OF THE MEDAL

Then a voice was heard, saying, “Have a medal struck after this model. Those who wear it, blessed, around their neck will receive great graces. The graces will be abundant for those who wear it with confidence.”

(State your intentions here…)

Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory be...

LET US PRAY: O Most Holy Virgin, O my Mother, obtain for me the graces that I ask of thee and inspire me, above all, to pray for the graces that thou most wants to grant me. Amen.

O Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee!
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3⃣ NOVENA TO CHRIST THE KING

DAY 8 - NOVEMBER 24

OPENING PRAYER: Lord Jesus, King of the universe, we want to open our spirit in this novena dedicated to you and contemplate the mystery of your life as an Apostle of the Kingdom with your mind and heart. We ask you, through the intercession of Mary, to establish your reign in our hearts so that united to you, we can make your Kingdom present in the hearts of people and in society.

“I am with you always, until the end of the age.” (Matthew 28:20)

Jesus never leaves us alone. He sent us the Holy Spirit, gave us to his Mother, and remained present in the sacraments. He walks with us along the interior and exterior paths of our existence, but he always leaves us free. His presence is not imposed; it needs to be recognized and accepted.

To make Christ's mystery present is to seek his company and to accompany others on their path.

(State your intentions here…)

Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory be...

CLOSING PRAYER: Lord Jesus, open my heart so that you can reign in it, make present your mystery in me, and transform my life so that you can continue your mission through me. Amen.

Christ the King, Your Kingdom come!
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4⃣ PRAYING WITH ST. FRANCIS XAVIER

This novena is nine days of prayer, in the company of St Francis Xavier, through the letters he wrote. As a Jesuit, Francisco underwent and then, in turn, led others through the Spiritual Exercises of his great friend St. Ignatius Loyola. His writings reflect the spiritual insights and preoccupations of the Spiritual Exercises. We pray to know ourselves better, to discern the will of God for each of us in the daily unfolding of our lives, to hear and generously answer Christ's call to follow him, whatever the cost, and to understand that everything is unmerited gift from God, poured out lavishly upon us “as rays from the sun or waters from the spring."

DAY 1 - NOVEMBER 24

“MAY OUR LORD INCREASE THE DAYS OF [YOUR] LIFE FOR MANY YEARS, AND MAY HE GRANT YOU TO FEEL IN THIS PRESENT LIFE HIS MOST HOLY WILL AND THE SPIRITUAL STRENGTH TO FULFILL IT, SO THAT YOU DO AND ACCOMPLISH THAT WHICH AT THE HOUR OF YOUR DEATH YOU WILL WISH TO HAVE DONE.” (Letter to King John III of Portugal from Malacca in Malaysia, 23rd June 1549).

What are the things in my life of which I am most proud?
Which of these things will I be most pleased to place before God at the close of my life?
What do I need to do more of, or less of, if I am to present my best self to God my Lord?

Lord, each day you give me new life, new graces, new opportunities to feel your presence. Give me the gift of attentiveness to notice you in the people and things which surround my life; that I may grow in faith, and hope and love. Amen.

(State your intentions here…)

Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory be...

St. Francis Xavier: Pray for us!