NOVENA PRAYERS

1⃣ NOVENA TO THE HOLY SPIRIT

2⃣ NOVENA TO ST. RITA OF CASCIA

3⃣ NOVENA TO MARY HELP OF CHRISTIANS
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1⃣ NOVENA TO THE HOLY SPIRIT

DAY 7 - MAY 16

GENTLENESS

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 Gentleness within us.

Despite the gravity of our sins, oh Lord thou treat us with Gentleness. Dear Holy Spirit, give us thy power to treat all in our lives with the Gentleness of the Saints. Amen.

(State your intentions here...)

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.
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2⃣ NOVENA TO ST. RITA OF CASCIA

DAY 4 - MAY 16

PRAYER FOR THOSE WHO EXPERIENCE DISCORD AND HATRED IN THE FAMILY

Glorious St. Rita, you brokered peace between your husband's family and the family of his murderer. We ask you to intercede anywhere in our lives where there is discord and hatred, and for all families affected by animosity.

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 2 - MAY 16

O Mary, by Thy visit to Thy cousin, Saint Elizabeth, Thou joyfully spread the good news of the coming of Jesus among men. May many young people generously follow Thine example, and give their lives totally to the service of Thy Son as priests, brothers and sisters.

(State your intentions here...)

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!