Catholic Prayers And Novenas

We call to mind in this novena the sorrows that our Blessed Mother endured during her life. We live in a valley of tears, until we reach our heavenly homeland, and so we ask our Lady to intercede for us. FACEBOOK TWITTER PINTEREST EMAIL Starts: September 6th Feastday: September 15th Introduction Our Lady of Sorrows Novena We call to mind in this novena the sorrows that our Blessed Mother endured during her life. We live in a valley of tears, until we reach our heavenly homeland, and so we ask our Lady to intercede for us. She suffered greatly and can console us in our sufferings, obtaining for us grace from God. Her seven sorrows were: The Prophecy of Simeon The Flight into Egypt The Loss of the child Jesus in the Temple The Meeting of Mary and Jesus on the Way to Calvary The Crucifixion and Death of Jesus The Piercing of the Side of Jesus and His Descent from the Cross The Burial of Jesus Intro Prayer (to be said each day) O sorrowful Mother, I turn t...

St. Francis was born around 1181 in Assisi, Italy, to a wealthy merchant family. Starts: September 25th Feastday: October 4th St. Francis of Assisi Novena Introduction St. Francis was born around 1181 in Assisi, Italy, to a wealthy merchant family. He lived a luxurious life corresponding with his wealth, was much liked, and was high spirited. As a young man he took part in one of the many inter-city battles that were common at the time, this one against Perugia. Instead of finding the fighting noble and glorious, he saw brutal bloodshed, was captured, and was held for ransom, since it was apparent that he was from a wealthy family. The year he spent in prison was a key turning point in his life. Soon after his release, he accepted the grace from God of deep conversion of heart. God famously called him to “rebuild my church, which is falling into ruin,” leading Francis to begin repairing the broken-down church of San Damiano, stone by stone. However God showed him tha...

St. Thérèse was a French Discalced Carmelite nun who lived in the late 1800s. Starts: September 22th Feastday: October 1st Introduction St. Thérèse was a French Discalced Carmelite nun who lived in the late 1800s. She has been a highly influential model of sanctity for Catholics and for others because of the simplicity and practicality of her approach to the spiritual life. Together with Saint Francis of Assisi, she is one of the most popular saints in the history of the church. Pope Pius X called her “the greatest saint of modern times” while Pope St. John Paul II named her a Doctor of the Church (only the third female Doctor at that time). St. Therese of Lisieux Novena Intro Prayer (to be said each day) O Little Therese of the Child Jesus, please pick for me a rose from the heavenly garden and send it to me as a message of love. O Little Flower of Jesus, ask God to grant the favors I now place with confidence in your hands: (mention your special prayer request he...

St. Raphael is one of the three Archangels mentioned in Scripture. He is invoked for finding one’s future spouse, for healing, for travelers, and for the blind. Facts about St. Raphael the Archangel Novena Feastday: September 29th Novena Starts: September 20th Patron saint of travelers, the blind, happy meetings, nurses, physicians, medical workers, matchmakers, Christian marriage, and Catholic studies. Birth: eternal Death: never Healing Prayer of St. Raphael (Say this prayer each day for the 9 days of the novena.) Glorious Archangel Saint Raphael, great prince of the heavenly court, you are illustrious for your gifts of wisdom and grace. You are a guide of those who journey by land or sea or air, consoler of the afflicted, and refuge of sinners. I beg you, assist me in all my needs and in all the sufferings of this life, as once you helped the young Tobias on his travels. Because you are the medicine of God, I humbly pray you to heal the many infirmities of my so...

St. Michael is one of the Archangels and is mentioned several times in the Bible. Starts: September 20th Feastday: September 29th Introduction St. Michael is one of the Archangels and is mentioned several times in the Bible. He leads the Heavenly Hosts into battle, will fight and defeat Satan in the last days, and he will call men to their Judgment. He is invoked regularly by millions via the St. Michael prayer for protection against evil. St. Michael the Archangel Novena Intro Prayer (to be said each day) Saint Michael the Archangel, loyal champion of God and His Catholic people, I turn to thee with confidence and seek thy powerful intercession. For the love of God, Who hast made thee so glorious in grace and power, and for the love of the Mother of Jesus, the Queen of the Angels, be pleased to hear my prayer. Thou knowest the value of my soul in the eyes of God. May no stain of evil ever disfigure its beauty. Help me to conquer the evil spirit who tempts me. I desir...

St. Pio of Pietrelcina, or Padre Pio as he is affectionately known by millions, was a Franciscan priest gifted by God in amazing ways. Starts: September 14th Feastday: September 23rd Padre Pio Novena History St. Pio of Pietrelcina, or Padre Pio as he is affectionately known by millions, was a Franciscan priest gifted by God in amazing ways. Born in 1887, he entered the Capuchin Franciscan order as a young man. He faced countless trials and temptations during his life, received the stigmata, had the gift of being able to read souls, and was attacked by the devil. Intro Prayer Dear God, Thou hast generously blessed Thy servant, St. Pio of Pietrelcina, with the gifts of the Spirit. Thou hast marked his body with the five wounds of Christ Crucified, as a powerful witness to the saving Passion and Death of Thy Son. Endowed with the gift of discernment, St. Pio labored endlessly in the confessional for the salvation of souls. With reverence and intense devotion in the celebrat...