Catholic Novenas
What is a Novena?
The word “novena” is derived from the Latin word for nine, or “novem.” Typically, a novena refers to nine days of prayer, asking God for a specific intention, often through a Saint’s intercession. Novenas are a beautiful way to grow purposeful, consistent, and persistent in daily prayer.
Why is a Novena 9 Days?
There are a few reasons:
- The first comes from the Acts of the Apostles, when Jesus told His disciples to gather together and pray after His Ascension into Heaven. Tradition tells us that the Apostles, along with the Blessed Virgin Mary, went to the Upper Room and prayed together for the nine days between Jesus’ Ascension (believed to have been 40 days after His Passion/Passover) and Pentecost.
- Nine is significant because of the nine months that Mary carried Jesus in her womb. In fact, people in the Middle Ages traditionally spent nine days in prayer leading up to Christmas to signify the nine months that Jesus spent in the womb of His mother!
- The parallel between Jesus spending nine months in Mary’s womb before coming forth to fulfill His mission on Earth, and Mary and the Apostles spending nine days in prayer before going forth to spread the Gospel is so striking.
Novena to St Luke
Starting nine days before St Luke Feast Day (Tuesday, 18th October). In our parish St Luke’s Feast Day is on the Sunday before 18th of October.In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. Dear St. Luke, I love you with all my heart. Inflame my heart with an ardent love of God and worship of the Trinity. Please intercede for me and help me in this necessity
…Mention your request here…
St. Luke, please help me to grow in grace and holiness, but above all, that I may rest with thee in eternity, help me to do God’s will each and every day to the best of my ability. Help me to hear my Father’s voice and love all with all my heart. Dear St. Luke, I love you. Thank you for your help. Amen St. Luke, pray for us. Our Father, Hail Mary and Glory Be to the Father.
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. Dear St. Luke, I love you with all my heart. Inflame my heart with an ardent love of God and worship of the Trinity. Please intercede for me and help me in this necessity
…Mention your request here…
St. Luke, please help me to grow in grace and holiness, but above all, that I may rest with thee in eternity, help me to do God’s will each and every day to the best of my ability. Help me to hear my Father’s voice and love all with all my heart. Dear St. Luke, I love you. Thank you for your help. Amen St. Luke, pray for us. Our Father, Hail Mary and Glory Be to the Father.
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. Dear St. Luke, I love you with all my heart. Inflame my heart with an ardent love of God and worship of the Trinity. Please intercede for me and help me in this necessity
…Mention your request here…
St. Luke, please help me to grow in grace and holiness, but above all, that I may rest with thee in eternity, help me to do God’s will each and every day to the best of my ability. Help me to hear my Father’s voice and love all with all my heart. Dear St. Luke, I love you. Thank you for your help. Amen St. Luke, pray for us. Our Father, Hail Mary and Glory Be to the Father.
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. Dear St. Luke, I love you with all my heart. Inflame my heart with an ardent love of God and worship of the Trinity. Please intercede for me and help me in this necessity
…Mention your request here…
St. Luke, please help me to grow in grace and holiness, but above all, that I may rest with thee in eternity, help me to do God’s will each and every day to the best of my ability. Help me to hear my Father’s voice and love all with all my heart. Dear St. Luke, I love you. Thank you for your help. Amen St. Luke, pray for us. Our Father, Hail Mary and Glory Be to the Father.
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. Dear St. Luke, I love you with all my heart. Inflame my heart with an ardent love of God and worship of the Trinity. Please intercede for me and help me in this necessity
…Mention your request here…
St. Luke, please help me to grow in grace and holiness, but above all, that I may rest with thee in eternity, help me to do God’s will each and every day to the best of my ability. Help me to hear my Father’s voice and love all with all my heart. Dear St. Luke, I love you. Thank you for your help. Amen St. Luke, pray for us. Our Father, Hail Mary and Glory Be to the Father.
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. Dear St. Luke, I love you with all my heart. Inflame my heart with an ardent love of God and worship of the Trinity. Please intercede for me and help me in this necessity
…Mention your request here…
St. Luke, please help me to grow in grace and holiness, but above all, that I may rest with thee in eternity, help me to do God’s will each and every day to the best of my ability. Help me to hear my Father’s voice and love all with all my heart. Dear St. Luke, I love you. Thank you for your help. Amen St. Luke, pray for us. Our Father, Hail Mary and Glory Be to the Father.
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. Dear St. Luke, I love you with all my heart. Inflame my heart with an ardent love of God and worship of the Trinity. Please intercede for me and help me in this necessity
…Mention your request here…
St. Luke, please help me to grow in grace and holiness, but above all, that I may rest with thee in eternity, help me to do God’s will each and every day to the best of my ability. Help me to hear my Father’s voice and love all with all my heart. Dear St. Luke, I love you. Thank you for your help. Amen Our Father, Hail Mary and Glory Be to the Father. Say 1: Our Father… Say 1: Hail Mary… Say 1: Glory Be…
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. Dear St. Luke, I love you with all my heart. Inflame my heart with an ardent love of God and worship of the Trinity. Please intercede for me and help me in this necessity
…Mention your request here…
St. Luke, please help me to grow in grace and holiness, but above all, that I may rest with thee in eternity, help me to do God’s will each and every day to the best of my ability. Help me to hear my Father’s voice and love all with all my heart. Dear St. Luke, I love you. Thank you for your help. Amen St. Luke, pray for us. Our Father, Hail Mary and Glory Be to the Father.
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. Dear St. Luke, I love you with all my heart. Inflame my heart with an ardent love of God and worship of the Trinity. Please intercede for me and help me in this necessity
…Mention your request here…
St. Luke, please help me to grow in grace and holiness, but above all, that I may rest with thee in eternity, help me to do God’s will each and every day to the best of my ability. Help me to hear my Father’s voice and love all with all my heart. Dear St. Luke, I love you. Thank you for your help. Amen St. Luke, pray for us. Our Father, Hail Mary and Glory Be to the Father.
Novena to St Charbel Makhluf
Starting on the 17th July & ending with an afternoon of prayer on the 24th July. St Charbel Feast Day is on the (24th July).Let us begin, In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
God infinitely Holy and glorified in your saints, who inspired the monk and hermit St. Charbel to live and die in a perfect likeness to Jesus, giving him the strength to detach from the world in order to live fully, in his hermitage, the monastic virtues of poverty, obedience and chastity, we beg you to grant us the grace to love you and serve you as he did.
(Mention your request here…)
Lord Almighty, who has demonstrated the power of the intercession of St. Charbel by many miracles and favors, grant our volunteers the grace of living a beautiful mission and returning home firm in faith, filled with fiery charity. We beseech you by his intercession. Amen
St. Charbel, pray for us.
Say 1: Our Father… Say 1: Hail Mary… Say 1: Glory Be…
Let us begin, In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
God infinitely Holy and glorified in your saints, who inspired the monk and hermit St. Charbel to live and die in a perfect likeness to Jesus, giving him the strength to detach from the world in order to live fully, in his hermitage, the monastic virtues of poverty, obedience and chastity, we beg you to grant us the grace to love you and serve you as he did.
(Mention your request here…)
Lord Almighty, who has demonstrated the power of the intercession of St. Charbel by many miracles and favors, grant our volunteers the grace of living a beautiful mission and returning home firm in faith, filled with fiery charity. We beseech you by his intercession. Amen
St. Charbel, pray for us.
Say 1: Our Father… Say 1: Hail Mary… Say 1: Glory Be…
Let us begin, In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
God infinitely Holy and glorified in your saints, who inspired the monk and hermit St. Charbel to live and die in a perfect likeness to Jesus, giving him the strength to detach from the world in order to live fully, in his hermitage, the monastic virtues of poverty, obedience and chastity, we beg you to grant us the grace to love you and serve you as he did.
(Mention your request here…)
Lord Almighty, who has demonstrated the power of the intercession of St. Charbel by many miracles and favors, grant our volunteers the grace of living a beautiful mission and returning home firm in faith, filled with fiery charity. We beseech you by his intercession. Amen
St. Charbel, pray for us.
Say 1: Our Father… Say 1: Hail Mary… Say 1: Glory Be…
Let us begin, In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
God infinitely Holy and glorified in your saints, who inspired the monk and hermit St. Charbel to live and die in a perfect likeness to Jesus, giving him the strength to detach from the world in order to live fully, in his hermitage, the monastic virtues of poverty, obedience and chastity, we beg you to grant us the grace to love you and serve you as he did.
(Mention your request here…)
Lord Almighty, who has demonstrated the power of the intercession of St. Charbel by many miracles and favors, grant our volunteers the grace of living a beautiful mission and returning home firm in faith, filled with fiery charity. We beseech you by his intercession. Amen
St. Charbel, pray for us.
Say 1: Our Father… Say 1: Hail Mary… Say 1: Glory Be…
Let us begin, In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
God infinitely Holy and glorified in your saints, who inspired the monk and hermit St. Charbel to live and die in a perfect likeness to Jesus, giving him the strength to detach from the world in order to live fully, in his hermitage, the monastic virtues of poverty, obedience and chastity, we beg you to grant us the grace to love you and serve you as he did.
(Mention your request here…)
Lord Almighty, who has demonstrated the power of the intercession of St. Charbel by many miracles and favors, grant our volunteers the grace of living a beautiful mission and returning home firm in faith, filled with fiery charity. We beseech you by his intercession. Amen
St. Charbel, pray for us.
Say 1: Our Father… Say 1: Hail Mary… Say 1: Glory Be…
Let us begin, In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
God infinitely Holy and glorified in your saints, who inspired the monk and hermit St. Charbel to live and die in a perfect likeness to Jesus, giving him the strength to detach from the world in order to live fully, in his hermitage, the monastic virtues of poverty, obedience and chastity, we beg you to grant us the grace to love you and serve you as he did.
(Mention your request here…)
Lord Almighty, who has demonstrated the power of the intercession of St. Charbel by many miracles and favors, grant our volunteers the grace of living a beautiful mission and returning home firm in faith, filled with fiery charity. We beseech you by his intercession. Amen
St. Charbel, pray for us.
Say 1: Our Father… Say 1: Hail Mary… Say 1: Glory Be…
Let us begin, In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
God infinitely Holy and glorified in your saints, who inspired the monk and hermit St. Charbel to live and die in a perfect likeness to Jesus, giving him the strength to detach from the world in order to live fully, in his hermitage, the monastic virtues of poverty, obedience and chastity, we beg you to grant us the grace to love you and serve you as he did.
(Mention your request here…)
Lord Almighty, who has demonstrated the power of the intercession of St. Charbel by many miracles and favors, grant our volunteers the grace of living a beautiful mission and returning home firm in faith, filled with fiery charity. We beseech you by his intercession. Amen
St. Charbel, pray for us.
Say 1: Our Father… Say 1: Hail Mary… Say 1: Glory Be…
Let us begin, In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
God infinitely Holy and glorified in your saints, who inspired the monk and hermit St. Charbel to live and die in a perfect likeness to Jesus, giving him the strength to detach from the world in order to live fully, in his hermitage, the monastic virtues of poverty, obedience and chastity, we beg you to grant us the grace to love you and serve you as he did.
(Mention your request here…)
Lord Almighty, who has demonstrated the power of the intercession of St. Charbel by many miracles and favors, grant our volunteers the grace of living a beautiful mission and returning home firm in faith, filled with fiery charity. We beseech you by his intercession. Amen
St. Charbel, pray for us.
Say 1: Our Father… Say 1: Hail Mary… Say 1: Glory Be…
Let us begin, In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
God infinitely Holy and glorified in your saints, who inspired the monk and hermit St. Charbel to live and die in a perfect likeness to Jesus, giving him the strength to detach from the world in order to live fully, in his hermitage, the monastic virtues of poverty, obedience and chastity, we beg you to grant us the grace to love you and serve you as he did.
(Mention your request here…)
Lord Almighty, who has demonstrated the power of the intercession of St. Charbel by many miracles and favors, grant our volunteers the grace of living a beautiful mission and returning home firm in faith, filled with fiery charity. We beseech you by his intercession. Amen
St. Charbel, pray for us.
Say 1: Our Father… Say 1: Hail Mary… Say 1: Glory Be…
The Divine Mercy Novena
Starting on Good Friday & ending with an afternoon of prayer on the Divine Mercy Sunday.Today bring to Me ALL MANKIND, ESPECIALLY ALL SINNERS, and immerse them in the ocean of My mercy. In this way you will console Me in the bitter grief into which the loss of souls plunges Me.
Most Merciful Jesus, whose very nature it is to have compassion on us and to forgive us, do not look upon our sins but upon our trust which we place in Your infinite goodness. Receive us all into the abode of Your Most Compassionate Heart, and never let us escape from It. We beg this of You by Your love which unites You to the Father and the Holy Spirit. Eternal Father, turn Your merciful gaze upon all mankind and especially upon poor sinners, all enfolded in the Most Compassionate Heart of Jesus. For the sake of His sorrowful Passion show us Your mercy, that we may praise the omnipotence of Your mercy forever and ever.
Today bring to Me THE SOULS OF PRIESTS AND RELIGIOUS, and immerse them in My unfathomable mercy. It was they who gave Me strength to endure My bitter Passion. Through them as through channels My mercy flows out upon mankind.
Most Merciful Jesus, from whom comes all that is good, increase Your grace in men and women consecrated to Your service,* that they may perform worthy works of mercy; and that all who see them may glorify the Father of Mercy who is in heaven. Eternal Father, turn Your merciful gaze upon the company of chosen ones in Your vineyard—upon the souls of priests and religious; and endow them with the strength of Your blessing. For the love of the Heart of Your Son in which they are enfolded, impart to them Your power and light, that they may be able to guide others in the way of salvation and with one voice sing praise to Your boundless mercy for ages without end.
Today bring to Me ALL DEVOUT AND FAITHFUL SOULS, and immerse then in the ocean of My mercy. The souls brought Me consolation on the Way of the Cross. They were that drop of consolation in the midst of an ocean of bitterness.
Most Merciful Jesus, from the treasury of Your mercy, You impart Your graces in great abundance to each and all. Receive us into the abode of Your Most Compassionate Heart and never let us escape from It. We beg this grace of You by that most wonderous love for the heavenly Father with which Your Heart burns so fiercely. Eternal Father, turn Your merciful gaze upon faithful souls, as upon the inheritance of Your Son. For the sake of His sorrowful Passion, grant them Your blessing and surround them with Your constant protection. Thus may they never fail in love or lose the treasure of the holy faith, but rather, with all the hosts of Angels and Saints, may they glorify Your boundless mercy for endless ages.
Today bring to Me THOSE WHO DO NOT BELIEVE IN GOD* AND THOSE WHO DO NOT YET KNOW ME. I was thinking also of them during My bitter Passion, and their future zeal comforted My Heart. Immerse them in the ocean of My mercy.
Most compassionate Jesus, You are the Light of the whole world. Receive into the abode of Your Most Compassionate Heart the souls of those who do not believe in God and of those who as yet do not know You. Let the rays of Your grace enlighten them that they, too, together with us, may extol Your wonderful mercy; and do not let them escape from the abode which is Your Most Compassionate Heart. Eternal Father, turn Your merciful gaze upon the souls of those who do not believe in You, and of those who as yet do not know You, but who are enclosed in the Most Compassionate Heart of Jesus. Draw them to the light of the Gospel. These souls do not know what great happiness it is to love You. Grant that they, too, may extol the generosity of Your mercy for endless ages.
Today bring to Me THE SOULS OF THOSE WHO HAVE SEPARATED THEMSELVES FROM MY CHURCH,* and immerse them in the ocean of My mercy. During My bitter Passion they tore at My Body and Heart, that is, My Church. As they return to unity with the Church, My wounds heal and in this way they alleviate My Passion.
Most Merciful Jesus, Goodness Itself, You do not refuse light to those who seek it of You. Receive into the abode of Your Most Compassionate Heart the souls of those who have separated themselves from Your Church. Draw them by Your light into the unity of the Church, and do not let them escape from the abode of Your Most Compassionate Heart; but bring it about that they, too, come to glorify the generosity of Your mercy. Eternal Father, turn Your merciful gaze upon the souls of those who have separated themselves from Your Son’s Church, who have squandered Your blessings and misused Your graces by obstinately persisting in their errors. Do not look upon their errors, but upon the love of Your own Son and upon His bitter Passion, which He underwent for their sake, since they, too, are enclosed in His Most Compassionate Heart. Bring it about that they also may glorify Your great mercy for endless ages.
Today bring to Me THE MEEK AND HUMBLE SOULS AND THE SOULS OF LITTLE CHILDREN, and immerse them in My mercy. These souls most closely resemble My Heart. They strengthened Me during My bitter agony. I saw them as earthly Angels, who will keep vigil at My altars. I pour out upon them whole torrents of grace. Only the humble soul is capable of receiving My grace. I favor humble souls with My confidence.
Most Merciful Jesus, You yourself have said, “Learn from Me for I am meek and humble of heart.” Receive into the abode of Your Most Compassionate Heart all meek and humble souls and the souls of little children. These souls send all heaven into ecstasy and they are the heavenly Father’s favorites. They are a sweet-smelling bouquet before the throne of God; God Himself takes delight in their fragrance. These souls have a permanent abode in Your Most Compassionate Heart, O Jesus, and they unceasingly sing out a hymn of love and mercy. Eternal Father, turn Your merciful gaze upon meek souls, upon humble souls, and upon little children who are enfolded in the abode which is the Most Compassionate Heart of Jesus. These souls bear the closest resemblance to Your Son. Their fragrance rises from the earth and reaches Your very throne. Father of mercy and of all goodness, I beg You by the love You bear these souls and by the delight You take in them: Bless the whole world, that all souls together may sing out the praises of Your mercy for endless ages.
Today bring to Me THE SOULS WHO ESPECIALLY VENERATE AND GLORIFY MY MERCY,* and immerse them in My mercy. These souls sorrowed most over my Passion and entered most deeply into My spirit. They are living images of My Compassionate Heart. These souls will shine with a special brightness in the next life. Not one of them will go into the fire of hell. I shall particularly defend each one of them at the hour of death.
Most Merciful Jesus, whose Heart is Love Itself, receive into the abode of Your Most Compassionate Heart the souls of those who particularly extol and venerate the greatness of Your mercy. These souls are mighty with the very power of God Himself. In the midst of all afflictions and adversities they go forward, confident of Your mercy; and united to You, O Jesus, they carry all mankind on their shoulders. These souls will not be judged severely, but Your mercy will embrace them as they depart from this life. Eternal Father, turn Your merciful gaze upon the souls who glorify and venerate Your greatest attribute, that of Your fathomless mercy, and who are enclosed in the Most Compassionate Heart of Jesus. These souls are a living Gospel; their hands are full of deeds of mercy, and their hearts, overflowing with joy, sing a canticle of mercy to You, O Most High! I beg You O God. Show them Your mercy according to the hope and trust they have placed in You. Let there be accomplished in them the promise of Jesus, who said to them that during their life, but especially at the hour of death, the souls who will venerate this fathomless mercy of His, He, Himself, will defend as His glory.
Today bring to Me THE SOULS WHO ARE DETAINED IN PURGATORY, and immerse them in the abyss of My mercy. Let the torrents of My Blood cool down their scorching flames. All these souls are greatly loved by Me. They are making retribution to My justice. It is in your power to bring them relief. Draw all the indulgences from the treasury of My Church and offer them on their behalf. Oh, if you only knew the torments they suffer, you would continually offer for them the alms of the spirit and pay off their debt to My justice.
Most Merciful Jesus, You Yourself have said that You desire mercy; so I bring into the abode of Your Most Compassionate Heart the souls in Purgatory, souls who are very dear to You, and yet, who must make retribution to Your justice. May the streams of Blood and Water which gushed forth from Your Heart put out the flames of Purgatory, that there, too, the power of Your mercy may be celebrated. Eternal Father, turn Your merciful gaze upon the souls suffering in Purgatory, who are enfolded in the Most Compassionate Heart of Jesus. I beg You, by the sorrowful Passion of Jesus Your Son, and by all the bitterness with which His most sacred Soul was flooded: Manifest Your mercy to the souls who are under Your just scrutiny. Look upon them in no other way but only through the Wounds of Jesus, Your dearly beloved Son; for we firmly believe that there is no limit to Your goodness and compassion.
Today bring to Me SOULS WHO HAVE BECOME LUKEWARM,* and immerse them in the abyss of My mercy. These souls wound My Heart most painfully. My soul suffered the most dreadful loathing in the Garden of Olives because of lukewarm souls. They were the reason I cried out: ‘Father, take this cup away from Me, if it be Your will.’ For them, the last hope of salvation is to run to My mercy.
Most compassionate Jesus, You are Compassion Itself. I bring lukewarm souls into the abode of Your Most Compassionate Heart. In this fire of Your pure love, let these tepid souls, who, like corpses, filled You with such deep loathing, be once again set aflame. O Most Compassionate Jesus, exercise the omnipotence of Your mercy and draw them into the very ardor of Your love, and bestow upon them the gift of holy love, for nothing is beyond Your power. Eternal Father, turn Your merciful gaze upon lukewarm souls who are nonetheless enfolded in the Most Compassionate Heart of Jesus. Father of Mercy, I beg You by the bitter Passion of Your Son and by His three-hour agony on the Cross: Let them, too, glorify the abyss of Your mercy.
Novena to the Holy Spirit
Starting nine days before Pentecost Sunday & ending with an afternoon of prayer on the Pentecost Sunday.In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen
Oh Holy Spirit, by Your power, Christ was raised from the dead to save us all. By Your grace, miracles are performed in Jesus’ name. By Your love, we are protected from evil. And so, we ask with humility and a beggar’s heart for Your gift of Charity within us. The great charity of all the Saints is only made possible by Your power, Oh Divine Spirit. Increase in me, the virtue of charity that I may love as God loves with the selflessness of the Saints. Amen.
Come Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of Your faithful and kindle in them the fire of Your love. Send forth your Spirit and they shall be created. And You shall renew the face of the earth. O, God, who by the light of the Holy Spirit, did instruct the hearts of the faithful, grant that by the same Holy Spirit we may be truly wise and ever enjoy His consolations, through Christ Our Lord, Amen.
Our Father, Hail Mary and Glory be to the Father
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Oh Holy Spirit, by Your power, Christ was raised from the dead to save us all. By Your grace, miracles are performed in Jesus’ name. By Your love, we are protected from evil. And so, we ask with humility and a beggar’s heart for Your gift of Joy within us. All of the Saints are marked with an continuous Joy in times of trial, difficulty and pain. Give us, Oh Holy Spirit, the Joy that surpasses all understanding that we may live as a witness to Your love and fidelity! Amen.
Come Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful and kindle in them the fire of your love. Send forth your Spirit and they shall be created. And You shall renew the face of the earth. O, God, who by the light of the Holy Spirit, did instruct the hearts of the faithful, grant that by the same Holy Spirit we may be truly wise and ever enjoy His consolations, through Christ Our Lord, Amen.
Our Father, Hail Mary and Glory be to the Father
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen
Oh Holy Spirit, by Your power, Christ was raised from the dead to save us all. By Your grace, miracles are performed in Jesus’ name. By Your love, we are protected from evil. And so, we ask with humility and a beggar’s heart for Your gift of Peace within us. The Saints were tempted, attacked and accused by the devil who is the destroyer of peace. When we are tempted by sin, come to our aid as our Advocate, our helper, and give us Peace that lasts through all trials! Amen.
Come Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful and kindle in them the fire of your love. Send forth your Spirit and they shall be created. And You shall renew the face of the earth. O, God, who by the light of the Holy Spirit, did instruct the hearts of the faithful, grant that by the same Holy Spirit we may be truly wise and ever enjoy His consolations, through Christ Our Lord, Amen.
Our Father, Hail Mary and Glory be to the Father
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen
Oh Holy Spirit, by Your power, Christ was raised from the dead to save us all. By Your grace, miracles are performed in Jesus’ name. By Your love, we are protected from evil. And so, we ask with humility and a beggar’s heart for Your gift of Patience within us. Oh Holy Spirit, You give plentifully to those who ask. Please give us the patience of the Saints who are now with You in heaven. Help us to endure everything with an eternal patience that is only possible with Your help. Amen.
Come Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful and kindle in them the fire of your love. Send forth your Spirit and they shall be created. And You shall renew the face of the earth. O, God, who by the light of the Holy Spirit, did instruct the hearts of the faithful, grant that by the same Holy Spirit we may be truly wise and ever enjoy His consolations, through Christ Our Lord, Amen.
Our Father, Hail Mary and Glory be to the Father
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen
Oh Holy Spirit, by Your power, Christ was raised from the dead to save us all. By Your grace, miracles are performed in Jesus’ name. By Your love, we are protected from evil. And so, we ask with humility and a beggar’s heart for Your gift of Kindness within us. Jesus approached sinners with immense kindness. Holy Spirit, please treat us though we are sinners with the same kindness and give us the ability to treat all others with that kindness as well. Amen.
Come Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful and kindle in them the fire of your love. Send forth your Spirit and they shall be created. And You shall renew the face of the earth. O, God, who by the light of the Holy Spirit, did instruct the hearts of the faithful, grant that by the same Holy Spirit we may be truly wise and ever enjoy His consolations, through Christ Our Lord, Amen.
Our Father, Hail Mary and Glory be to the Father
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen
Oh Holy Spirit, by Your power, Christ was raised from the dead to save us all. By Your grace, miracles are performed in Jesus’ name. By Your love, we are protected from evil. And so, we ask with humility and a beggar’s heart for Your gift of Faithfulness within us. You, oh Lord, are ever faithful. You are faithful until the end. Though we are weak and distracted, please give us the grace to be faithful to You as You are to us! Amen.
Come Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful and kindle in them the fire of your love. Send forth your Spirit and they shall be created. And You shall renew the face of the earth. O, God, who by the light of the Holy Spirit, did instruct the hearts of the faithful, grant that by the same Holy Spirit we may be truly wise and ever enjoy His consolations, through Christ Our Lord, Amen.
Our Father, Hail Mary and Glory be to the Father
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen
Oh Holy Spirit, by Your power, Christ was raised from the dead to save us all. By Your grace, miracles are performed in Jesus’ name. By Your love, we are protected from evil. And so, we ask with humility and a beggar’s heart for Your gift of Gentleness within us. Despite the greatness of our sins, oh Lord You treat us with Gentleness. Dear Holy Spirit, give us Your power to treat all in our lives with the Gentleness of the Saints. Amen.
Come Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful and kindle in them the fire of your love. Send forth your Spirit and they shall be created. And You shall renew the face of the earth. O, God, who by the light of the Holy Spirit, did instruct the hearts of the faithful, grant that by the same Holy Spirit we may be truly wise and ever enjoy His consolations, through Christ Our Lord, Amen.
Our Father, Hail Mary and Glory be to the Father
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen
Oh Holy Spirit, by Your power, Christ was raised from the dead to save us all. By Your grace, miracles are performed in Jesus’ name. By Your love, we are protected from evil. And so, we ask with humility and a beggar’s heart for Your gift of Self-Control within us. Your Martyrs had the overwhelming self-control to remain joyfully through suffering rejecting everything for love of You. Give us this self-control to have command over our emotions and desires that we may serve You more fully. Amen.
Come Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful and kindle in them the fire of your love. Send forth your Spirit and they shall be created. And You shall renew the face of the earth. O, God, who by the light of the Holy Spirit, did instruct the hearts of the faithful, grant that by the same Holy Spirit we may be truly wise and ever enjoy His consolations, through Christ Our Lord, Amen.
Our Father, Hail Mary and Glory be to the Father
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen
Oh Holy Spirit, by Your power, Christ was raised from the dead to save us all. By Your grace, miracles are performed in Jesus’ name. By Your love, we are protected from evil. And so, we ask with humility and a beggar’s heart for Goodness within us. We want to be like Your Saints in heaven. Holy Spirit, renew us by Your power with Your Goodness that we may bring the Good News to the world. Amen.
Come Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful and kindle in them the fire of your love. Send forth your Spirit and they shall be created. And You shall renew the face of the earth. O, God, who by the light of the Holy Spirit, did instruct the hearts of the faithful, grant that by the same Holy Spirit we may be truly wise and ever enjoy His consolations, through Christ Our Lord, Amen.
Our Father, Hail Mary and Glory be to the Father
Novena to St. Robert Bellarmine (The patron st of catechists)
Starting on the 8th September & ending with an afternoon of prayer on the 16th September.Prayer
Dear Lord, we thank You for giving us St. Robert Bellarmine as an example of holiness. Help us to imitate the love of You he showed from the time he was a young student. St. Robert Bellarmine, you were a diligent student during your childhood and adolescence. As you grew in knowledge, you began on the path to holiness and serving God. Please bring my petitions before God Who served!Please also pray for new Catechists in our parish (St Luke the Evangelist Parish, Revesby).
St. Robert Bellarmine, pray for us!
Prayer
Dear Lord, we thank You for giving us St. Robert Bellarmine as an example of holiness. Help us to imitate the devotion to You he showed by choosing to serve You as a priest. St. Robert Bellarmine, you answered God’s call to the priesthood as a young man. You entered the Jesuit religious order, and you continued to serve Him as a Jesuit priest for the rest of your life. Please continue to bring my petitions before the throne of God! You later answered God’s call to serve His Church as an archbishop and a cardinal. You devoted your life to serving God’s Church for many years. Pray for me, that I may be eager to answer God’s call in my life. Pray that I may do my best to serve God in whatever ways He calls me to.Please also pray for new Catechists in our parish (St Luke the Evangelist Parish, Revesby).
St. Robert Bellarmine, pray for us!
Prayer
Dear Lord, we thank You for giving us St. Robert Bellarmine as an example of holiness. Help us to imitate the virtue he showed in his many years of service to Your Church in the Jesuit religious order. St. Robert Bellarmine, you were eager to serve God as a young man. You followed God’s call to enter the Jesuit religious order, and you serve Him faithfully as a Jesuit for the rest of your life. Please bring my petitions before God with such faithfulness! You served the Church in many capacities throughout your life, and you did a lot to help the Church through a tumultuous time. Pray for me, that I may always seek to serve the Church as faithfully as you did. Pray that I may be more eager to devote my life to God each day.Please also pray for new Catechists in our parish (St Luke the Evangelist Parish, Revesby).
St. Robert Bellarmine, pray for us!
Prayer
Dear Lord, we thank You for giving us St. Robert Bellarmine as an example of holiness. Help us to imitate the love of You he showed in his holy work as a preacher. St. Robert Bellarmine, you entered the Jesuit religious order when you were a young man. You persevered in faithful service to God and His Church for many years. Please persevere in bringing my petitions before the throne of God! You became well-known for your preaching as a young priest. You spent many years of your life teaching and helping to lead others closer to God. Pray for me, that I may always do all I can to proclaim the Gospel to those around me. Pray that I may never weary of seeking to do all I can to serve God and His Church.Please also pray for new Catechists in our parish (St Luke the Evangelist Parish, Revesby).
St. Robert Bellarmine, pray for us!
Prayer
Dear Lord, we thank You for giving us St. Robert Bellarmine as an example of holiness. Help us to imitate the devotion to You he showed in his years of faithful service to You and Your Church as a priest. St. Robert Bellarmine, you followed God’s call to the priesthood when you were a young man. You entered the Jesuit religious order, and you served God with devotion for the rest of your life.
Please bring my petitions before the throne of God with such devotion! You became well-known as a preacher and a teacher. You later served the Church as an archbishop and a cardinal, doing a lot of good for the Church during the Counter-Reformation. Pray for me, that I may always follow God’s call in my life. Pray that I may serve God as eagerly as you did.Please also pray for new Catechists in our parish (St Luke the Evangelist Parish, Revesby).
St. Robert Bellarmine, pray for us!
Prayer
Dear Lord, we thank You for giving us St. Robert Bellarmine as an example of holiness. Help us to imitate the love of You he showed in devoting a lot of time and effort to writing about You. St. Robert Bellarmine, you lived in a time when many heresies were gaining traction in the Church. You wrote an exhaustive work defending true Church teaching against these heresies, out of love for God. Please bring my petitions before God Whom you loved so dearly! You wrote many significant works of both instruction and devotion. You were eventually named a Doctor of the Church because of all the influential works you wrote. Pray for me, that I may always be eager to help others grow closer to God. Pray that I may always do all I can to serve God worthily.Please also pray for new Catechists in our parish (St Luke the Evangelist Parish, Revesby).
St. Robert Bellarmine, pray for us!
Prayer
Dear Lord, we thank You for giving us St. Robert Bellarmine as an example of holiness. Help us to imitate the virtue he showed in doing all he could to help bring about much-needed reform within the Church. St. Robert Bellarmine, you lived in a time when there were many areas of the Church that were in need of reform. You did all you could to help the Church through this tumultuous time. Please do all you can to bring my petitions before the throne of God! Your work was very important to the Church during the time of the Counter-Reformation. You defended the true teachings of the Church and fought against abuses within the Church. Pray for me, that I may do all I can to help the Church today. Pray that I may always be eager to serve God and His Church in whatever ways He calls me to.Please also pray for new Catechists in our parish (St Luke the Evangelist Parish, Revesby).
St. Robert Bellarmine, pray for us!
Prayer
Dear Lord, we thank You for giving us St. Robert Bellarmine as an example of holiness. Help us to imitate the love of You he showed in working to defend the true teachings of Your Church against heresy. St. Robert Bellarmine, there were many heresies gaining prominence in the Church during your lifetime. You persevered in defending the truth against these false teachings, out of love for God. Please persevere in bringing my petitions before the throne of God! You wrote an exhaustive work of apologetics, in order to defend the true teachings of the Church against these heresies. You worked diligently to help defend the truth. Pray for me, that I may always do all I can to defend and promote the true teachings of the Church. Pray that I may grow in love and appreciation for the Church’s teachings.Please also pray for new Catechists in our parish (St Luke the Evangelist Parish, Revesby).
St. Robert Bellarmine, pray for us!
Prayer
Dear Lord, we thank You for giving us St. Robert Bellarmine as an example of holiness. Help us to imitate the devotion to You he showed in his lifetime of service to Your Church. St. Robert Bellarmine, you chose to follow God’s call to the priesthood and the Jesuit religious order as a young man. Then, you continued to serve Him faithfully for the rest of your life. Please continue to bring my petitions before the throne of God with such faithfulness! You went on to serve the Church in many important roles during your life. Your work contributed greatly to the flourishing of the Church during the Counter-Reformation. Pray for me, that I may always be eager to put my gifts to use serving the Church. Pray that I may grow in love for God and His Church each day.Please also pray for new Catechists in our parish (St Luke the Evangelist Parish, Revesby).
St. Robert Bellarmine, pray for us!
Novena for the Holy Souls in Purgatory
Starting on the 2nd November & ending with an afternoon of prayer on the 10th November.Meditation
Manifold are the sufferings which these Blessed Souls must endure, but the greatest of all is the reflection that their sins in life are the cause of their present torments.Prayer
O Jesus, my Savior, I have so often deserved to be cast into Hell; how great were my suffering if I were now cast away and obliged to think that I, myself, had caused my damnation! I thank You for the patience with which You have endured me. My God, I love You above all things and I am heartily sorry for having offended You because You are infinite goodness. I will rather die than offend You again. Grant me the grace of perseverance; have pity on me, and at the same time on those Blessed Souls suffering in Purgatory. O Mary, Mother of God, come to their assistance with your powerful intercession.Our Father and Hail Mary Sweet Lord Jesus have compassion on the Blessed Souls of Purgatory;
Make these Holy Souls partakers of Your happiness Divine.Prayer to our Suffering Savior for the Souls in Purgatory
Sweet Lord Jesus, because of our sins You sweat blood in the Garden of Gethsemane, have mercy on the Souls in purgatory.
R. Lord, have mercy.
Sweet Lord Jesus, because you chose to drink for us the bitter cup of Your Heavenly Father, saying: “Not my will but Thy will be done,” have mercy on the Souls in purgatory.
R. Lord, have mercy.
Sweet Lord Jesus, because You endured the pains of the most cruel scourging on your holy body, have mercy on the Souls in purgatory.
R. Lord, have mercy.
Sweet Lord Jesus, because you endured the crowning of thorns as they puncture your holy head, have mercy on the Souls in purgatory.
R. Lord, have mercy.
Sweet Lord Jesus, because you endured the pain of carrying the Cross to Calvary for us, have mercy on the Souls in purgatory.
R. Lord, have mercy.
Sweet Lord Jesus, because of the pain you endured as your hands and feet were being nailed to the Cross, have mercy on the Souls in purgatory.
R. Lord, have mercy.
Sweet Lord Jesus, because of the most bitter agony you endured as a crucified criminal to save us from hell, have mercy on the Souls in purgatory.
R. Lord, have mercy.
Sweet Lord Jesus, because of the immense pain You endured as you breathe forth Your Blessed Soul, have mercy on the Souls in purgatory.
R. Lord, have mercy. [At this moment, ask the Holy Souls in purgatory to intercede for you. Always ask them to pray for you to have the HOLY FEAR OF GOD.]Blessed Souls, now we have prayed for you; we entreat you, who are so dear to God, and who are secure of never losing Him, to pray for us miserable sinners, who are in danger of being damned, and of losing God forever. Beseech God our heavenly Father to grant us the grace of Holy Fear – in Jesus’ Name. Amen.
Out of the Depths Prayer;
(Carries a partial indulgence)
Out of the depths I cry to You, O Lord; Lord, hear my voice!
Let Your ears be attentive to my voice in supplication: If you, O Lord, mark iniquities, Lord, who can stand?
But with You is forgiveness, that You may be revered.
I trust in the Lord; my soul trusts in His word. My soul waits for the Lord, more than sentinels wait for the dawn.
More than sentinels wait for the dawn, let Israel wait for the Lord;
For with the Lord is kindness and with Him is plenteous redemption; And He will redeem Israel from all their iniquities.Meditation
The second pain which causes these Holy Souls much suffering, is the time lost in life, when they might have gained merits for Heaven; and the thought that they are unable to repair this loss, because the time of life and merit is passed.Prayer
Woe to me, unhappy being, so many years have I already spent on earth and have earned nothing but Hell! I give You thanks, O Lord, for granting me time even now to atone for my sins. My good God, I am heartily sorry for having offended You. Send me Your assistance, that I may apply the time yet remaining to me for Your love and service; have compassion on me, and, at the same time, on the Holy Souls suffering in Purgatory. O Mary, Mother of God, come to their assistance with your powerful intercession.Our Father and Hail Mary Sweet Lord Jesus have compassion on the Blessed Souls of Purgatory;
Make these Holy Souls partakers of Your happiness Divine.Prayer to our Suffering Savior for the Souls in Purgatory
Sweet Lord Jesus, because of our sins You sweat blood in the Garden of Gethsemane, have mercy on the Souls in purgatory.
R. Lord, have mercy.
Sweet Lord Jesus, because you chose to drink for us the bitter cup of Your Heavenly Father, saying: “Not my will but Thy will be done,” have mercy on the Souls in purgatory.
R. Lord, have mercy.
Sweet Lord Jesus, because You endured the pains of the most cruel scourging on your holy body, have mercy on the Souls in purgatory.
R. Lord, have mercy.
Sweet Lord Jesus, because you endured the crowning of thorns as they puncture your holy head, have mercy on the Souls in purgatory.
R. Lord, have mercy.
Sweet Lord Jesus, because you endured the pain of carrying the Cross to Calvary for us, have mercy on the Souls in purgatory.
R. Lord, have mercy.
Sweet Lord Jesus, because of the pain you endured as your hands and feet were being nailed to the Cross, have mercy on the Souls in purgatory.
R. Lord, have mercy.
Sweet Lord Jesus, because of the most bitter agony you endured as a crucified criminal to save us from hell, have mercy on the Souls in purgatory.
R. Lord, have mercy.
Sweet Lord Jesus, because of the immense pain You endured as you breathe forth Your Blessed Soul, have mercy on the Souls in purgatory.
R. Lord, have mercy. [At this moment, ask the Holy Souls in purgatory to intercede for you. Always ask them to pray for you to have the HOLY FEAR OF GOD.]Blessed Souls, now we have prayed for you; we entreat you, who are so dear to God, and who are secure of never losing Him, to pray for us miserable sinners, who are in danger of being damned, and of losing God forever. Beseech God our heavenly Father to grant us the grace of Holy Fear – in Jesus’ Name. Amen.
Out of the Depths Prayer
(Carries a partial indulgence)
Out of the depths I cry to You, O Lord; Lord, hear my voice!
Let Your ears be attentive to my voice in supplication: If you, O Lord, mark iniquities, Lord, who can stand?
But with You is forgiveness, that You may be revered.
I trust in the Lord; my soul trusts in His word. My soul waits for the Lord, more than sentinels wait for the dawn.
More than sentinels wait for the dawn, let Israel wait for the Lord;
For with the Lord is kindness and with Him is plenteous redemption; And He will redeem Israel from all their iniquities.Meditation
Another great pain of the Holy Souls is caused by the hideous vision of their guilt, for which they now suffer. In this life the hideousness of sin is not seen as in the life to come; and this is one of the greatest sufferings in Purgatory.Prayer
O my God! because You are infinite goodness, I love You above all things, and repent with my whole heart of my offenses against You. Grant me the grace of holy perseverance. Have compassion on me, and, at the same time on the Holy Souls suffering in Purgatory. O Mary, Mother of God, come to their assistance with your powerful intercession.Our Father and Hail Mary Sweet Lord Jesus have compassion on the Blessed Souls of Purgatory;
Make these Holy Souls partakers of Your happiness Divine.Prayer to our Suffering Savior for the Souls in Purgatory
Sweet Lord Jesus, because of our sins You sweat blood in the Garden of Gethsemane, have mercy on the Souls in purgatory.
R. Lord, have mercy.
Sweet Lord Jesus, because you chose to drink for us the bitter cup of Your Heavenly Father, saying: “Not my will but Thy will be done,” have mercy on the Souls in purgatory.
R. Lord, have mercy.
Sweet Lord Jesus, because You endured the pains of the most cruel scourging on your holy body, have mercy on the Souls in purgatory.
R. Lord, have mercy.
Sweet Lord Jesus, because you endured the crowning of thorns as they puncture your holy head, have mercy on the Souls in purgatory.
R. Lord, have mercy.
Sweet Lord Jesus, because you endured the pain of carrying the Cross to Calvary for us, have mercy on the Souls in purgatory.
R. Lord, have mercy.
Sweet Lord Jesus, because of the pain you endured as your hands and feet were being nailed to the Cross, have mercy on the Souls in purgatory.
R. Lord, have mercy.
Sweet Lord Jesus, because of the most bitter agony you endured as a crucified criminal to save us from hell, have mercy on the Souls in purgatory.
R. Lord, have mercy.
Sweet Lord Jesus, because of the immense pain You endured as you breathe forth Your Blessed Soul, have mercy on the Souls in purgatory.
R. Lord, have mercy. [At this moment, ask the Holy Souls in purgatory to intercede for you. Always ask them to pray for you to have the HOLY FEAR OF GOD.]Blessed Souls, now we have prayed for you; we entreat you, who are so dear to God, and who are secure of never losing Him, to pray for us miserable sinners, who are in danger of being damned, and of losing God forever. Beseech God our heavenly Father to grant us the grace of Holy Fear – in Jesus’ Name. Amen.
Out of the Depths Prayer
(Carries a partial indulgence)
Out of the depths I cry to You, O Lord; Lord, hear my voice!
Let Your ears be attentive to my voice in supplication: If you, O Lord, mark iniquities, Lord, who can stand?
But with You is forgiveness, that You may be revered.
I trust in the Lord; my soul trusts in His word. My soul waits for the Lord, more than sentinels wait for the dawn.
More than sentinels wait for the dawn, let Israel wait for the Lord;
For with the Lord is kindness and with Him is plenteous redemption; And He will redeem Israel from all their iniquities.Meditation
The pain that still more afflicts these Holy Souls, the spouses of Jesus, is the thought of having, during life, displeased by their sins that God Whom they so ardently love. Some penitents have felt so much pain and sorrow in thinking of having, by their sins, offended so good a God, that they died of grief. The Souls in Purgatory understand far better than we do, the claims that God has to our love; they love Him with all their strength. Hence, at the thought of having offended Him during life, they experience pain that surpasses all other pain.Prayer
O my God! because You are infinite goodness, I am sorry with my whole heart for having offended You. I promise to die rather than ever offend You more. Give me holy perseverance; have pity on me, and have pity on those Holy Souls that burn in the cleansing fire, and love You with all their hearts. O Mary, Mother of God, come to their assistance with your powerful intercession.Our Father and Hail Mary Sweet Lord Jesus have compassion on the Blessed Souls of Purgatory;
Make these Holy Souls partakers of Your happiness Divine.Prayer to our Suffering Savior for the Souls in Purgatory
Sweet Lord Jesus, because of our sins You sweat blood in the Garden of Gethsemane, have mercy on the Souls in purgatory.
R. Lord, have mercy.
Sweet Lord Jesus, because you chose to drink for us the bitter cup of Your Heavenly Father, saying: “Not my will but Thy will be done,” have mercy on the Souls in purgatory.
R. Lord, have mercy.
Sweet Lord Jesus, because You endured the pains of the most cruel scourging on your holy body, have mercy on the Souls in purgatory.
R. Lord, have mercy.
Sweet Lord Jesus, because you endured the crowning of thorns as they puncture your holy head, have mercy on the Souls in purgatory.
R. Lord, have mercy.
Sweet Lord Jesus, because you endured the pain of carrying the Cross to Calvary for us, have mercy on the Souls in purgatory.
R. Lord, have mercy.
Sweet Lord Jesus, because of the pain you endured as your hands and feet were being nailed to the Cross, have mercy on the Souls in purgatory.
R. Lord, have mercy.
Sweet Lord Jesus, because of the most bitter agony you endured as a crucified criminal to save us from hell, have mercy on the Souls in purgatory.
R. Lord, have mercy.
Sweet Lord Jesus, because of the immense pain You endured as you breathe forth Your Blessed Soul, have mercy on the Souls in purgatory.
R. Lord, have mercy. [At this moment, ask the Holy Souls in purgatory to intercede for you. Always ask them to pray for you to have the HOLY FEAR OF GOD.]Blessed Souls, now we have prayed for you; we entreat you, who are so dear to God, and who are secure of never losing Him, to pray for us miserable sinners, who are in danger of being damned, and of losing God forever. Beseech God our heavenly Father to grant us the grace of Holy Fear – in Jesus’ Name. Amen.
Out of the Depths Prayer
(Carries a partial indulgence)
Out of the depths I cry to You, O Lord; Lord, hear my voice!
Let Your ears be attentive to my voice in supplication: If you, O Lord, mark iniquities, Lord, who can stand?
But with You is forgiveness, that You may be revered.
I trust in the Lord; my soul trusts in His word. My soul waits for the Lord, more than sentinels wait for the dawn.
More than sentinels wait for the dawn, let Israel wait for the Lord;
For with the Lord is kindness and with Him is plenteous redemption; And He will redeem Israel from all their iniquities.Meditation
Another great suffering is caused these Holy Souls by the ignorance of the time of their deliverance. They are certain of being one day released, yet the uncertainty of the time when their Purgatorial term will have ended, gives them great pain.Prayer
Woe to me, unhappy being, if You, O Lord, had cast me into eternal Hell; for far from that dungeon of eternal pain there is no deliverance. I love You above all things, O infinite God, and I am sincerely sorry for having ever offended You again. Grant me the grace of holy perseverance. Have compassion on me, and, at the same time on the Holy Souls suffering in Purgatory. O Mary, Mother of God, come to their assistance with your powerful intercession.Our Father and Hail Mary Sweet Lord Jesus have compassion on the Blessed Souls of Purgatory;
Make these Holy Souls partakers of Your happiness Divine.Prayer to our Suffering Savior for the Souls in Purgatory
Sweet Lord Jesus, because of our sins You sweat blood in the Garden of Gethsemane, have mercy on the Souls in purgatory.
R. Lord, have mercy.
Sweet Lord Jesus, because you chose to drink for us the bitter cup of Your Heavenly Father, saying: “Not my will but Thy will be done,” have mercy on the Souls in purgatory.
R. Lord, have mercy.
Sweet Lord Jesus, because You endured the pains of the most cruel scourging on your holy body, have mercy on the Souls in purgatory.
R. Lord, have mercy.
Sweet Lord Jesus, because you endured the crowning of thorns as they puncture your holy head, have mercy on the Souls in purgatory.
R. Lord, have mercy.
Sweet Lord Jesus, because you endured the pain of carrying the Cross to Calvary for us, have mercy on the Souls in purgatory.
R. Lord, have mercy.
Sweet Lord Jesus, because of the pain you endured as your hands and feet were being nailed to the Cross, have mercy on the Souls in purgatory.
R. Lord, have mercy.
Sweet Lord Jesus, because of the most bitter agony you endured as a crucified criminal to save us from hell, have mercy on the Souls in purgatory.
R. Lord, have mercy.
Sweet Lord Jesus, because of the immense pain You endured as you breathe forth Your Blessed Soul, have mercy on the Souls in purgatory.
R. Lord, have mercy. [At this moment, ask the Holy Souls in purgatory to intercede for you. Always ask them to pray for you to have the HOLY FEAR OF GOD.]Blessed Souls, now we have prayed for you; we entreat you, who are so dear to God, and who are secure of never losing Him, to pray for us miserable sinners, who are in danger of being damned, and of losing God forever. Beseech God our heavenly Father to grant us the grace of Holy Fear – in Jesus’ Name. Amen.
Out of the Depths Prayer
(Carries a partial indulgence)
Out of the depths I cry to You, O Lord; Lord, hear my voice!
Let Your ears be attentive to my voice in supplication: If you, O Lord, mark iniquities, Lord, who can stand?
But with You is forgiveness, that You may be revered.
I trust in the Lord; my soul trusts in His word. My soul waits for the Lord, more than sentinels wait for the dawn.
More than sentinels wait for the dawn, let Israel wait for the Lord;
For with the Lord is kindness and with Him is plenteous redemption; And He will redeem Israel from all their iniquities.Meditation
The Holy Souls are, indeed, comforted by the recollection of the Passion of Jesus Christ, and the Holy Sacrament of the Altar, since they know they are saved by the Passion of Jesus Christ, and have received, and still receive, so much consolation from Holy Masses and Holy Communions. Nevertheless, they are greatly pained by the recollection of their ingratitude for these two great gifts of the love of Jesus Christ.Prayer
O my Divine Redeemer, You died for me on the Cross, and has so often united Yourself with me in Holy Communion, and I have repaid You only with ingratitude. Now, however, I love You above all things, O supreme God; and I am more grieved at my offenses against You than at any other evil. I will rather die than offend You again. Grant me the grace of holy perseverance. Have compassion on me, and, at the same time on the Holy Souls suffering in Purgatory. O Mary, Mother of God, come to their assistance with your powerful intercession.Our Father and Hail Mary Sweet Lord Jesus have compassion on the Blessed Souls of Purgatory;
Make these Holy Souls partakers of Your happiness Divine.Prayer to our Suffering Savior for the Souls in Purgatory
Sweet Lord Jesus, because of our sins You sweat blood in the Garden of Gethsemane, have mercy on the Souls in purgatory.
R. Lord, have mercy.
Sweet Lord Jesus, because you chose to drink for us the bitter cup of Your Heavenly Father, saying: “Not my will but Thy will be done,” have mercy on the Souls in purgatory.
R. Lord, have mercy.
Sweet Lord Jesus, because You endured the pains of the most cruel scourging on your holy body, have mercy on the Souls in purgatory.
R. Lord, have mercy.
Sweet Lord Jesus, because you endured the crowning of thorns as they puncture your holy head, have mercy on the Souls in purgatory.
R. Lord, have mercy.
Sweet Lord Jesus, because you endured the pain of carrying the Cross to Calvary for us, have mercy on the Souls in purgatory.
R. Lord, have mercy.
Sweet Lord Jesus, because of the pain you endured as your hands and feet were being nailed to the Cross, have mercy on the Souls in purgatory.
R. Lord, have mercy.
Sweet Lord Jesus, because of the most bitter agony you endured as a crucified criminal to save us from hell, have mercy on the Souls in purgatory.
R. Lord, have mercy.
Sweet Lord Jesus, because of the immense pain You endured as you breathe forth Your Blessed Soul, have mercy on the Souls in purgatory.
R. Lord, have mercy. [At this moment, ask the Holy Souls in purgatory to intercede for you. Always ask them to pray for you to have the HOLY FEAR OF GOD.]Blessed Souls, now we have prayed for you; we entreat you, who are so dear to God, and who are secure of never losing Him, to pray for us miserable sinners, who are in danger of being damned, and of losing God forever. Beseech God our heavenly Father to grant us the grace of Holy Fear – in Jesus’ Name. Amen.
Out of the Depths Prayer
(Carries a partial indulgence)
Out of the depths I cry to You, O Lord; Lord, hear my voice!
Let Your ears be attentive to my voice in supplication: If you, O Lord, mark iniquities, Lord, who can stand?
But with You is forgiveness, that You may be revered.
I trust in the Lord; my soul trusts in His word. My soul waits for the Lord, more than sentinels wait for the dawn.
More than sentinels wait for the dawn, let Israel wait for the Lord;
For with the Lord is kindness and with Him is plenteous redemption; And He will redeem Israel from all their iniquities.Meditation
A further great sorrow of these Holy Souls consists in their ardent desire for the Beatific Vision. Slowly and painfully the moments of their Purgatorial imprisonment pass by; for, they love God deeply, and desire to be delivered from their sad prison in order to praise Him forever.Prayer
O God, Father of Mercy, satisfy this their ardent desire! Send them Your Holy Angel to announce to them that You, their Father, are now reconciled with them through the suffering and death of Jesus, and that the moment of their deliverance has arrived. O Mary, Mother of God, come to their assistance with your powerful intercession.Our Father and Hail Mary Sweet Lord Jesus have compassion on the Blessed Souls of Purgatory;
Make these Holy Souls partakers of Your happiness Divine.Prayer to our Suffering Savior for the Souls in Purgatory
Sweet Lord Jesus, because of our sins You sweat blood in the Garden of Gethsemane, have mercy on the Souls in purgatory.
R. Lord, have mercy.
Sweet Lord Jesus, because you chose to drink for us the bitter cup of Your Heavenly Father, saying: “Not my will but Thy will be done,” have mercy on the Souls in purgatory.
R. Lord, have mercy.
Sweet Lord Jesus, because You endured the pains of the most cruel scourging on your holy body, have mercy on the Souls in purgatory.
R. Lord, have mercy.
Sweet Lord Jesus, because you endured the crowning of thorns as they puncture your holy head, have mercy on the Souls in purgatory.
R. Lord, have mercy.
Sweet Lord Jesus, because you endured the pain of carrying the Cross to Calvary for us, have mercy on the Souls in purgatory.
R. Lord, have mercy.
Sweet Lord Jesus, because of the pain you endured as your hands and feet were being nailed to the Cross, have mercy on the Souls in purgatory.
R. Lord, have mercy.
Sweet Lord Jesus, because of the most bitter agony you endured as a crucified criminal to save us from hell, have mercy on the Souls in purgatory.
R. Lord, have mercy.
Sweet Lord Jesus, because of the immense pain You endured as you breathe forth Your Blessed Soul, have mercy on the Souls in purgatory.
R. Lord, have mercy. [At this moment, ask the Holy Souls in purgatory to intercede for you. Always ask them to pray for you to have the HOLY FEAR OF GOD.]Blessed Souls, now we have prayed for you; we entreat you, who are so dear to God, and who are secure of never losing Him, to pray for us miserable sinners, who are in danger of being damned, and of losing God forever. Beseech God our heavenly Father to grant us the grace of Holy Fear – in Jesus’ Name. Amen.
Out of the Depths Prayer
(Carries a partial indulgence)
Out of the depths I cry to You, O Lord; Lord, hear my voice!
Let Your ears be attentive to my voice in supplication: If you, O Lord, mark iniquities, Lord, who can stand?
But with You is forgiveness, that You may be revered.
I trust in the Lord; my soul trusts in His word. My soul waits for the Lord, more than sentinels wait for the dawn.
More than sentinels wait for the dawn, let Israel wait for the Lord;
For with the Lord is kindness and with Him is plenteous redemption; And He will redeem Israel from all their iniquities.Meditation
Another bitter sorrow of these Souls is caused by the reflection that God had distinguished them by so many graces not granted to others, and that they compelled Him, by their sins, to condemn them to these sufferings, and that they had deserved Hell, and were pardoned and saved only by the mercy of God.Prayer
O my God! I also am one of these ungrateful beings, having received so much grace, and yet despised Your love, and deserve to be cast by You into Hell. But Your infinite goodness has spared me until now. Therefore, I now love You above all things, and I am heartily sorry for having offended You. Grant me the grace of holy perseverance. Have compassion on me, and, at the same time on the Holy Souls suffering in Purgatory. O Mary, Mother of God, come to their assistance with your powerful intercession.Our Father and Hail Mary Sweet Lord Jesus have compassion on the Blessed Souls of Purgatory;
Make these Holy Souls partakers of Your happiness Divine.Prayer to our Suffering Savior for the Souls in Purgatory
Sweet Lord Jesus, because of our sins You sweat blood in the Garden of Gethsemane, have mercy on the Souls in purgatory.
R. Lord, have mercy.
Sweet Lord Jesus, because you chose to drink for us the bitter cup of Your Heavenly Father, saying: “Not my will but Thy will be done,” have mercy on the Souls in purgatory.
R. Lord, have mercy.
Sweet Lord Jesus, because You endured the pains of the most cruel scourging on your holy body, have mercy on the Souls in purgatory.
R. Lord, have mercy.
Sweet Lord Jesus, because you endured the crowning of thorns as they puncture your holy head, have mercy on the Souls in purgatory.
R. Lord, have mercy.
Sweet Lord Jesus, because you endured the pain of carrying the Cross to Calvary for us, have mercy on the Souls in purgatory.
R. Lord, have mercy.
Sweet Lord Jesus, because of the pain you endured as your hands and feet were being nailed to the Cross, have mercy on the Souls in purgatory.
R. Lord, have mercy.
Sweet Lord Jesus, because of the most bitter agony you endured as a crucified criminal to save us from hell, have mercy on the Souls in purgatory.
R. Lord, have mercy.
Sweet Lord Jesus, because of the immense pain You endured as you breathe forth Your Blessed Soul, have mercy on the Souls in purgatory.
R. Lord, have mercy. [At this moment, ask the Holy Souls in purgatory to intercede for you. Always ask them to pray for you to have the HOLY FEAR OF GOD.]Blessed Souls, now we have prayed for you; we entreat you, who are so dear to God, and who are secure of never losing Him, to pray for us miserable sinners, who are in danger of being damned, and of losing God forever. Beseech God our heavenly Father to grant us the grace of Holy Fear – in Jesus’ Name. Amen.
Out of the Depths Prayer
(Carries a partial indulgence)
Out of the depths I cry to You, O Lord; Lord, hear my voice!
Let Your ears be attentive to my voice in supplication: If you, O Lord, mark iniquities, Lord, who can stand?
But with You is forgiveness, that You may be revered.
I trust in the Lord; my soul trusts in His word. My soul waits for the Lord, more than sentinels wait for the dawn.
More than sentinels wait for the dawn, let Israel wait for the Lord;
For with the Lord is kindness and with Him is plenteous redemption; And He will redeem Israel from all their iniquities.Meditation
Great are all the sufferings of the Holy Souls in Purgatory, the fire, the grief, the darkness, the uncertainty of the time of their deliverance from prison; but the greatest of all these sorrows is this, that these Holy Souls are separated from their Divine Spouse, and deprived of His Beatific Vision.Prayer
O my God! how was it possible that I, for so many years, have borne tranquilly the separation from You and Your holy grace! O infinite Goodness, how long-suffering have Your Yourself to me! Henceforth, I shall love You above all things. I am deeply sorry for having offended You. Grant me the grace of holy perseverance, and do not permit that I should ever again fall into sin. Have compassion on the Holy Souls suffering in Purgatory. I pray You, moderate their sufferings; shorten the time of their misery; call them soon unto You in Heaven, that they may behold You face to face, and forever love You. O Mary, Mother of God, come to their assistance with your powerful intercession, and pray for us also who are still in danger of eternal damnation.Our Father and Hail Mary Sweet Lord Jesus have compassion on the Blessed Souls of Purgatory;
Make these Holy Souls partakers of Your happiness Divine.Prayer to our Suffering Savior for the Souls in Purgatory
Sweet Lord Jesus, because of our sins You sweat blood in the Garden of Gethsemane, have mercy on the Souls in purgatory.
R. Lord, have mercy.
Sweet Lord Jesus, because you chose to drink for us the bitter cup of Your Heavenly Father, saying: “Not my will but Thy will be done,” have mercy on the Souls in purgatory.
R. Lord, have mercy.
Sweet Lord Jesus, because You endured the pains of the most cruel scourging on your holy body, have mercy on the Souls in purgatory.
R. Lord, have mercy.
Sweet Lord Jesus, because you endured the crowning of thorns as they puncture your holy head, have mercy on the Souls in purgatory.
R. Lord, have mercy.
Sweet Lord Jesus, because you endured the pain of carrying the Cross to Calvary for us, have mercy on the Souls in purgatory.
R. Lord, have mercy.
Sweet Lord Jesus, because of the pain you endured as your hands and feet were being nailed to the Cross, have mercy on the Souls in purgatory.
R. Lord, have mercy.
Sweet Lord Jesus, because of the most bitter agony you endured as a crucified criminal to save us from hell, have mercy on the Souls in purgatory.
R. Lord, have mercy.
Sweet Lord Jesus, because of the immense pain You endured as you breathe forth Your Blessed Soul, have mercy on the Souls in purgatory.
R. Lord, have mercy. [At this moment, ask the Holy Souls in purgatory to intercede for you. Always ask them to pray for you to have the HOLY FEAR OF GOD.]Blessed Souls, now we have prayed for you; we entreat you, who are so dear to God, and who are secure of never losing Him, to pray for us miserable sinners, who are in danger of being damned, and of losing God forever. Beseech God our heavenly Father to grant us the grace of Holy Fear – in Jesus’ Name. Amen.
Out of the Depths Prayer
(Carries a partial indulgence)
Out of the depths I cry to You, O Lord; Lord, hear my voice!
Let Your ears be attentive to my voice in supplication: If you, O Lord, mark iniquities, Lord, who can stand?
But with You is forgiveness, that You may be revered.
I trust in the Lord; my soul trusts in His word. My soul waits for the Lord, more than sentinels wait for the dawn.
More than sentinels wait for the dawn, let Israel wait for the Lord;
For with the Lord is kindness and with Him is plenteous redemption; And He will redeem Israel from all their iniquities.
St John Marie Vianney Novena
To be prayed from July 27th to August 4thWhat would Catholic life be like without priests?
As St John Vianney reminds us, ‘When the priest remits sins, he does not say, “God pardons you”; he says, “I absolve you.”
How can I get involved?- Pray the novena to St John Vianney for your parish priest commencing on 27th July.
- Give your parish priest a token of love, thanksgiving and encouragement on Sunday 6th August.
ARDENT FAITH
Saint John Marie Baptist Vianney you were born of a deeply religious mother; from her you received the Holy Faith; you learned to love God and to pray. At a young age, you were seen kneeling in the front of the statue of Mary. Your soul was supernaturally carried towards the things on High. Despite the high cost, you answered your vocation!
Against many obstacles and contradictions, you had to fight and suffer to become the perfect priest which you were. But your deep spirit of faith supported you in all these battles. 0 Great Saint you know the desire of my soul; I would like to serve God better; from Him I have received so many good things. For this, obtain for me more courage and especially the depth of faith.
Many of my thoughts, words, and actions are useless for my sanctification and for my salvation, because this supernatural spirit does not stir up my life. Help me to be better in the future.
Holy Priest of Ars, I have confidence in your intercession.
Pray for me during this novena especially for …(mention silently your special intentions).
1 Our Father…, 1 Hail Mary… , 1 Glory Be…
O St John Vianney, Patron of Priests, pray for us and for all priests!
COMPLETE TRUST IN GOD
Saint John Marie Baptist Vianney you were born of a deeply religious mother; from her you received the Holy Faith; you learned to love God and to pray. At a young age, you were seen kneeling in the front of the statue of Mary. Your soul was supernaturally carried towards the things on High. Despite the high cost, you answered your vocation!
Against many obstacles and contradictions, you had to fight and suffer to become the perfect priest which you were. But your deep spirit of faith supported you in all these battles. 0 Great Saint you know the desire of my soul; I would like to serve God better; from Him I have received so many good things. For this, obtain for me more courage and especially the depth of faith.
Many of my thoughts, words, and actions are useless for my sanctification and for my salvation, because this supernatural spirit does not stir up my life. Help me to be better in the future.
Holy Priest of Ars, I have confidence in your intercession.
Pray for me during this novena especially for …(mention silently your special intentions).
1 Our Father…, 1 Hail Mary… , 1 Glory Be…
O St John Vianney, Patron of Priests, pray for us and for all priests!
TRUE LOVE OF NEIGHBOR
Saint John Marie Baptist Vianney because of your love of God you showed great charity towards your neighbour. You could not preach on the Love of God without burning tears of love. During your last years, it seemed as though you could not talk about anything else or live for anything else. Thus you sacrificed yourself to your neighbour by consoling, absolving and sanctifying them to the limits of your strength.
Your charity inspires me to greater love of God, a love which is shown more by acts then by words. Help me to love my neighbour generously as Christ loves them.
Holy Priest of Ars, I have confidence in your intercession.
Pray for me during this novena especially for …(mention silently your special intentions).
1 Our Father…, 1 Hail Mary… , 1 Glory Be…
O St John Vianney, Patron of Priests, pray for us and for all priests!
HORROR OF SIN
Saint John Mary Baptist Vianney, you were so adamant against sin, yet so sympathetic and so ready to welcome the sinner. I come to you today as if you were still alive, as if I were kneeling at your feet and you could hear me. Bend towards me, listen to the repentant confidence for the weaknesses and miserable deeds of mine.
Priest of the Lord, inexhaustible Confessor, obtain for me the horror for sin. You wanted us First to avoid the occasion of sin. I want to take your advice and make the resolution to break bad habits and to avoid the dangerous occasions of sin. Help me today to examine my conscience.
Holy Priest of Ars, I have confidence in your intercession.
Pray for me during this novena especially for…(mention silently your special intentions).
1 Our Father…, 1 Hail Mary… , 1 Glory Be…
O St John Vianney, Patron of Priests, pray for us and for all priests!
CONFESSOR OF SOULS
O Holy Priest of Ars, you knew how important was a good confession for the Christian life. It was to procure the happy fruits of millions of souls that you agreed to be in an uncomfortable confessional, which was like a prison, up to 15 to 16 hours on certain days.
I will try to develop the habit of frequent confession, to prepare properly each time and to have always regret for my sins, so that the grace of final perseverance but also the sanctification of my soul will be assured. Ask this grace for me.
Holy Priest of Ars, I have confidence in your intercession.
Pray for me during this novena especially for …(mention silently your special intentions).
1 Our Father…, 1 Hail Mary… , 1 Glory Be…
O St John Vianney, Patron of Priests, pray for us and for all priests!
REAL PRESENCE
O Holy Priest of Ars, whose only comfort in this world was the real presence of Jesus in the tabernacle, was it not your great joy to distribute the Eucharist to the pilgrims who visited you? You refused Communion to the souls who refused to reform but to souls of goodwill you opened wide the doors of the Eucharistic Feast.
You, who each day at Holy Mass received Holy Communion with great loves, give me some of your fervour. With freedom from mortal sin, obtain for me a sincere desire to profit from receiving Holy Communion.
Holy Priest of Ars, I have confidence in your intercession.
Pray for me during this novena especially for…(mention silently your special intentions).
1 Our Father…, 1 Hail Mary… , 1 Glory Be…
O St John Vianney, Patron of Priests, pray for us and for all priests!
DISPELLER OF SATAN
O Holy Priest of Ars, the infamous attacks of the devil which you had to suffer and the trials which disheartened you by fatigue would not make you give up the sublime task of converting souls. The devil came to you for many years to disturb your short rest but you won because of mortification and prayers.
Powerful protector, you know the temptor’s desire to harm my baptized and believing soul. He would have me sin, by rejecting the Holy Sacraments and the life of virtue. But good Saint of Ars dispel from me the traces of the enemy.
Holy Priest of Ars, I have confidence in your intercession.
Pray for me during this novena especially for …(mention silently your special intentions).
1 Our Father…, 1 Hail Mary… , 1 Glory Be…
O St John Vianney, Patron of Priests, pray for us and for all priests!
EXQUISITE PURITY
O Holy Priest of Ars, a witness of your life made this magnificent praise of you:
‘We would have taken him for an angel in a mortal body.”
You so edified others: the modesty and the exquisite purity radiated from your body. With such charm and with such enthusiasm you preached to others about these beautiful virtues which you said resembled the perfume of a vineyard in bloom.
Please I beg you to join your entreaties to those of Mary Immaculate and Saint Philomena in order that I guard always, as God asks me, the purity of my heart. You, who have directed so many souls towards the heights of virtue, defend me in temptations and obtain for me the strength to conquer them.
Holy Priest of Ars, I have confidence in your intercession.
Pray for me during this novena especially for …(mention silently your special intentions).
1 Our Father…, 1 Hail Mary… , 1 Glory Be…
O St John Vianney, Patron of Priests, pray for us and for all priests!
DESIRE FOR HEAVEN
O Holy Priest of Ars, your precious remains are contained in a magnificent reliquary, the donation from the priests of France. But this earthly glory is only a very pale image of the unspeakable glory which you are enjoying with God. During the time you were on earth, you used to repeat in your dejected hours, ‘one will rest in the other life.” It is done, you are in eternal peace, and eternal happiness.
I desire to follow you one day. Until then, I hear you saying to me:
“You should work and fight as long as you are in the world.”
Teach me then to work for the salvation of my soul, to spread the good news and good example and to do good towards those around me in order that I will receive the happiness of the Elect with you.
Holy Priest of Ars, I have confidence in your intercession.
Pray for me during this novena especially for …(mention silently your special intentions).
1 Our Father…, 1 Hail Mary… , 1 Glory Be…
O St John Vianney, Patron of Priests, pray for us and for all priests!
