Novena Prayer English

[Harcourt Ordonez]

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As I write this, I havebeen holding back tears, because I just found out that, at least for theremainder of Lent, we will not be able to attend Mass in our diocese because ofthe pandemic. The idea of not being able to receive Jesus in the Eucharist,especially during a crisis, is crushing.

Yet this great suffering, this separation, is a chance to be united with Jesus in the Garden and on Calvary. We can join with Him, in a small way, in the isolation, loneliness, distance from God, and abandonment He felt. In being with Him there, we can console His Sacred Heart. (Padre Pio wrote a beautiful reflection on the Agony in the Garden that you can find here that explains in more depth how we can accompany Jesus in His suffering.)

Why do you confuse yourselves by worrying? Leave the care of your affairs to me and everything will be peaceful. I say to you in truth that every act of true, blind, complete surrender to me produces the effect that you desire and resolves all difficult situations.

Surrender to me does not mean to fret, to be upset, or to lose hope, nor does it mean offering to me a worried prayer asking me to follow you and change your worry into prayer. It is against this surrender, deeply against it, to worry, to be nervous and to desire to think about the consequences of anything.

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Bereavement Novena- During times of bereavement, when the weight of loss feels unbearable, our faith can become a guiding light in the darkness of grief. This novena is dedicated to those navigating the stages of grief after the death of loved ones.

Cyril of Jerusalem Novena- St. Cyril of Jerusalem was a bishop of Jerusalem and a Doctor of the Church. Today, Cyril is remembered for defending orthodoxy during the time of the Arian heresy, and he played a part of the council that promulgated the Nicene Creed.

Dedication of St. Mary Major Basilica Novena- The feast of the Dedication of the St. Mary Major Basilica celebrates the dedication of the largest church in the world that honors God through honor of Mary.

Easter Novena- The Easter Novena is a nine-day prayer leading up to the celebration of Easter. This prayer offers the faithful a focused time to prepare their hearts to dive deeper into the greatest miracle of all: the Resurrection of Our Lord Jesus Christ.

Forgiveness Novena- In our fallen world, there are many reasons why we might need to forgive. When sin entered the world, the opportunity to hurt one another and to be harmed by others entered as well.

Holy Innocents Novena- The Holy Innocents is the name given by the Church to the babies killed by Herod when he was seeking to kill the Christ Child. These babies lived in Bethlehem around the time that Christ was born, for a short time.

New Year Novena- When we have experienced great struggles, difficulties, or suffering in our lives during the past year, the New Year holiday can be a time of renewed hope and an opportunity to ask Jesus to bless our lives.

North American Martyrs Novena- The North American Martyrs were eight Jesuits who served as missionaries in North America. During conflicts between warring tribes, the North American Martyrs were tortured and killed.

Novena against Evil- We may never be able to fully understand why God sometimes allows evil in our lives and in our world, but we know that we can always turn to Him for help in our battle against evil.

Novena Against Fear- Fear is a natural human emotion, and even the most courageous people struggle with fear at times. For some people, fear can become debilitating and can interfere with living a fulfilling life.

Novena for Adoration of the Eucharist- Eucharistic Adoration can be very fruitful for us. It can bring many graces to our prayer lives, help us grow in intimacy with Jesus in our lives, and can bring graces to others whom we pray for.

Novena for Baptism- Choosing to be baptized or to have your child baptized is a very important commitment. By choosing baptism, we are choosing to live a Christian life and to follow the laws of the Church.

Novena for Bishops- Bishops play a very important role within our Church. Bishops are in great need of our prayers as they work to lead the Church faithfully and to fight the attacks of the devil against the Church in our modern world.

Novena for Broken Families- Members of broken families suffer a great deal from lack of financial and emotional stability, and from many other ailments resulting from parental absence. Broken families are in great need of our prayers.

Novena for Chastity- There are multiple ways we might be called to live out chastity in our lives. Whether we are married, single, or consecrated to God, we are called to live out some form of chastity.

Novena for Chronic Illness- Chronic illness can be a very difficult cross to bear. Those who suffer from chronic illness endure a lot of physical suffering, and they sometimes suffer from mental and emotional pain as well.

Novena for Clarity- No matter what the reason for seeking clarity, we can always turn to God to ask Him to guide us toward His will for us and toward the decisions that will lead us to a closer relationship with Him.

Novena for Confirmation- Confirmation is a very important sacrament for our individual spiritual lives and in the life of the Church. Through the sacrament of confirmation, we receive an outpouring of the Holy Spirit.

Novena for Depression- Despite the many sufferings we might face, God wants each one of us to be happy during our time on earth. He allows us to undergo sufferings at different times for the ultimate good of our souls and the souls of others.

Novena for Evangelization- Those who work in evangelization are in great need of prayers to carry on their work well, and all of us are in need of grace to be able to do all that is possible in the work of bringing souls to God.

Novena for Family Difficulties- Some family difficulties can feel insurmountable and impossible to solve. As we deal with such difficulties or watch others deal with such difficulties, we should always turn to God for help.

Novena for Family Healing- Problems like addictions, anger issues, and unfaithfulness can take a huge toll on family life. All families that have struggled with these or other painful problems are in great need of healing.

Novena for Financial Help- When it comes to finances, there is often stress involved if you are struggling to make ends meet, are facing an unexpected expense, or are overwhelmed by your financial situation.

Novena for First Confession- The sacrament of confession is a wonderful gift God has given to us. We are very blessed to be able to come to the sacrament of confession for forgiveness whenever we have sinned and repented.

Novena for Hope- Sustaining hope in our lives and growing in the virtue of hope can seem difficult, especially when we suffer. But we should always strive to be hopeful and to grow in this important virtue whenever we can.

Novena for Ordinary Time- In the Church, we celebrate Ordinary Time for a large portion of the liturgical year. Ordinary Time is the season between Christmas and Lent and the season between Easter and Advent.

Novena for Prisoners- We may never know all of the contributing factors that led a particular person to become a prisoner, but we do know that being a prisoner is both a trying circumstance and an opportunity for change.

Novena for Rain- When we are in the midst of a drought, we depend on God to send us the rain we need. When we are in need of rain, we should turn to God to ask Him to send us the rain that is necessary for our sustenance.

Novena for Restoration of Friendship- There are many reasons that friendships may struggle in our modern world. Misunderstandings, personal faults, or sins can all interfere with a friendship and even bring a friendship to an end.

Novena for Someone in a Coma- As we cope with a loved one in a coma, we should never give up hope. We should place our needs before God in confidence, knowing that He can bring people out of comas if it is His will.

Novena for Spiritual Warfare- God will always protect us from the devil, but we must turn to Him repeatedly for help in the battles of spiritual warfare. All who are fighting spiritual warfare are in great need of our prayers

Novena for Success in Education- Education and the ability to learn are gifts from God. We should be thankful to God for giving us the ability to become educated, and we should turn to Him for help as we strive for success in our educational journey.

Novena for the Anniversary of a Death- We know through the teachings of the Church that we are to pray for all the souls in purgatory. We should continually offer prayers for the souls of our loved ones who have died.

Novena for the Anniversary of Priestly Ordination- Pray this novena for a priest who is celebrating the anniversary of their ordination. Our priests make so many sacrifices and they pray for us so much!

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