Novena to the Magi in anticipation of the Epiphany
This Novena is especially prayed beginning on 28 December (the Feast of the Holy Innocents)
and ending on 5 January (the Vigil of the Epiphany).
At Thy birth, O Jesus, a star of wondrous splendor sh
V. O merciful Jesus! (head bow)
R. Who didst in Thine early infancy commence Thine office of
Savior, by shedding Thy precious Blood, * and assuming for us that Name which is above all names; * we thank Thee for such early proofs of Thine infinite love;
Most Bountiful God, I sincerely and humbly thank Thee for all of Thy many benefits to me during the past year, and for the privilege of beginning a new year. Do Thou mercifully continue Thy gracious help and protection, so that I may not only spend t
Here are two novenas for you to choose from.
Novena to the Holy Innocents: Pray for an end to abortion and violence against children by Bishop Jaime Soto
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Heavenly Father, By their wordless profession of faith in Thy Son, the Holy Innocents were give
O glorious Apostle who, on account of thy virginal purity, wast so beloved by Jesus as to deserve to lay thy head upon His divine breast, and to be left, in His place, as son to His most holy Mother: I beg thee to inflame me with a most ardent love t
The Apostles chose Stephen the deacon, a man full of faith and of the Holy Ghost, whom the Jews stoned whilst he prayed, saying: "Lord Jesus, receive my spirit, and lay not this sin to their charge."
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V. By the merits and prayers of blessed Stephen,
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NOVENA FOR CHRISTMAS
December 16
O Shepherd that rulest Israel, Thou that leadest Joseph like a sheep, come to guide and comfort us. (Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory be)
December 17
O Wisdom that comest out of the mouth of the Most High, that reachest fr
O glorious Apostle Thomas! who didst lead to Christ so many unbelieving nations, hear now the prayers of the faithful, who beseech thee to lead them to that same Jesus, Who, in five days, will have shown Himself to His Church. That we may merit to a
NOVENA TO OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE. Dec. 3 - 11
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Begins December 3. Concludes on December 11
(Vigil of the Feast of the Virgin of Guadalupe)
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Our Lady of Guadalupe, according to thy message in Mexico, I venerate thee as the Virgin Mot
Come to me, O Divine Savior, vouchsafe to be born in my heart. Grant that, taught by Thine example, and assisted by Thy grace, I may be poor in spirit and humble of heart. Keep me chaste and obedient. I wish to live but for Thee, and to do all things
Say 15 x a day from Nov 30 through Dec 24
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V. Hail and blessed be the hour and moment at which the Son of God was born,
R. Of the most pure Virgin Mary, at midnight, in Bethlehem, in piercing cold.
V. In that hour vouchsafe, O my God, I beseech Thee,
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Remember, thou was miraculously preserved from even the shadow of sin, because thou was destined to become not only the Mother of God, but also the mother, the refuge, and the advocate of man;
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St. Nicholas, Glorious Confessor of Christ,assist us in thy loving kindness.
Glorious St. Nicholas, my special Patron from thy throne in glory, thou dost enjoy the presence of God, turn thine eyes in pity upon me and attain for me from our Lord the
This novena to Saint Francis Xavier is for the most precious blessings of living and dying in the state of grace.
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Most amiable and most loving Saint Francis Xavier,
in union with thee I reverently adore the Divine Majesty. I rejoice exceedingly on
O Immaculate Virgin Mary, Mother of Our Lord Jesus and our Mother, penetrated with the most lively confidence in thine all-powerful and never-failing intercession, manifested so often through the Miraculous Medal, we thy loving and trustful children
Almighty and eternal God! With lively faith and reverently worshiping Thy divine Majesty, I prostrate myself before Thee and invoke with filial trust Thy supreme bounty and mercy. Illumine the darkness of my intellect with a ray of Thy heavenly ligh
Gracious and lovable art thou in thy splendor, O holy Mother of God!
Show me thy countenance. Let thy words sound in my ears, for thy voice is sweet and thy countenance is beautiful.
Turn to us in thy beauty and loveliness!
Come forth in majesty and rei
Novena of the Litany of Saint Gertrude the Great.
Lord, have mercy.
Lord, have mercy, Christ, have mercy.
Christ, have mercy,
Lord, have mercy.
Lord, have mercy, Christ, hear us.
Christ, graciously hear us.
God the Father of Heaven, have mercy on us.
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Please say this short prayer each day during the month of November for the Poor Souls in Purgatory. . My Jesus, by the sorrows Thou didst suffer in Thy agony in the garden, in Thy scourging and crowning with thorns, in the way to Calvary, in Thy cruc
O most gentle Heart of Jesus, ever present in the Blessed Sacrament,
ever consumed with burning love for the poor captive souls in Purgatory,
have mercy on the souls of Thy departed servants.
Be not severe in Thy judgments,
but let some drops of Th
