Tag: Novena
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St Bernadette Soubirous
Dear Saint Bernadette, you were chosen by Almighty God as a channel of His graces and blessings, and through your humble obedience to the requests of Our Blessed Mother Mary, you gained for us the…
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Three Magi (Wise Men or Kings)
O Holy Magi, you were living in continual expectation of the rising of the Star of Jacob, which would announce the birth of the true Son of justice; obtain for me an increase of faith and charity, and the grace to..
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St Philomena
O Faithful and Glorious martyr, Saint Philomena, who works so many miracles on behalf of the poor and sorrowing, have pity on me. You know the multitude and diversity of my needs. Behold me at your feet, full of misery, but full of hope…
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St Rose of Lima
Admirable Saint Rose, you were truly a sweet flower blooming on a rugged soil; you were indeed a rose among thorns, bearing, with meekness and patience, the stings of envious tongues, while preserving perfect purity and modesty amid the alluring blandishments of a deceitful world…
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St Francis de Sales
O Blessed Francis, whoO Blessed Francis, who in your life did excel in all virtues, especially in your love of God and of your neighbour, I earnestly ask you to take me under your immediate protection, to obtain from in your life did excel in all virtues…
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St Dymphna
O God, source of our salvation, you enlighten St Dymphna by the light of true faith. Through her intercession, we implore you to strengthen our faith so that by wisely subjecting our souls to Your supreme…
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Our Lady of Mount Carmel
O Beautiful Flower of Carmel, most fruitful vine, splendour of heaven, holy and singular, who brought forth the Son of God, still ever remaining a virgin, assist us in our necessity…
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Our Lady of Lourdes
O Ever Immaculate Virgin, Mother of Mercy, Health of the Sick, Refuge of Sinners, Comfort to the Afflicted, you know my wants, my troubles and my sufferings. Cast upon me a look of mercy…
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St Thérèse – The Little Flower
St Thérèse was a Carmelite nun who, “Wanted to be unknown”. She believed that it wasn’t necessary to do heroic and great deeds to be holy. She said: “Love proves itself by deeds, so how am I to show my love? Great deeds are forbidden me…
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Our Lady of Perpetual Help
See at Your feet, O Mother of Perpetual Help, a poor sinner who has recourse to You and confides in You. O Mother of Mercy, have pity on me. You are called the refuge and the hope of sinners; be my refuge and my hope…