Novena Begins:  May 1 Feast Day:  May 10 Patron saint of Andalusia, Spain, Spanish secular clergy Day 1 – St. John of Avila Novena Let us begin, In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.  Almighty and eternal God,who gave your holy Church blessed John of Avila as Doctor,grant that what he taught when moved by the divine … Continue reading Saint John of Avila Novena

Novena Begins:  May 1 Feast Day:  May 10 Patron Saint of People Suffering from Leprosy. Day 1 – St. Damien of Molokai Novena  Let us begin, In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. Saint Damien, you ministered to those in despair and isolation. I call upon you to open my heart and mind, to care for the poor, … Continue reading St. Damien of Molokai Novena