Novena Begins:  August 30 Feast Day:  September 8 This prayer is written by St. Anselm of Canterbury during the 12th Century. Day 1 – Nativity of Mary Novena  Let us begin, In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.  Vouchsafe that I may praise thee, O sacred Virgin; give me strength against thine enemies, and against the enemy … Continue reading Nativity of Mary Novena

Novena Begins:  August 27 Feast Day:  September 5 Patron Saint of the Poor, And sick, Youth Day Day 1 – St. Mother Teresa of Calcutta Novena Let us begin, In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.  Dear Jesus, help us to spread your fragrance everywhere we go. Flood our souls with your spirit and life. Penetrate and possess our … Continue reading St. Mother Teresa of Calcutta Novena

Novena Begins:  August 26 Feast Day:  September 4 Patron Saint of Palermo Sicily in Italy Day 1 – St. Rosalia Novena Let us begin, In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.  O God, our Father, mercifully look upon Your people who come to You and grant through the intercession of St. Rosalia, who turned away from earthly … Continue reading St. Rosalia Novena

Novena Begins:  August 25 Feast Day:  September 3 Patron Saint of Musicians, Singers, Students, and Teachers Day 1 – St. Gregory the Great Novena  Let us begin, In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. Oh God, our Father, glorify here upon earth your servant, St. Gregory the Great, by showing us the power of his intercession in … Continue reading St. Gregory The Great Novena

Novena Begins:  August 21 Feast Day:  August 30 Patron Saint of Against Vanity; Latin America, Peru; Philippines People Ridiculed or misunderstood for their piety. Day 1 – St. Rose of Lima Novena Let us begin, In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.  Glorious St. Rose of Lima, you who knew what it was to love Jesus with such a … Continue reading St. Rose of Lima Novena

Novena Begins: August 19 Feast Day:  August 28 Patron Saint of Brewers, Printers, Theologians Day 1 – St. Augustine Novena Let us begin, In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. St. Augustine teach us to be humble and grateful to recognize the gifts of the Lord and to be generous to share them with joy. You, who … Continue reading St. Augustine Novena

Novena Begins:  August 18th Feast Day:  August 27th Patron Saint of Married women; Difficult marriages; disappointing children; victims of adultery or unfaithfulness; victims of (verbal) abuse; and conversion of relatives Day 1 – Saint Monica Novena Let us begin, In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.  Exemplary Mother of the Great Augustine, You perseveringly pursued your wayward son Not … Continue reading Saint Monica Novena