Novena Begins:  May 16 Feast Day:  May 25 Patron Saint of Diocese of Sovana Day 1 – Novena to St. Gregory VII, Pope Let us begin, In the name oft he Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. O invincible defender of Holy Church’s freedomSaint Gregory of great renown,by the firmness that you did showin maintaining the Church’s rights against all her … Continue reading Novena to St. Gregory VII, Pope

Novena Begins:  May 16 Feast Day:  May 25 Patron Saint of the sick Day 1 – Saint Mary Magdalen de Pazzi Novena  Let us begin, In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.  I adore Thee, O Eternal Father and I thank Thee on the part of Thy beloved Daughter, Mary Magdalene, for all the graces by Thee … Continue reading Saint Mary Magdalen de Pazzi Novena

Novena Begins:  May 15 Feast Day:  May 24 Day 1 – Mary Help of Christians Novena Let us begin, In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.  Most Holy Virgin Mary, Help of Christian, how sweet it is to come to your feet imploring your perpetual help.If earthly mothers cease not to remember their children, how can you, the most loving … Continue reading Mary Help of Christians Novena

Novena Begins:  May 2 Feast Day:  May 21 Day 1 – Novena to St. Crispin of Viterbo Let us begin, In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.  Lord, you led your faithful servant Crispin through a life of perfect joy to the heights of evangelical perfection; grant that through his intercession and example we may always practice … Continue reading Novena to St. Crispin of Viterbo

Novena Begins:  May 12 Feastday:  May 21 Day 1 – St. Cristóbal Magallanes Novena Let us begin, In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.  Father Magallanes, your quiet witness and noble death are an inspiration to all who suffer physical violence for the faith in unknown ways and in unknown places. May your intercession and courage be … Continue reading St. Cristobal Magallanes Novena

Novena Begins:  May 11 Feast Day:  May 20 Patron Saint of Advertisers; advertising; Aquila, Italy; chest problems, gambling addicts. Day 1 – Saint Bernardine of Siena Novena Let us begin, In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. Jesus, Name full of glory, grace, love and strength!You are the refuge of those who repent,our banner of warfare in … Continue reading Saint Bernardine of Siena Novena

Novena Begins:  May 10 Feastday:  May 19 Patron Saint of Bookbinders, Aquila, Urbino, Molise, Sant’Angelo Limosano Day 1 – St. Celestine V, Pope Novena Let us begin, In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.  St. Celestine, you were pope for only five months, for in that short amount of time it was apparent that although you were very holy, you … Continue reading Pope Saint Celestine V, Novena

Novena Begins:  May 9 Feastday:  May 18 Day 1 – Pope Saint John I Novena Let us begin, In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.  O God, who reward faithful souls and who have consecrated this day by the martyrdom of Pope Saint John the first graciously hear the prayers of your people and grant that we, … Continue reading Pope Saint John I Novena

Novena Begins:  May 8 Feastday:  May 17 Patron Saint of Eucharistic congresses, sadness Day 1 – St. Paschal Baylon Novena Let us begin, In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.  Saint Paschal, you were filled by the Holy Spirit with a wonderful love for the sacred mysteries of the Body and Blood of Christ. Intercede for us now … Continue reading St. Paschal Baylon Novena

Novena Begins:  May 7 Feast Day:  May 16 Patron Saint Roman Catholic Diocese of Clonfert, Journeys and Voyages. Day 1 – St. Brendan Novena Let us begin, In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. Help me to journey beyond the familiarand into the unknown.Give me the faith to leave old waysand break fresh ground with You.Christ of … Continue reading Saint Brendan Novena