Novena Begins: May 4th Feast Day: May 13th Patron saint of Diocese of Leiria-Fátima, Portugal Day 1 – Novena to Our Lady of Fatima Let us begin, In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. Most Holy Virgin, who has deigned to come to Fatima to reveal to the three little shepherds the treasures of graces hidden in … Continue reading Novena to Our Lady of Fatima
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 St. 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
Patron Saint of Spiritual Directors, Spiritual Leaders Day 1 – St. Ephrem the Syrian Novena Let us begin, In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. O Lord and Master of my life, take from me the spirit of sloth, despair, lust of power, and idle talk.But give rather the spirit of chastity, humility, patience, and love to … Continue reading St. Ephrem the Syrian Novena
Novena Begins: May 31 Feast Day: June 9 Patron Saint of Derry, Poets, Ireland, Scotland, Floods Day 1 – St. Columba Novena Let us begin, In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. Let me bless Almighty God,whose power extends over sea and land, whose angels watch over all. Let me study sacred books to calm my soul: I pray … Continue reading Saint Columba Novena
