About St. Homobonus
Saint Homobonus was a 12th-century layman from Cremona known for his honesty in business, deep faith, and extraordinary generosity to the poor. Though he worked successfully as a tailor and merchant, he never allowed wealth to control his heart. Instead, he used his earnings to help those in need, support the Church, and serve Christ through acts of charity.
St. Homobonus attended Mass daily, prayed faithfully, and lived a life centered on God despite the demands of work and business. He is remembered as a powerful example that holiness can be achieved in ordinary daily life through integrity, charity, and devotion. He died while attending Mass in 1197 and was canonized shortly after because of his holy life and widespread devotion.
Today, St. Homobonus is honored as the patron saint of businesspeople, merchants, tailors, and cloth workers.
Who is Saint Homobonus?
St. Homobonus was a Catholic layman from Cremona who became known for honesty in business, generosity to the poor, and deep devotion to God.
What is St. Homobonus the patron saint of?
He is the patron saint of merchants, businesspeople, tailors, cloth workers, and those seeking integrity in their work.
What do people pray for in the St. Homobonus Novena?
People commonly pray for:
- Financial stability
- Honest employment
- Success in business
- Protection from greed
- Wisdom in financial decisions
When is the feast day of Saint Homobonus?
His feast day is celebrated on November 13.
Why pray the St. Homobonus Novena?
This novena asks for St. Homobonus’ intercession to help us work honestly, use money wisely, and remain generous toward others while trusting in God’s providence.
Novena Begins: November 4th
Feast Day: November 13rd
Day 1 – St. Homobonus Novena Prayer
Let us begin in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Beloved St. Homobonus,
faithful servant of God and honest worker,
you used your success to bless others
and lived with integrity and generosity.
Help me to follow your example in my work.
Keep me from greed and dishonest gain,
and guide me to choose virtue over comfort.
May I honor God in all I do
and trust in His providence each day.
(Mention your request here…)
St. Homobonus, pray for me.
Amen.
Pray Our Father…
Pray Hail Mary…
Pray Glory Be…
Day 2 – St. Homobonus Novena Prayer
Let us begin in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Beloved St. Homobonus,
faithful servant of God and honest worker,
you used your success to bless others
and lived with integrity and generosity.
Help me to follow your example in my work.
Keep me from greed and dishonest gain,
and guide me to choose virtue over comfort.
May I honor God in all I do
and trust in His providence each day.
(Mention your request here…)
St. Homobonus, pray for me.
Amen.
Pray Our Father…
Pray Hail Mary…
Pray Glory Be…
Day 3 – St. Homobonus Novena Prayer
Let us begin in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Beloved St. Homobonus,
faithful servant of God and honest worker,
you used your success to bless others
and lived with integrity and generosity.
Help me to follow your example in my work.
Keep me from greed and dishonest gain,
and guide me to choose virtue over comfort.
May I honor God in all I do
and trust in His providence each day.
(Mention your request here…)
St. Homobonus, pray for me.
Amen.
Pray Our Father…
Pray Hail Mary…
Pray Glory Be…
Day 4 – St. Homobonus Novena Prayer
Let us begin in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Beloved St. Homobonus,
faithful servant of God and honest worker,
you used your success to bless others
and lived with integrity and generosity.
Help me to follow your example in my work.
Keep me from greed and dishonest gain,
and guide me to choose virtue over comfort.
May I honor God in all I do
and trust in His providence each day.
(Mention your request here…)
St. Homobonus, pray for me.
Amen.
Pray Our Father…
Pray Hail Mary…
Pray Glory Be…
Day 5 – St. Homobonus Novena Prayer
Let us begin in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Beloved St. Homobonus,
faithful servant of God and honest worker,
you used your success to bless others
and lived with integrity and generosity.
Help me to follow your example in my work.
Keep me from greed and dishonest gain,
and guide me to choose virtue over comfort.
May I honor God in all I do
and trust in His providence each day.
(Mention your request here…)
St. Homobonus, pray for me.
Amen.
Pray Our Father…
Pray Hail Mary…
Pray Glory Be…
Day 6 – St. Homobonus Novena Prayer
Let us begin in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Beloved St. Homobonus,
faithful servant of God and honest worker,
you used your success to bless others
and lived with integrity and generosity.
Help me to follow your example in my work.
Keep me from greed and dishonest gain,
and guide me to choose virtue over comfort.
May I honor God in all I do
and trust in His providence each day.
(Mention your request here…)
St. Homobonus, pray for me.
Amen.
Pray Our Father…
Pray Hail Mary…
Pray Glory Be…
Day 7 – St. Homobonus Novena Prayer
Let us begin in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Beloved St. Homobonus,
faithful servant of God and honest worker,
you used your success to bless others
and lived with integrity and generosity.
Help me to follow your example in my work.
Keep me from greed and dishonest gain,
and guide me to choose virtue over comfort.
May I honor God in all I do
and trust in His providence each day.
(Mention your request here…)
St. Homobonus, pray for me.
Amen.
Pray Our Father…
Pray Hail Mary…
Pray Glory Be…
Day 8 – St. Homobonus Novena Prayer
Let us begin in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Beloved St. Homobonus,
faithful servant of God and honest worker,
you used your success to bless others
and lived with integrity and generosity.
Help me to follow your example in my work.
Keep me from greed and dishonest gain,
and guide me to choose virtue over comfort.
May I honor God in all I do
and trust in His providence each day.
(Mention your request here…)
St. Homobonus, pray for me.
Amen.
Pray Our Father…
Pray Hail Mary…
Pray Glory Be…
Day 9 – St. Homobonus Novena Prayer
Let us begin in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Beloved St. Homobonus,
faithful servant of God and honest worker,
you used your success to bless others
and lived with integrity and generosity.
Help me to follow your example in my work.
Keep me from greed and dishonest gain,
and guide me to choose virtue over comfort.
May I honor God in all I do
and trust in His providence each day.
(Mention your request here…)
St. Homobonus, pray for me.
Amen.
Pray Our Father…
Pray Hail Mary…
Pray Glory Be…
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