Novena Begins:  July 14 Feast Day:  July 23 Patron Saint of Europe 15 Prayers of St. Bridget Day 1 – St. Bridget Novena Let us begin, In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. Our Father – Hail Mary. O Jesus Christ! Eternal Sweetness to those who love Thee, joy surpassing all joy and all desire, Salvation and Hope … Continue reading Saint Bridget of Sweden Novena

Novena Begins: July 13 Feast Day: July 22 Patron Saint of women, contemplative life, converts, glove makers. Day 1 – Novena to St. Mary Magdalene Let us begin, In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.  Mary of Magdala, woman at the tomb. You did not yet know what awaited you but felt confusion – doubt and loss. Pray … Continue reading Novena to St. Mary Magdalene

Novena Begins:  July 9 Feast Day:  July 18 Patron Saint of the Sick, Nurses, Hospitals Day 1 – St. Camillus De Lellis Novena  Let us begin, In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. O glorious Saint Camillus, special patron of the sick poor, thou who for forty years, with truly heroic charity, didst devote thyself to the … Continue reading St. Camillus De Lellis Novena

Novena Begins:  July 7 Feast Day:  July 16 Day 1 – Our Lady of Mount Carmel Novena Let us begin, In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.  O Blessed Lady of Mount Carmel, grant that we may share in all the prayers and penances of your holy cloistered daughters of the Carmelite Order. Bless their labors and … Continue reading Our Lady of Mount Carmel Novena

Novena Begins:  July 6 Feast Day:  July 15 Patron Saint of Bowel Disorder, Doctor of the Church Day 1 – St. Bonaventure Novena  Let us begin, In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.  Dear St. Bonaventure Cardinal, Bishop and Doctor of the Church, you chose a life that embraced mortification and great humiliation. Choosing to serve those … Continue reading St. Bonaventure Novena

Novena Begins:  July 5 Feast Day:  July 14 Patron Saint of the environment and ecology Day 1 – St. Kateri Tekakwitha  Let us begin, In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.  St.  Kateri, favored child and Lily of the Mohawks, I come to seek your intercession in my present need…  (Mention your request here…) I admire the virtues which … Continue reading St. Kateri Tekakwitha Novena

Novena Begins:  July 4 Feast Day:  July 13 Patron Saint of Macedonia Day 1 – St. Silas Novena Let us begin, In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.  O glorious Saint Silas, at the consecration of this Church, you were chosen as our heavenly guardian, to support us with your prayers and make us strong through your witness to the faith; pray … Continue reading St. Silas Novena

The month of July is dedicated to The Precious Blood of Jesus.  Day 1 – Novena to the Precious Blood of Jesus Let us begin, In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. By the Voice of Thy Blood, O Jesus, I seek Thee, ask Thee and beg Thee, to help me at this time of my need. O … Continue reading Novena to the Precious Blood of Jesus

Novena Begins: July 2 Feast Day: July 11 Name Meaning: “The blessed one”Patron Saint of: Against witchcraft, temptations, poisoning, dying people, monks, kidney disease, fever, civil engineers, school children Day 1- St. Benedict Novena Let us begin, In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. Glorious Saint Benedict, sublime model of virtue, pure vessel of God’s grace! Behold me … Continue reading St. Benedict Novena