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St. Anthony of Padua's feast day is celebrated on June 13. He is the patron saint of: amputees, animals, barrenness, elderly people, faith in the Blessed Sacrament, harvests, lost articles, mail, American Indians, oppressed people, poor people, pregnant women, sailors, swineherds, and travellers. The novena begins on Saturday, June 4th and continues for a total of nine consecutive days. Prayer O wonderful St. Anthony, glorious on account of the fame of your miracles, and through the condescension of Jesus in coming in the form of a little child to rest in your arms, obtain for me of His bounty the grace which I ardently desire from the depths of my heart . (State your intention) You who were so compassionate toward miserable sinners, regard not the unworthiness of those who pray to you, but the glory of God that it may once again be magnified by the granting of the particular request  (State your intention)  which I now ask for with persevering earnestness. Amen. P...

St. Agnes was a consecrated virgin who was martyred at the age of thirteen during the Diocletian persecutions in 304. She is invoked as the patron of young girls and serves as a excellent model of chastity. Both novenas begin on January 12th and end on January 20th. The first novena is for an unmarried couple: St. Agnes, although you were only a child, you believed that Jesus was always with you; help us to remember that he is also with us and to remain true to his presence. St Agnes, you refused to give up your faith, help us to be proud of our faith to love it, to be strong in it, and to give witness to it daily. St. Agnes, patron saint of unmarried couples, watch over ________ and _______ keep them strong in their faith, committed to chastity and virginity until marriage. Be with them and always pray for them. Amen. The second novena is for anyone: V. O God, (✠) come to my assistance. R. O Lord, make haste to help me. V. Glory be to the Father... R. As it was ...

Pray this prayer for nine consecutive days. PRAYER FOR INTERCESSION OF POPE ST JOHN PAUL II O Blessed Trinity, we thank you For having graced the Church with Saint John Paul II and for allowing The tenderness of your fatherly care, The glory of the Cross of Christ And the splendor of the Spirit of love To shine through him. Trusting fully in your infinite mercy And in the maternal intercession of Mary, He has given us a living image of Jesus the Good Shepherd. He has shown us that holiness Is the necessary measure of ordinary Christian life and is the way of Achieving eternal communion with you. Grant us, by his intercession, And according to your will, The graces we implore, Through Christ our Lord. Amen. If you do not have a specific intention to pray for, please join in praying this prayer for Brittany, a 29-year-old newlywed  who has terminal brain cancer and plans to utilize the die with dignity” law in Oregon to end her life on November 1. I hav...

The novena to St. Therese of Lisieux , the Little Flower, begins today, February 23 and is recited for nine days. St. Therese is a powerful intercessor. The novena prayer I recite most often is the novena Rose Prayer below. I like it because it is both short and effective. Novena Rose Prayer O Little Therese of the Child Jesus Please pick for me a rose from the heavenly garden and send it to me as a message of love. O Little Flower of Jesus, ask God to grant the favors I now place with confidence in you hands ( mention your special prayer request here ) St. Therese, help me to always believe as you did, in God's great love for me, so that I may imitate your "Little Way" each day.  Here are two other novena prayers to recite: St. Therese Feast Day Novena Prayer St. Therese, Flower of fervor and love, please intercede for us. Fill our hearts with your pure love of God. As we approach and celebrate your feast day, make us more ...

Begin this prayer today and recite for nine days. Saint Augustine, great Bishop of Hippo and Doctor of the Church, may your life of conversion to the Catholic Faith be an example to both those who have never been apart of the Church, and to those who have fallen away from Christ's Church. Through your closeness with Our Lord in Heaven, intercede for us and bring to the One True Faith the following people (mention names). May your conversion centuries ago continue to inspire those who are lost today and with the help of your prayers, may God bring them to a full understanding of the Faith. Most importantly, may your struggle to find Truth, through many sins and failings be an example of the Lord Jesus' forgiveness and eternal saving Grace. Amen. Oh God, hear the prayer of your servant, St Augustine, and bring the message of salvation to all who seek you in sincerity. Amen.

This year we celebrate the feast of the Immaculate Heart of Mary on June 28, so we begin the nine day novena in her honor today. Novena Prayer to the Immaculate Heart of Mary O Most Blessed Mother, heart of love, heart of mercy, ever listening, caring, consoling, hear our prayer. As your children, we implore your intercession with Jesus your Son. Receive with understanding and compassion the petitions we place before you today, especially ...(special intention). We are comforted in knowing your heart is ever open to those who ask for your prayer. We trust to your gentle care and intercession, those whom we love and who are sick or lonely or hurting. Help all of us, Holy Mother, to bear our burdens in this life until we may share eternal life and peace with God forever. Amen.