Novena to the Immaculate Heart of Mary

On each of the 9 days novena please state the intention of the novena 

and then recite the Magnificat and the Litany of the Blessed Virgin Mary.

Magnificat

My soul magnifies the Lord,
and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior;
Because He has regarded the lowliness of His handmaid;
for behold, henceforth all generations shall call me blessed;
Because He who is mighty has done great things for me,
and Holy is His Name;
And His mercy is from generation to generation on those who fear Him.
He has shown might with His arm,
He has scattered the proud in the conceit of their heart.
He has put down the mighty from their thrones,
and has exalted the lowly.
He has filled the hungry with good things,
and the rich he has sent away empty.
He has given help to Israel, His servant, mindful of His mercy -
Even as He spoke to our father -
to Abraham and to his posterity forever. 

Litany of the Blessed Virgin Mary

Lord, have mercy on us
Christ, have mercy on us
Lord, have mercy on us
Christ, hear us
Christ, graciously hear us

God the Father of heaven, have mercy on us
God the Son, Redeemer of the World, have mercy on us
God the Holy Spirit, ...
Holy Trinity, one God, ...

Holy Mary, pray for us
Holy Mother of God, pray for us
Holy Virgin of virgins, ...
Mother of Christ, ...
Mother of Divine Grace, ...
Mother most pure, ...
Mother most chaste, ...
Mother inviolate, ...
Mother undefiled, ...
Mother most amiable, ...
Mother most admirable, ...
Mother of good counsel, ...
Mother of our Creator, ...
Mother of our Saviour, ...
Virgin most prudent, ...
Virgin most venerable, ...
Virgin most renowned, ...
Virgin most powerful, ...
Virgin most merciful, ...
Virgin most faithful, ...
Mirror of justice, ...
Seat of wisdom, ...
Cause of our joy, ...
Spiritual vessel, ...
Vessel of honour, ...
Singular vessel of devotion, ...
Mystical rose, ...
Tower of David, ...
Tower of ivory, ...
House of gold, ...
Ark of the covenant, ...
Gate of heaven, ...
Morning star, ...
Health of the sick, ...
Refuge of sinners, ...
Comforter of the afflicted, ...
Help of Christians, ...
Queen of Angels, ...
Queen of Patriarchs, ...
Queen of Prophets, ...
Queen of Apostles, ...
Queen of Martyrs, ...
Queen of Confessors, ...
Queen of Virgins, ...
Queen of all Saints, ...
Queen conceived without original sin, ...
Queen assumed into heaven, ...
Queen of the most holy Rosary, ...
Queen of Peace, ...

Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world, spare us, O Lord
Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world, graciously hear us, O Lord
Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world, have mercy on us.

Grant we beseech Thee, O Lord God, 
that we, Thy servants, 
may enjoy perpetual health of mind and body: 
and, by the glorious intercession of the blessed Mary, ever Virgin, 
be delivered from present sorrow and enjoy eternal gladness. 
Through Christ, our Lord. 

Amen.

Novena for the Holy Souls in Purgatory
 

This Novena, written by St. Alphonsus Liguori, has different prayers for each of the 9 days, followed by the Prayer to Our Suffering Saviour for the Holy Souls in Purgatory which is at the bottom of the section.
 
Day 1
Jesus, my Saviour I have so often deserved to be cast into hell how great would be my suffering if I were now cast away and obliged to think that I myself had caused my damnation. I thank Thee for the patience with which Thou hast endured me. My God, I love Thee above all things and I am heartily sorry for having offended Thee because Thou art infinite goodness. I will rather die than offend Thee again. Grant me the grace of perseverance. Have pity on me and at the same time on those blessed souls suffering in Purgatory. Mary, Mother of God, come to their assistance with thy powerful intercession.
Say one Our Father and one Hail Mary

Prayer to the Suffering Saviour for the Holy Souls in Purgatory:
O Most Sweet Jesus, through the bloody sweat, which Thou didst suffer in the Garden of Gethsemane, have mercy on these Blessed Souls. Have mercy on them.
R. Have mercy on them, O Lord.
O Most Sweet Jesus, through the pains, which Thou didst suffer during Thy most cruel Scourging, have mercy on them.
R. Have mercy on them, O Lord.
O Most Sweet Jesus, through the pains, which Thou didst suffer in Thy most painful Crowning with Thorns, have mercy on them.
R. Have mercy on them, O Lord.
O Most Sweet Jesus, through the pains, which Thou didst suffer in Carrying Thy Cross to Calvary, have mercy on them.
R. Have mercy on them, O Lord.
O Most Sweet Jesus, through the pains, which Thou didst suffer during Thy most cruel Crucifixion, have mercy on them.
R. Have mercy on them, O Lord.
O Most Sweet Jesus, through the pains, which Thou didst suffer in Thy most bitter Agony on the Cross, have mercy on them.
R. Have mercy on them, O Lord.
O Most Sweet Jesus, through the immense pain, which Thou didst suffer in Breathing Forth Thy Blessed Soul, have mercy on them.
R. Have mercy on them, O Lord. 
 
Day 2

Woe to me, unhappy being, so many years have I already spent on earth and have earned naught but hell! I give Thee thanks, O Lord, for granting me time even now to atone for my sins. My good God, I am heartily sorry for having offended Thee. Send me Thy assistance, that I may apply the time yet remaining to me for Thy love and service; have compassion on me, and, at the same time, on the Holy Souls suffering in Purgatory. O Mary, Mother of God, come to their assistance with thy powerful intercession. Say one Our Father and one Hail Mary

Prayer to the Suffering Saviour for the Holy Souls in Purgatory:
O Most Sweet Jesus, through the bloody sweat, which Thou didst suffer in the Garden of Gethsemane, have mercy on these Blessed Souls. Have mercy on them.
R. Have mercy on them, O Lord.
O Most Sweet Jesus, through the pains, which Thou didst suffer during Thy most cruel Scourging, have mercy on them.
R. Have mercy on them, O Lord.
O Most Sweet Jesus, through the pains, which Thou didst suffer in Thy most painful Crowning with Thorns, have mercy on them.
R. Have mercy on them, O Lord.
O Most Sweet Jesus, through the pains, which Thou didst suffer in Carrying Thy Cross to Calvary, have mercy on them.
R. Have mercy on them, O Lord.
O Most Sweet Jesus, through the pains, which Thou didst suffer during Thy most cruel Crucifixion, have mercy on them.
R. Have mercy on them, O Lord.
O Most Sweet Jesus, through the pains, which Thou didst suffer in Thy most bitter Agony on the Cross, have mercy on them.
R. Have mercy on them, O Lord.
O Most Sweet Jesus, through the immense pain, which Thou didst suffer in Breathing Forth Thy Blessed Soul, have mercy on them.
R. Have mercy on them, O Lord. 

 
Day 3
My God! Because Thou art infinite goodness, I love Thee above all things, and repent with my whole heart of my offenses against Thee. Grant me the grace of holy perseverance. Have compassion on me, and, at the same, on the Holy Souls suffering in Purgatory. And thou, Mary, Mother of God, come to their assistance with thy powerful intercession.
Say one Our Father and one Hail Mary

Prayer to the Suffering Saviour for the Holy Souls in Purgatory:
O Most Sweet Jesus, through the bloody sweat, which Thou didst suffer in the Garden of Gethsemane, have mercy on these Blessed Souls. Have mercy on them.
R. Have mercy on them, O Lord.
O Most Sweet Jesus, through the pains, which Thou didst suffer during Thy most cruel Scourging, have mercy on them.
R. Have mercy on them, O Lord.
O Most Sweet Jesus, through the pains, which Thou didst suffer in Thy most painful Crowning with Thorns, have mercy on them.
R. Have mercy on them, O Lord.
O Most Sweet Jesus, through the pains, which Thou didst suffer in Carrying Thy Cross to Calvary, have mercy on them.
R. Have mercy on them, O Lord.
O Most Sweet Jesus, through the pains, which Thou didst suffer during Thy most cruel Crucifixion, have mercy on them.
R. Have mercy on them, O Lord.
O Most Sweet Jesus, through the pains, which Thou didst suffer in Thy most bitter Agony on the Cross, have mercy on them.
R. Have mercy on them, O Lord.
O Most Sweet Jesus, through the immense pain, which Thou didst suffer in Breathing Forth Thy Blessed Soul, have mercy on them.
R. Have mercy on them, O Lord. 

 
Day 4
My God! because Thou art infinite goodness, I am sorry with my whole heart for having offended Thee. I promise to die rather than ever offend Thee more. Give me holy perseverance; have pity on me, and have pity on those Holy Souls that burn in the cleansing fire and love Thee with all their hearts. O Mary, Mother of God, assist them by thy powerful prayers. Say one Our Father and one Hail Mary

Prayer to the Suffering Saviour for the Holy Souls in Purgatory:
O Most Sweet Jesus, through the bloody sweat, which Thou didst suffer in the Garden of Gethsemane, have mercy on these Blessed Souls. Have mercy on them.
R. Have mercy on them, O Lord.
O Most Sweet Jesus, through the pains, which Thou didst suffer during Thy most cruel Scourging, have mercy on them.
R. Have mercy on them, O Lord.
O Most Sweet Jesus, through the pains, which Thou didst suffer in Thy most painful Crowning with Thorns, have mercy on them.
R. Have mercy on them, O Lord.
O Most Sweet Jesus, through the pains, which Thou didst suffer in Carrying Thy Cross to Calvary, have mercy on them.
R. Have mercy on them, O Lord.
O Most Sweet Jesus, through the pains, which Thou didst suffer during Thy most cruel Crucifixion, have mercy on them.
R. Have mercy on them, O Lord.
O Most Sweet Jesus, through the pains, which Thou didst suffer in Thy most bitter Agony on the Cross, have mercy on them.
R. Have mercy on them, O Lord.
O Most Sweet Jesus, through the immense pain, which Thou didst suffer in Breathing Forth Thy Blessed Soul, have mercy on them.
R. Have mercy on them, O Lord. 

 
 
Day 5
Woe to me, unhappy being, if Thou, O Lord, hadst cast me into hell; for from that dungeon of eternal pain there is no deliverance. I love Thee above all things, O Infinite God and I am sincerely sorry for having offended Thee again. Grant me the grace of holy perseverance. Have compassion on me, and, at the same time, on the Holy Souls suffering in Purgatory. O Mary, Mother of God, come to their assistance with thy powerful intercession.
Say one Our Father and one Hail Mary

Prayer to the Suffering Saviour for the Holy Souls in Purgatory:
O Most Sweet Jesus, through the bloody sweat, which Thou didst suffer in the Garden of Gethsemane, have mercy on these Blessed Souls. Have mercy on them.
R. Have mercy on them, O Lord.
O Most Sweet Jesus, through the pains, which Thou didst suffer during Thy most cruel Scourging, have mercy on them.
R. Have mercy on them, O Lord.
O Most Sweet Jesus, through the pains, which Thou didst suffer in Thy most painful Crowning with Thorns, have mercy on them.
R. Have mercy on them, O Lord.
O Most Sweet Jesus, through the pains, which Thou didst suffer in Carrying Thy Cross to Calvary, have mercy on them.
R. Have mercy on them, O Lord.
O Most Sweet Jesus, through the pains, which Thou didst suffer during Thy most cruel Crucifixion, have mercy on them.
R. Have mercy on them, O Lord.
O Most Sweet Jesus, through the pains, which Thou didst suffer in Thy most bitter Agony on the Cross, have mercy on them.
R. Have mercy on them, O Lord.
O Most Sweet Jesus, through the immense pain, which Thou didst suffer in Breathing Forth Thy Blessed Soul, have mercy on them.
R. Have mercy on them, O Lord. 

 
Day 6
My Divine Redeemer, Thou didst die for me on the Cross, and hast so often united Thyself with me in Holy Communion, and I have repaid Thee only with ingratitude. Now, however, I love Thee above all things, O Supreme God; and I am more grieved at my offences against Thee than at any other evil. I will rather die than offend Thee again. Grant me the grace of holy perseverance. Have compassion on me, and, at the same time, on the Holy Souls suffering in Purgatory. Mary, Mother of God, come to their aid with thy powerful intercession. Say one Our Father and one Hail Mary

Prayer to the Suffering Saviour for the Holy Souls in Purgatory:
O Most Sweet Jesus, through the bloody sweat, which Thou didst suffer in the Garden of Gethsemane, have mercy on these Blessed Souls. Have mercy on them.
R. Have mercy on them, O Lord.
O Most Sweet Jesus, through the pains, which Thou didst suffer during Thy most cruel Scourging, have mercy on them.
R. Have mercy on them, O Lord.
O Most Sweet Jesus, through the pains, which Thou didst suffer in Thy most painful Crowning with Thorns, have mercy on them.
R. Have mercy on them, O Lord.
O Most Sweet Jesus, through the pains, which Thou didst suffer in Carrying Thy Cross to Calvary, have mercy on them.
R. Have mercy on them, O Lord.
O Most Sweet Jesus, through the pains, which Thou didst suffer during Thy most cruel Crucifixion, have mercy on them.
R. Have mercy on them, O Lord.
O Most Sweet Jesus, through the pains, which Thou didst suffer in Thy most bitter Agony on the Cross, have mercy on them.
R. Have mercy on them, O Lord.
O Most Sweet Jesus, through the immense pain, which Thou didst suffer in Breathing Forth Thy Blessed Soul, have mercy on them.
R. Have mercy on them, O Lord. 

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Day 7
God, Father of Mercy, satisfy this their ardent desire! Send them Thy holy Angel to announce to them that Thou, their Father, are now reconciled with them through the suffering and death of Jesus, and that the moment of their deliverance has arrived.
Say one Our Father and one Hail Mary

Prayer to the Suffering Saviour for the Holy Souls in Purgatory:
O Most Sweet Jesus, through the bloody sweat, which Thou didst suffer in the Garden of Gethsemane, have mercy on these Blessed Souls. Have mercy on them.
R. Have mercy on them, O Lord.
O Most Sweet Jesus, through the pains, which Thou didst suffer during Thy most cruel Scourging, have mercy on them.
R. Have mercy on them, O Lord.
O Most Sweet Jesus, through the pains, which Thou didst suffer in Thy most painful Crowning with Thorns, have mercy on them.
R. Have mercy on them, O Lord.
O Most Sweet Jesus, through the pains, which Thou didst suffer in Carrying Thy Cross to Calvary, have mercy on them.
R. Have mercy on them, O Lord.
O Most Sweet Jesus, through the pains, which Thou didst suffer during Thy most cruel Crucifixion, have mercy on them.
R. Have mercy on them, O Lord.
O Most Sweet Jesus, through the pains, which Thou didst suffer in Thy most bitter Agony on the Cross, have mercy on them.
R. Have mercy on them, O Lord.
O Most Sweet Jesus, through the immense pain, which Thou didst suffer in Breathing Forth Thy Blessed Soul, have mercy on them.
R. Have mercy on them, O Lord. 

 
Day 8
Oh my God! I also am one of these ungrateful beings, having received so much grace, and yet despised Thy love and deserved to be cast by Thee into hell. But Thy Infinite Goodness has spared me until now. Therefore, I now love Thee above all things, and I am heartily sorry for having offended Thee. I will rather die than ever offend Thee. Grant me the grace of holy perseverance. Have compassion on me and, at the same time, on the Holy Souls suffering in Purgatory. Mary, Mother of God, come to their aid with thy powerful intercession.
Say one Our Father and one Hail Mary

Prayer to the Suffering Saviour for the Holy Souls in Purgatory:
O Most Sweet Jesus, through the bloody sweat, which Thou didst suffer in the Garden of Gethsemane, have mercy on these Blessed Souls. Have mercy on them.
R. Have mercy on them, O Lord.
O Most Sweet Jesus, through the pains, which Thou didst suffer during Thy most cruel Scourging, have mercy on them.
R. Have mercy on them, O Lord.
O Most Sweet Jesus, through the pains, which Thou didst suffer in Thy most painful Crowning with Thorns, have mercy on them.
R. Have mercy on them, O Lord.
O Most Sweet Jesus, through the pains, which Thou didst suffer in Carrying Thy Cross to Calvary, have mercy on them.
R. Have mercy on them, O Lord.
O Most Sweet Jesus, through the pains, which Thou didst suffer during Thy most cruel Crucifixion, have mercy on them.
R. Have mercy on them, O Lord.
O Most Sweet Jesus, through the pains, which Thou didst suffer in Thy most bitter Agony on the Cross, have mercy on them.
R. Have mercy on them, O Lord.
O Most Sweet Jesus, through the immense pain, which Thou didst suffer in Breathing Forth Thy Blessed Soul, have mercy on them.
R. Have mercy on them, O Lord. 

 
Day 9

My God! How was it possible that I, for so many years, have borne tranquilly the separation from Thee and Thy Holy Grace! O Infinite Goodness, how long-suffering hast Thou shown Thyself to me! Henceforth, I shall love Thee above all things. I am deeply sorry for having offended Thee; I promise rather to die than to again offend Thee. Grant me the grace of holy perseverance, and do not permit that I should ever again fall into sin. Have compassion on the Holy Souls in Purgatory. I pray Thee, moderate their sufferings; shorten the time of their misery; call them soon unto Thee in heaven, that they may behold Thee face to face, and forever love Thee. Mary, Mother of Mercy, come to their aid with thy powerful intercession, and pray for us also who are still in danger of eternal damnation.
Say one Our Father and one Hail Mary

Prayer to the Suffering Saviour for the Holy Souls in Purgatory:
O Most Sweet Jesus, through the bloody sweat, which Thou didst suffer in the Garden of Gethsemane, have mercy on these Blessed Souls. Have mercy on them.
R. Have mercy on them, O Lord.
O Most Sweet Jesus, through the pains, which Thou didst suffer during Thy most cruel Scourging, have mercy on them.
R. Have mercy on them, O Lord.
O Most Sweet Jesus, through the pains, which Thou didst suffer in Thy most painful Crowning with Thorns, have mercy on them.
R. Have mercy on them, O Lord.
O Most Sweet Jesus, through the pains, which Thou didst suffer in Carrying Thy Cross to Calvary, have mercy on them.
R. Have mercy on them, O Lord.
O Most Sweet Jesus, through the pains, which Thou didst suffer during Thy most cruel Crucifixion, have mercy on them.
R. Have mercy on them, O Lord.
O Most Sweet Jesus, through the pains, which Thou didst suffer in Thy most bitter Agony on the Cross, have mercy on them.
R. Have mercy on them, O Lord.
O Most Sweet Jesus, through the immense pain, which Thou didst suffer in Breathing Forth Thy Blessed Soul, have mercy on them.
R. Have mercy on them, O Lord. 

(Recommend yourself to the Souls in Purgatory and mention your intentions here)
Blessed Souls, I have prayed for thee; I entreat thee, who are so dear to God, and who are secure of never losing Him, to pray for me a miserable sinner, who is in danger of being damned, and of losing God forever.
Amen.

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Novena and Prayers of Padre Pio


Opening Prayer:
Prayer for the Intercession of St. Pio of Pietrelcina

Dear God, You generously blessed Your servant, St. Pio of Pietrelcina, with the gifts of the Spirit. You  marked his body with the five wounds of Christ Crucified, as a powerful witness to the saving Passion and Death of Your Son. Endowed with the gift of discernment, St. Pio labored endlessly in the confessional for the salvation of souls. with reverence and intense devotion in the celebration of Mass, he invited countless men and women to a greater union with Jesus Christ in the Sacrament of the Holy Eucharist. Through the intercession of St. Pio of Pietrelcina, I confidently beseech You to grant me the grace of (here state your petition). Amen.

Glory be to the Father... (three times)

Prayer to the Sacred Heart 

O My Jesus, You have said: “Truly I say to you, ask and it will be given you, seek and you will find, knock and it will be opened to you.” Behold, I knock, I seek, and I ask for the grace of (name your request).

Say the: Our Father, Hail Mary, and Glory Be.

Sacred Heart of Jesus, I place all my trust in You.

O my Jesus, You have said: “Truly I say to you, if you ask anything of my Father in my Mighty Name, He will give it to you.” Behold, in Your Name I ask the Father for the grace of (name your request).

Say the: Our Father, Hail Mary, and Glory Be.

Sacred Heart of Jesus, I place all my trust in You.

O my Jesus, You have said: “Truly I say to you, Heaven and earth will pass away but My words will not pass away.” Encouraged by Your infallible words, I now ask for the grace of (name your request).

Say the: Our Father, Hail Mary, and Glory Be.

Sacred Heart of Jesus, I place all my trust in You.

O Sacred Heart of Jesus, to whom one thing alone is impossible, namely, not to have compassion on the afflicted, have pity on us miserable sinners and grant us the grace which we ask of Thee through the Sorrowful and Immaculate Heart of Mary, Your and our tender Mother. St. Joseph, foster father of Jesus, pray for us.

Hail, Holy Queen….

Amen.

First Day: Beloved St. Pio of Pietrelcina, you have had the signs of the Passion of Our Lord Jesus Christ on your body. You have carried this stigmata for everyone, enduring both the physical and mental sufferings that racked your soul and body in a continual sacrifice. We beg you to pray for us, so that we will be able to accept both the little and larger crosses we too must bear during out life on earth and to offer these sufferings to God, assuring us a place with Him in Eternal Life.

“It is to your advantage to commit yourself to the sufferings that Jesus will send to you. Jesus cannot tolerate seeing you afflicted and He will come to you and comfort you, blessing you with many graces for your soul.” – Padre Pio

Second Day: St. Pio of Pietrelcina, together with Our Lord Jesus Christ, you’ve been able to withstand the temptations of the Devil. You suffered the beatings and the oppression of the demon of hell, who wanted to have you abandon your journey of holiness. We beg you to pray for us so that, with your help and the help of all of the Heavenly Kingdom, we will be able to find the strength to set sin aside and to persevere in our faith until the day of our death.

“Have courage and do not fear the assaults of the Devil. Remember this forever; it is a healthy sign of the devil shouts and roars around your conscience, since this shows that he is not inside your will.” – Padre Pio

Third Day: Virtuous St. Pio of Pietrelcina, you love Our Holy Mother very much and have received daily graces and consolations from her. Please, we beg you to pray to the Holy Mother for us. Place in her hands the sorrow for our sins and our prayers of reparation, so that, as at Cana in Galilee, her Son says ‘yes’ to His Mother and our name may be written in the Book of Eternal Life.

“Mary has to be the star that illuminates your path and she will show you the secure way to go to the Celestial Father. She will be an anchor to which you must cling in the hour of temptation.” – Padre Pio

Fourth Day: Chaste St. Pio of Pietrelcina, you loved your Guardian Angel, who served you well as your guide and as a defender and messenger. The Angels brought the prayers of your spiritual children to you. We beg you to pray for us, so that we may learn to call on our Guardian Angel who is always ready to guide us to what is good and to avoid falling into sinful actions.

“Invoke your Guardian Angel, who will enlighten you and guide you. God has given him to you for your protection, therefore, you should use him accordingly.” – Padre Pio

Fifth Day: Prudent St. Pio of Pietrelcina, you have had a great devotion to the Souls in Purgatory, for whom you have offered yourself as a victim to remit their punishments. Please pray for us and ask God to send us the same interest, compassion, and love that you have for these souls. In this way, we will also contribute to reducing their suffering and, with our sacrifices and prayers, win for them their necessary Indulgences.

“My God, I beg you; let me bear the punishments that have been prepared for sinners and the souls in Purgatory. Multiply these punishments for me, so that you may forgive and save the sinners and free their souls from Purgatory.” – Padre Pio

Sixth Day: Obedient St. Pio of Pietrelcina, you have loved the sick more than yourself, because you were able to see Jesus in them. You have performed many miracles by healing patients in the name of Jesus and thereby giving them peace of mind. We bed you to pray for us, so that sick patients, through the intercession of Mary, can be healed and their bodies restored so that they may benefit from the Holy Spirit and, therefore, thank and praise God forever.

“If I knew that a person was afflicted in his mind, body or soul, I would beg God to set him free of his affliction. i would gladly accept the transfer of his affliction to myself, so that he may be saved, and I would ask that he benefit from the fruits of these sufferings…if the Lord would allow me to do it.” – Padre Pio

Seventh Day: Blessed St. Pio of Pietrelcina, you have worked in “God’s Plan for Salvation”, by offering your sufferings to free sinners from the chains of the Devil. We beg you to pray for us, so that unbelievers will be converted to the faith, that all sinners will repent in their hearts and that those with lukewarm hearts will find renewed enthusiasm for a Christian life. Finally, pray for all those who are faithful, so that they will persevere on their way to salvation.

“If the people of the World could only see the beauty of one’s soul when it is in the grace of God, all sinners and unbelievers of this world would be instantly converted.” – Padre Pio

Eighth Day: Pure St. Pio of Pietrelcina, you experienced great love for your spiritual children and have helped them by purchasing them for Christ with the giving of your blood. Please grant us, who have not met you personally, the opportunity to be considered your spiritual children. In this way, with your protection, guidance and strength, you will obtain for us a special blessing from God, so that we may meet Him on the day of our death at the gates of Heaven.

“It would be most fulfilling, if God would grant me just one wish (if it were possible); that He would say, “Enter Heaven!” This is my one true wish; “That God would take me to heaven at the same time that the last of my children and the least of the people who submitted to my priestly care have entered.” – Padre Pio

Ninth Day: Humble St. Pio of Pietrelcina, you who loved the Roman Catholic Church, pray for us. May the Master send workers to the harvest and give them the strength and knowledge needed to be children of God. Pray that Our Holy Lady will unite Christian people everywhere, comforting all of them in one great house of the Lord, the lighthouse of our salvation in the storm of life…just as a lighthouse is a beacon for safe return when there is a storm at sea.

“You must always keep yourself on the straight and narrow path in the Holy Catholic Church because She is the only Bride of Christ and can bring you peace. She alone possesses Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament, who is the true Prince of Peace.” – Padre Pio

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A Prayer to Jesus

by St. Pio of Pietrelcina

     Lord, God of my heart,

     You alone know and see all my troubles.

     You alone are aware that all my distress

     springs from my fear of losing You,

     of offending You,

     from my fear of not loving You

     as much as I should love and desire to love You.

     If You, to whom everything is present

     and who alone can see the future,

     know that it is for Your greater glory

     and for my salvation

     that I should remain in this state,

     then let it be so.

     I don’t want to escape from it.

     Give me the strength to fight

     and to obtain the prize due to strong souls.

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A Prayer to Jesus

by St. Pio of Pietrelcina

  Oh my Jesus,

     give me Your strength

     when my weak nature rebels

     against the distress

     and suffering of this life of exile,

     and enable me to accept everything

     with serenity and peace.

     With my whole strength I cling to Your merits,

     Your sufferings, Your expiation, and Your tears,

     so that I may be able to cooperate with You

     in the work of salvation.

     Give me strength to fly from sin,

     the only cause of Your agony,

     Your sweat of blood, and Your death.

     Destroy in me all that displeases You

     and fill my heart with the fire of Your holy love

     and all Your sufferings.

     Clasp me tenderly, firmly, close to You

     that I may never leave You alone

     in Your cruel Passion. 

     I ask only for a place of rest in Your Heart.

     My desire is to share in Your agony

     and be beside You in the Garden. 

     May my soul be inebriated by Your love      

     and fed with the bread of Your sorrow.    Amen. 

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A Prayer for Trust and Confidence in God's Mercy

by St. Pio of Pietrelcina

O Lord,

   we ask for a boundless confidence

   and trust in Your divine mercy,

   and the courage to accept

   the crosses and sufferings

   which bring immense goodness

   to our souls and that of Your Church.

Help us to love You

   with a pure and contrite heart,

   and to humble ourselves beneath Your cross,

   as we climb the mountain of holiness,

   carrying our cross that leads to heavenly glory.

May we receive You

   with great faith and love in Holy Communion,

   and allow You to act in us as You desire

   for your greater glory.

O Jesus, most adorable Heart

   and eternal fountain of Divine Love, 

   may our prayer find favor before 

   the Divine Majesty of Your heavenly Father.

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Stay with me, Lord

Prayer of St. Pio of Pietrelcina after Holy Communion

Stay with me, LordStay with me, Lord, for it is necessary to have You present so that I do not forget You.You know how easily I abandon You.

Stay with me, Lord, because I am weak and I need Your strength,that I may not fall so often.

Stay with me, Lord, for You are my life,and without You, I am without fervor.

Stay with me, Lord, for You are my light,and without You, I am in darkness.

Stay with me, Lord, to show me Your will.

Stay with me, Lord, so that I hear Your voice and follow You.

Stay with me, Lord, for I desire to love You very much, and always be in Your company.

Stay with me, Lord, if You wish me to be faithful to You.

Stay with me, Lord, for as poor as my soul is,I want it to be a place of consolation for You, a nest of love.

Stay with me, Jesus, for it is getting late and the day is coming to a close, and life passes;death, judgment, eternity approaches. It is necessary to renew my strength,so that I will not stop along the way and for that, I need You.

It is getting late and death approaches,I fear the darkness, the temptations, the dryness, the cross, the sorrows.

O how I need You, my Jesus, in this night of exile!

Stay with me tonight, Jesus, in life with all it’s dangers. I need You.

Let me recognize You as Your disciples did at the breaking of the bread, so that the Eucharistic Communion be the Light which disperses the darkness,the force which sustains me, the unique joy of my heart.

Stay with me, Lord, because at the hour of my death, I want to remain united to You,if not by communion, at least by grace and love.

Stay with me, Jesus, I do not ask for divine consolation, because I do not merit it,but the gift of Your Presence, oh yes, I ask this of You!

Stay with me, Lord, for it is You alone I look for, Your Love, Your Grace, Your Will, Your Heart,Your Spirit, because I love You and ask no other reward but to love You more and more.

With a firm love, I will love You with all my heart while on earth and continue to love You perfectly during all eternity.   Amen.

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An Act of Consecration

Padre Pio prayed this Act of Consecration on the first Saturday of every month.

O Mary, Virgin most powerful and Mother of mercy, Queen of heaven and Refuge of sinners, we consecrate ourselves to your Immaculate Heart. We consecrate to you our very being and our whole life; all that we have, all that we love, all that we are. To you we give our bodies, our hearts and our souls; to you we give our homes, our families, our country. We desire that all that is in us and around us may belong to you, and may share in the benefits of your motherly benediction.

And that this act of consecration may be truly efficacious and lasting, we renew this day at your feet the promises of our Baptism and our first Holy Communion. We pledge ourselves to profess courageously and at all times the truths, of our Holy Faith,and to live as Catholics who are duly submissive to all the directions of the Pope and the Bishops in communion with him. We pledge ourselves to keep the commandments of God and His Church, in particular to keep holy the Lord's day. We likewise pledge ourselves to make the consoling practices of the Christian religion, and above all, Holy Communion, an integral part of our lives, in so far as we shall be able to do so.

Finally, we promise you, O glorious Mother of God and loving Mother of all, to devote ourselves whole-heartedly to your service, in order to hasten and assure, through the sovereignty of your Immaculate Heart, the coming of the kingdom of the Sacred Heart of your adorable Son, in our own hearts and in the hearts of all, in our country and in all the world, as in heaven, so on earth. Amen. 

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Visit to the Most Blessed Sacrament

Padre Pio recited this prayer daily. It was written by St. Alphonsus Liguori.

O my Lord Jesus Christ, who for the love You bear mankind, remain night and day in this Sacrament, all full of tenderness and love, expecting and receiving all those who come to visit You: I believe that You are present in the Sacrament of the altar; I adore You from the depths of my own nothingness and thank You for all the favors You have bestowed upon me; and especially for having given me Yourself in this Sacrament, and Your holy Mother Mary as my Advocate; and for having called me to visit You in this church. I pay homage this day to Your most loving Heart and this I intend to do for three intentions: first, in thanksgiving for this great gift; secondly, in reparation for all the insults You have received from Your enemies in this Sacrament; thirdly, by this visit I intend to adore You in all places upon the earth, where You are least adored and most neglected in Your Sacrament.

My Jesus, I love You with my whole heart. I repent of having in the past so many times displeased Your infinite goodness. I intend, with the help of Your grace never more to offend You in the future; and at the present, wretched as I am, I consecrate myself wholly to You. I give You, and utterly renounce, my entire will, all my affections, all my desires, and all that I possess. From this day forth, do with me and with all that is mine whatever is pleasing in Your sight. I ask and desire only Your holy love, final perseverance and the perfect fulfillment of Your will.

I commend to You the souls in purgatory, especially those who were most devoted to this Blessed Sacrament and to the Blessed Virgin Mary.

I commend to You in like manner all poor sinners. Finally, my dear Savior, I unite all my affections with those of Your most loving Heart, and thus united I offer them to Your eternal Father, and I pray to Him in Your name graciously to accept and answer them for love of You.

Prayers to our Guardian Angels

Angel of God, my Guardian dear, to whom God's love commits me here. Ever this night/day be at my side to light and guard, to rule and guide. Amen.

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Dear Angel, in his goodness God gave you to me to guide, protect, and enlighten me, and to bring me back to the right way when I go astray. Encourage me when I am disheartened, and instruct me when I err in my judgment. Help me to become more Christlike, and so some day to be accepted into the company of Angels and Saints in heaven. Amen.

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O Most faithful companion, appointed by God to be my guardian, and who never leave my side, how shall I thank you for your faithfulness and love and for the benefits which you have obtained for me! You watch over me when I sleep; you comfort me when I am sad; you avert the dangers that threaten me and warn me of those to come; you withdraw me from sin and inspire me to good; you exhort me to penance when I fall and reconcile me to God. I beg you not to leave me. Comfort me in adversity, restrain me in prosperity, defend me in danger, and assist me in temptations, lest at any time I fall beneath them. Offer up in the sight of the Divine Majesty my prayers and petitions, and all my works of piety, and help me to persevere in grace until I come to everlasting life. Amen.

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My good Angel, Thou comest from heaven; God has sent thee to take care of me. Oh, shelter me under thy wings. Lighten my path, direct my steps. Do not leave me, stay quite near me and defend me against the spirit of evil. But above all come to my help in the last struggle of my life. Deliver my soul so that with thee it may praise, love and contemplate the goodness of God forever and ever. Amen

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Almighty everlasting God, who in the counsel of Thine ineffable goodness, has appointed to all the faithful, from their mother's womb, a special guardian angel of their body and soul; grant that I may so love and honour him whom Thou has so mercifully given me, that, protected by the bounty of Thy grace and by his assistance, I may merit to behold with him and all the angelic hosts, the glory of Thy countenance in the heavenly country. Who livest and reignest world without end. Amen.

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Heavenly Father, Your infinite love for us has chosen a blessed angel in heaven and appointed him our guide during this earthly pilgrimage. Accept our thanks for so great ablessing. Grant that we may experience the assistance of our holy protector in all our necessities. And you, holy, loving angel and guide, watch over us with all the tenderness of your angelic heart. Keep us always on the way that leads to heaven, and cease not to pray for us until we have attained our final destiny, eternal salvation. Then we shall love you for all eternity. We shall praise and glorify you unceasingly for all the good you have done for us while here on earth. Especially be a faithful and watchful protector of our children. Take our place, and supply what may be wanting to us through human frailty, short-sightedness, or sinful neglect. Lighten, O you perfect servants of God, our heavy task. Guide our children, that they may become like unto Jesus, may imitate Him faithfully, and persevere till they attain eternal life. Amen

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A Mother's Prayer to the Guardian Angels of her children

I humbly salute you, O you faithful, heavenly Friends of my children! I give you heartfelt thanks for all the love and goodness you show them. At some future day I shall, with thanks more worthy than I can now give, repay your care for them, and before the whole heavenly court acknowledge their indebtedness to your guidance and protection. Continue to watch over them. Provide for all their needs of body and soul. Pray, likewise, for me, for my husband, and my whole family, that we may all one day rejoice in your blessed company. Amen

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You caring protector given to me by God for my weakness, Holy Guardian Angel, my guide and consoler, my teacher and advisor, I thank you for your loyalty and love and beg you to always stay at my side and always remain my friend and helper. When I sleep, stay with me; when I am awake, guide my steps; when I am sad, console me; when I am weak, save me from dangers; when I doubt, advise me; from sin, protect me. Dear angel, push me to do good; keep me in a state of grace; in my ignorance, teach me; of all attacks, warn me; from the evil one, protect me; pray for my intentions; in the hour of death, accompany my soul upward to bring me to my heavenly place so that I can be with you in blissful Adoration of the Almighty and all good Father in Heaven. Amen.

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Prayer to One's Guardian Angel 
When Unable to Assist at Mass for Spiritual Communion

Go, my Angel Guardian dear, To Church for me, the Mass to hear. Go, kneel devoutly at my place and treasure for me every grace. At the Offertory time Please offer me to God Divine. All I have and all I am, present it with the Precious Lamb. Adore for me the great Oblation. Pray for all I hold most dear, be they far or be they near. Remember too, my own dear dead for whom Christ's Precious Blood was shed. And at Communion bring to me Christ's Flesh and Blood, my Food to be. To give me strength and holy grace, a pledge to see Him face to Face. And when the Holy Mass is done, then with His blessing, come back home. Amen.

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Chaplet to the Guardian Angel

Heavenly Father, the moment You created my soul, You gave me to the care of an angel to enlighten, guard, rule, and govern me. I thank You for Your infinite goodness to me. I thank you also, my guardian angel, for accompanying me every day on my journey back to heaven. It is a great comfort for me to know that you give me holy inspirations, that you defend me from dangers to soul and body, and that you pray to the Father for me.

O angel of God, to whose guardianship I have been committed by the divine mercy,  enlighten and guard, rule, and govern me. Amen.

My guardian angel, you always contemplate the Lord and you want me to be your fellow citizen in heaven. I beg you to obtain for me pardon from the Lord for being very often deaf to your counsels, and for sinning, unmindful of your presence.

O angel of God, to whose guardianship I have been committed by the divine mercy, enlighten and guard, rule, and govern me. Amen.

My guardian angel, faithful and strong in virtue, you are among the angels in heaven who, led by St. Michael, conquered Satan and his followers. That fight of old continues on earth today: the powers of evil are against Jesus Christ to ensnare souls. Pray to the Immaculate Queen of Apostles for the Church, the city of God that fights against the city of Satan. O Archangel St. Michael, with all your followers, defend us in the war; be our strength against the malice and snare of the demon. O that the Lord would subdue him! And you, the prince of the heavenly court, drive away into hell Satan and the other evil spirits who seek to ruin our salvation.

O angel of God, to whose guardianship I have been committed by the divine mercy, enlighten and guard, rule, and govern me. Amen.

O angels of paradise, take care of writers, technicians, and distributors of all media and all who use them. Guard them from spreading evil, guide them in truth and obtain for them true charity. Ask the Lord for necessary vocations to combat evil and accompany them in their delicate mission. Inspire all people to contribute with deeds, prayers, and offerings for the conversion of hearts and the salvation of souls. Pray that we serve to raise the standard of human life and direct the human race towards eternal good.

O angel of God, to whose guardianship I have been committed by the divine mercy, enlighten and guard, rule, and govern me. Amen.

All you angels of the Lord, you have been called to form a noble court, to praise and bless continuously the Holy Trinity, to make up for our forgetfulness. You are true lovers of God and of souls, and you continue to sing, "Glory to God in the highest, and peace on earth to people of good will."

We pray that all may know the true and only God, the Son sent by Him, and the Church, the pillar of truth. Pray that the Name of God may be held holy, that the kingdom of Jesus Christ may come, and His will may be done on earth as it is heaven. Protect and guide the civil authorities, the workers, and the suffering; obtain blessings and salvation for all those who search for truth, justice, and peace.

O angel of God, to whose guardianship I have been committed by the divine mercy, enlighten and guard, rule, and govern me. Amen.