Crown of Thorns Double Novena

NOVENA PRAYERS FOR THE SALVATION OF SOULS AND THE CONVERSION OF SINNERS

O JESUS, Thou didst suffer and die 
that all mankind might be saved 
and brought to eternal happiness. 
Through the Agony of Thine Crown of Thorns 
I offer it to Thy Eternal Father 
that Thou wilt hear our pleas 
for further the grace of final perseverance 
for the just and mercy on sinners: 

My dear parents and grandparents, 
My Jesus, pardon and mercy through Thy Sacred Wounds 

My brothers and sisters and other near relatives, 
My Jesus, pardon and mercy through Thy Sacred Wounds 

My godparents and sponsors of Confirmation, 
My Jesus, pardon and mercy through Thy Sacred Wounds 

My spiritual and temporal benefactors, 
My Jesus, pardon and mercy through Thy Sacred Wounds 

My friends and neighbors, 
My Jesus, pardon and mercy through Thy Sacred Wounds 

All for whom love or duty bids me pray, 
My Jesus, pardon and mercy through Thy Sacred Wounds 

Those who have offended me, 
My Jesus, pardon and mercy through Thy Sacred Wounds 

Those who will offend me, 
My Jesus, pardon and mercy through Thy Sacred Wounds 

Those who have suffered disadvantage of harm through me, 
My Jesus, pardon and mercy through Thy Sacred Wounds 

Those whom I, still a sinner, will offend, 
My Jesus, pardon and mercy through Thy Sacred Wounds 

Those who are especially beloved by Thee, 
My Jesus, pardon and mercy through Thy Sacred Wounds 

Those whose death is near at hand, 
My Jesus, pardon and mercy through Thy Sacred Wounds 

Those who desire most to be united to Thee, 
My Jesus, pardon and mercy through Thy Sacred Wounds 

Those who endure the greatest sufferings and trials, 
especially spiritual torments, 
My Jesus, pardon and mercy through Thy Sacred Wounds 

Those whose death is most remote, 
My Jesus, pardon and mercy through Thy Sacred Wounds 

Those sinners have no one to pray for them, 
My Jesus, pardon and mercy through Thy Sacred Wounds 

Those who are most deserving 
on account of their services to the Church, 
My Jesus, pardon and mercy through Thy Sacred Wounds 

The rich who do not need Thee and are thus the most destitute, 
My Jesus, pardon and mercy through Thy Sacred Wounds 

The mighty who spurn Thee, 
My Jesus, pardon and mercy through Thy Sacred Wounds 

The spiritually blind, that they might see their folly, 
My Jesus, pardon and mercy through Thy Sacred Wounds 

The frivolous, who spend their time in idleness, 
My Jesus, pardon and mercy through Thy Sacred Wounds 

The poor, who do not seek the treasures of Heaven, 
My Jesus, pardon and mercy through Thy Sacred Wounds 

The tepid, who devote little time to prayer, 
My Jesus, pardon and mercy through Thy Sacred Wounds 

The indolent, who neglect to perform good works, 
My Jesus, pardon and mercy through Thy Sacred Wounds 

Those of little faith, 
who neglect the frequent reception of the Sacraments, 
My Jesus, pardon and mercy through Thy Sacred Wounds 

The habitual sinners, 
who require for their salvation to a miracle of grace, 
My Jesus, pardon and mercy through Thy Sacred Wounds 

Parents who fail to watch over their children, 
My Jesus, pardon and mercy through Thy Sacred Wounds 

Superiors who are not solicitous 
for the salvation of those entrusted to them, 
My Jesus, pardon and mercy through Thy Sacred Wounds 

Those who strive for worldly riches and pleasures, 
My Jesus, pardon and mercy through Thy Sacred Wounds 

The worldly minded, 
who fail to use their wealth and talents in the service of God, 
My Jesus, pardon and mercy through Thy Sacred Wounds 

Those who witness the death of others, 
but do not think of their own, 
My Jesus, pardon and mercy through Thy Sacred Wounds 

My Jesus, pardon and mercy through Thy Sacred Wounds 

Those who blaspheme and commit sacrilege, 
My Jesus, pardon and mercy through Thy Sacred Wounds 

Those who violate the dignity of the human body 
and mind through impurity, 
My Jesus, pardon and mercy through Thy Sacred Wounds 

Those who sin because of my sins and bad example, 
My Jesus, pardon and mercy through Thy Sacred Wounds 

Those who do not provide for the life hereafter, 
My Jesus, pardon and mercy through Thy Sacred Wounds 

Those whose judgment will be severe 
because of the great things entrusted to them, 
My Jesus, pardon and mercy through Thy Sacred Wounds 

The pope, kings and rulers, 
My Jesus, pardon and mercy through Thy Sacred Wounds 

The bishops and their counselors, 
My Jesus, pardon and mercy through Thy Sacred Wounds 

My teachers and spiritual advisors, 
My Jesus, pardon and mercy through Thy Sacred Wounds 

The priests of this diocese, 
My Jesus, pardon and mercy through Thy Sacred Wounds 

The priests and religious of the Catholic Church, 
My Jesus, pardon and mercy through Thy Sacred Wounds 

The defenders of the holy Catholic Faith, 
My Jesus, pardon and mercy through Thy Sacred Wounds 

Those who die on the battlefield, 
My Jesus, pardon and mercy through Thy Sacred Wounds 

Those who fight for their country, 
My Jesus, pardon and mercy through Thy Sacred Wounds 

Those who will be buried in the sea, 
My Jesus, pardon and mercy through Thy Sacred Wounds 

Those who are to die suddenly, in accidents and from other causes, 
My Jesus, pardon and mercy through Thy Sacred Wounds 

Those who will die of heart attacks, 
My Jesus, pardon and mercy through Thy Sacred Wounds 

Those who suffer with cancer, 
My Jesus, pardon and mercy through Thy Sacred Wounds 

Those who suffer with AIDS, 
My Jesus, pardon and mercy through Thy Sacred Wounds 

Those who shall die without the last rites of the Church, 
My Jesus, pardon and mercy through Thy Sacred Wounds 

Those who shall die within the next twenty-four hours, 
My Jesus, pardon and mercy through Thy Sacred Wounds 

For Catholic apostates, heretics, and other unbelievers, 
My Jesus, pardon and mercy through Thy Sacred Wounds 

For Catholics who hold Masonic membership 
or in other secret societies, 
My Jesus, pardon and mercy through Thy Sacred Wounds 

For the conversion of the Jews, Thy chosen people of old, 
My Jesus, pardon and mercy through Thy Sacred Wounds 

For abortionsists and those who aid them, 
My Jesus, pardon and mercy through Thy Sacred Wounds 

For women who seek abortions, 
My Jesus, pardon and mercy through Thy Sacred Wounds 

For those who promote or practicre contraception, 
My Jesus, pardon and mercy through Thy Sacred Wounds 

For those who give scandal, especially to children, 
My Jesus, pardon and mercy through Thy Sacred Wounds 

My own poor soul when I shall have to appear before Thy judgment seat. 
My Jesus, pardon and mercy through Thy Sacred Wounds 

PRAYER 

Final perseverance and pardon grant unto all of these, O Lord; 
and let Thy graces through these petitions 
flow unto them and be fruitful.

Amen.

NOVENAPRAYERS FOR THE HOLY SOULS IN PURGATORY

After each invocation say:

My Jesus, mercy and relief through Thy Sacred Wounds

O JESUS, Thou didst suffer and die that all mankind might be saved and brought to eternal happiness. Through the Agony of Thine Crown of Thorns I offer it to Thy Eternal Father that Thou wilt hear our pleas for further mercy on the souls of:

My dear parents and grandparents,

My brothers and sisters and other near relatives,

My godparents and sponsors of Confirmation,

My spiritual and temporal benefactors,

My friends and neighbors,

All for whom love or duty bids me pray,

Those who have offended me,

Those who have suffered disadvantage of harm through me,

Those who are especially beloved by Thee,

Those whose release is near at hand,

Those who desire most to be united to Thee,

Those who endure the greatest suffering,

Those whose release is most remote,

Those who are least remembered,

Those who are most deserving on account of their services to the Church,

The rich who are now the most destitute,

The mighty who are now powerless,

The once spiritually blind, who now see their folly,

The frivolous, who spent their time in idleness,

The poor, who did not seek the treasures of Heaven,

The tepid, who devoted little time to prayer,

The indolent, who neglected to perform good works,

Those of little faith, who neglected the frequent reception of the Sacraments,

The habitual sinners, who owe their salvation to a miracle of grace,

Parents who failed to watch over their children,

Superiors who were not solicitous for the salvation of those entrusted to them,

Those who strove for worldly riches and pleasures,

The worldly minded, who failed to use their wealth and talents in the service of God,

Those who witnessed the death of others, but would not think of their own,

Those who blasphemed and committed sacrilege without due reparation,

Those who violated the dignity of the human body and mind through impurity,

Those who are Purgatory because of me,

Those who did not provide for the life hereafter,

Those whose sentence is severe because of the great things entrusted to them,

The popes, kings and rulers,

The bishops and their counselors,

My teachers and spiritual advisors,

The deceased priests of this diocese,

The priests and religious of the Catholic Church,

The defenders of the holy Catholic Faith,

Those who dies on the battlefield,

Those who fought for their country,

Those who were buried in the sea,

Those who died suddenly, in accidents and from other causes,

Those who died of sudden illness,

Those who suffered and died of lingering illnesses,

Those who died without the last rites of the Church,

Those who shall die within the next twenty-four hours,

For those who procured abortions or aborted their children,

For those who promoted or practiced contraception,

For those who gave scandal, especially to children,

My own poor soul when I shall have to appear before Thy judgment seat.

PRAYER

Eternal rest grant unto all of these, O Lord; and let the perpetual light  of Thine countenance shine upon them soon. Amen. 

Source: Catholic Tradition

Novena in Honour of Mary Help of Christians


DAY 1

O Mary, powerful help of those Christians who approach the throne of your mercy with trust! Listen to the prayers of your children who invoke your help to avoid sin and the occasions of sin. 

DAY 2. 

O Mary most holy, kind and merciful mother, with your visible help you freed the Christian people from the ferocious assaults of the Muslims. Free our souls from the attacks of the devil, the world, and the flesh, so that we may always overcome the enemies of our salvation. 

DAY 3. 

Most powerful Queen of heaven, you triumphed over heresies which sought to tear your children away from the Church. Come to our assistance so that we may remain steadfast in our faith and may guard the purity of our hearts in the midst of the many dangers that beset us. 

DAY 4. 

Mary, our most amiable Mother, you are the Queen of martyrs because of the heroic courage and strength you exercised on earth. Obtain for us the strength we need to be constant in your service and always to show ourselves your devoted children in life and in death. 

DAY 5. 

Loving Mother Mary, you showed your powerful protection in the triumph of Pope Pius VII. Spread your mantle over the Church; and protect our Shepherd, the Holy Father, from the attacks of the enemy, free him from all attacks, and assist him always as he steers the bark of St. Peter to safety. 

DAY 6. 

Mary, Queen of the Apostles, take under your protection all the ministers and the faithful of the Catholic Church. Fill them with a burning zeal for the salvation of souls, and give special assistance to missionaries so that they may succeed to attract all souls to faith in Jesus Christ and thus form one flock under the guidance of one Shepherd. 

DAY 7. 

Loving and merciful Mother, you saved Christians from countless misfortunes. Free us from the plague of infidelity which seeks to alienate us from the Church and religious observances by means of corrupt publications and schools and irreligious sects. Grant perseverance to the good, give strength to the weak, and move sinners to repentance, so that truth and the Kingdom of Jesus Christ may triumph in the world. 

DAY 8. 

Mary, Pillar of the Church and Help of Christians, we beg to keep us firmly rooted in our faith and to protect in us our freedom as children of God. We promise not to stain our souls with sin and to obey our Holy Father and the Bishops in communion with him. We want to live and die in the bosom of the Church and to attain eternal salvation. 

DAY 9. 

Most loving Mother Mary, you have always been the Help of Christians. Help us with your powerful protection in life and especially at the hour of our death, so that, after having loved and venerated you on earth, we may come to proclaim your mercy in heaven. 

Prayer:

Almighty and merciful Lord, in a marvelous manner you deigned to make the most holy Virgin Mary a powerful helper in defense of Christians. Grant that, having fought the good fight under her protection during our life, we may be victorious over our infernal enemy at the hour of our death. We make this prayer through Christ our Lord. Amen. 

Source: 

Marian Shrine in Stony Point, NY. Believers see in the Church a family that has as its Mother the Mother of God. Each day of the Novena includes:
 1. A brief meditation on the Word of God.
2. A prayer of supplication.
3. The recitation of a Hail Mary and Glory be to the Father.
4. A closing prayer.

Meditation for each day:
1. Faith and the acceptance of the Word of God: Luke 1:26-38
2. Sincere humility: Luke 1:48
3. Active charity: Luke 1:36-39
4. Filial love for God: Luke 2:21, 22, 40
5. Gratitude for our gifts: Luke 1:46-49
6. Gratitude shown in the offering at the temple: Luke 2:22-24
7. Poverty accepted with dignity and with trust in the Lord: Luke 1:48
2: 24 8. Prayer in the apostolic community: Acts 1:12-14
9. Mary, Mother of Jesus and our Mother: John 19:25-27

Source: Catholic Doors

Novena, Prayers and Chaplet of Saint Philomena

Prayer to Saint Philomena

Humbly kneeling before thy throne, O great and glorious Virgin, St. Philomena, I beseech thee to look favorably on the petitions I present to thee. My Patroness, St. Philomena, pray for me!

Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit.
As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end.
Amen

Overwhelmed with sorrow and distress, I have need of thee, great Saint. Heed my supplications and help me in my present tribulation. O glorious Saint, pray for me and help me!

Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit.
As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end.
Amen 

Inconsolable in my grief and weighed down with so many trials, I turn trustingly to thee. O valiant Saint, beseech God to have compassion on me. My powerful advocate, pray for me and help me!

Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit.
As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end.
Amen 

Courageous Martyr, well do I know that my grievous sins deserve God’s severe punishment. Good St. Philomena, beseech God to pardon me all my sins and to teach me the ways of His holy love. Illustrious Saint, be loved child of Jesus and Mary, pray for me and help me!

Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit.
As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end.
Amen 

Gracious Saint, look graciously upon this house and bless the members of our family who devoutly honor thee. Wipe away our tears and smile benignly upon us, imparting the blessings of peace, hope, love, and good health to all of us. O Wonder-working Saint, pray for us and help us!

Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit.
As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end.
Amen 

O Child of Wisdom, well thou knowest the graces of which I stand in need, so be with me at every moment of my life, but be with me especially at the hour of my death. Establish my soul in peace, protect me from danger, and permit me to enjoy thy sweet companionship here as well as in eternity. Amen.

All-powerful Saint, hear and help me!

Through the merits of thy cruel martyrdom, Saint Philomena, hear and help me. (3 times)

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Novena to Saint Philomena

(to be prayed for 9 consecutive days)

O great St. Philomena, glorious Virgin and Martyr, wonder-worker of our age, I return most fervent thanks to God for the miraculous gifts bestowed on thee, and beseech thee to impart to me a share in the graces and blessings of which thou hast been the channel to so many souls. Through the heroic fortitude with which thou didst confront the fury of tyrants and brave the frowns of the mighty rather than swerve from thy allegiance to the King of Heaven, obtain for me purity of body and soul, purity of heart and desire, purity of thought and affection. 

Through thy patience under multiplied sufferings, obtain for me a submissive acceptance of all the afflictions it may please God to send me and as thou didst miraculously escape unhurt from the waters of the Tiber, into which thou wert cast by order of thy persecutor, so may I pass through the waters of tribulation without detriment to my soul. In addition to these favors, obtain for me, O faithful spouse of Jesus, the particular intention I earnestly recommend to thee at this moment. O pure Virgin and holy Martyr, deign to cast a look of pity from Heaven on thy devoted servant, comfort me in affliction, assist me in danger, above all come to my aid in the hour of death. Watch over the interests of the Church of God, pray for its exaltation and prosperity, the extension of the faith, for the Sovereign Pontiff, for the clergy, for the perseverance of the just, the conversion of sinners, and the relief of the souls in purgatory, especially those dear to me. O great Saint, whose triumph we celebrate on earth, intercede for me, that I may one day behold the crown of glory bestowed on thee in Heaven, and eternally bless Him who so liberally rewards for all eternity the sufferings endured for His love during this short life. Amen. 

Prayer

O most pure Virgin, glorious Martyr, St. Philomena, whom God in His eternal power has revealed to the world in these unhappy days in order to revive the faith, sustain the hope and enkindle the charity of Christian souls, behold me prostate at thy feet. Deign, O Virgin, full of goodness and kindness, to receive my humble prayers and to obtain for me that purity for which thou didst sacrifice the most alluring pleasures of the world, that strength of soul which made thee resist the most terrible attacks and that ardent love for our Lord Jesus Christ, which the most frightful torments could not extinguish in thee. So, that wearing thy holy cord and imitating thee in this life, I may one day be crowned with thee in heaven. Amen.

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Litany of St. Philomena
(Composed by St. John Vianney)

Lord have mercy on us.
Christ have mercy on us.
Lord have mercy on us.
God the Father of Heaven, have mercy on us.
God the Son, Redeemer of the world, have mercy on us.
God the Holy Ghost, have mercy on us.
Holy Trinity one God, have mercy on us.
Response after each phrase - Pray for Us
Holy Mary, Queen of Virgins,
St. Philomena,
St. Philomena, filled with the most abundant graces from your very birth,
St. Philomena, faithful imitator of Mary,
St. Philomena, model of Virgins,
St. Philomena, temple of the most perfect humility,
St. Philomena, inflamed with zeal for the Glory of God,
St. Philomena, victim of the love of Jesus,
St. Philomena, example of strength and perseverance,
St. Philomena, invincible champion of chastity,
St. Philomena, mirror of the most heroic virtues,
St. Philomena, firm and intrepid in the face of torments,
St. Philomena, scourged like your Divine Spouse,
St. Philomena, pierced by a shower of arrows,
St. Philomena, consoled by the Mother of God, when in chains,
St. Philomena, cured miraculously in prison,
St. Philomena, comforted by angels in your torments,
St. Philomena, who preferred torments and death to the splendours of a throne,
St. Philomena, who converted the witnesses of your martyrdom,
St. Philomena, who wore out the fury of your executioners,
St. Philomena, protectress of the innocent,
St. Philomena, patron of youth,
St. Philomena, refuge of the unfortunate,
St. Philomena, health of the sick and the weak.
St. Philomena, new light of the church militant,
St. Philomena, who confounds the impiety of the world,
St. Philomena, who stimulates the faith and courage of the faithful,
St. Philomena, whose name is glorified in Heaven and feared in Hell,
St. Philomena, made illustrious by the most striking miracles,
St. Philomena, all powerful with God,
St Philomena, who reigns in Glory.
Lamb of God, Who takes away the sins of the world, spare us O Lord.
Lamb of God, Who takest away the sins of the world, graciously hear us, O Lord.
Lamb of God Who takest away the sins of the world, have mercy on us.

V.) Pray for us, Great St. Philomena,
R.) That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.

Let us pray

We implore Thee, O Lord, by the intercession of Saint Philomena, Virgin and Martyr, who was ever most pleasing to Thy eyes by reason of her eminent purity and the practice of all the virtues, pardon us our sins and grant us all the graces we need (and name any special grace you may require). Amen.

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Novena Prayer to Saint Philomena
(to be prayed for 9 consecutive days)

We beseech Thee, O Lord, to grant us the pardon of our sins by the intercession of Saint , virgin and martyr, who was always pleasing in Thy sight by her eminent chastity and by the profession of every virtue. Amen. Illustrious virgin and martyr, Saint Philomena, behold me prostrate before the throne whereupon it has pleased the Most Holy Trinity to place thee. Full of confidence in thy protection, I entreat thee to intercede for me with God, from the heights of Heaven deign to cast a glance upon thy humble client! Spouse of Christ, sustain me in suffering, fortify me in temptation, protect me in the dangers surrounding me, obtain for me the graces necessary to me, and in particular (Here specify your petition). Above all, assist me at the hour of my death. Saint Philomena, powerful with God, pray for us. Amen. O God, Most Holy Trinity, we thank Thee for the graces Thou didst bestow upon the Blessed Virgin Mary, and upon Thy handmaid Philomena, through whose intercession we implore Thy Mercy. Amen.

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Saint Philomena Chaplet

This chaplet consists of 3 white beads and 13 red beads. 

On the medal say the Apostles Creed to ask for the grace of faith. 

On each of the white beads say an Our Father in honor of the 3 Divine Persons of the Blessed Trinity in thanksgiving for all favors obtained through her intercession. 

On each of the red beads, which are 13 in number to represent the 13 years that St. Philomena spent on earth, say the following prayer: 

Hail, O holy St. Philomena, whom I acknowledge, after Mary, as my advocate with the Divine Spouse, intercede for me now and at the hour of my death. 

St, Philomena, beloved daughter of Jesus and Mary, pray for us who have recourse to thee. Amen. 

Concluding Prayer: 

Hail, O illustrious St. Philomena, who shed so courageously your blood for Christ! I bless the Lord for all the graces He has bestowed upon thee during thy life, and especially at thy death. I praise and glorify Him for the honor and power with which He has crowned thee, and I beg thee to obtain for me from God the graces I ask through thy intercession. Amen.

Novena Prayer  to Our Lady of Miraculous Medal

In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

Come, O Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of Your faithful, and kindle in them the fire of Your love. Send forth Your Spirit, and they shall be created. And You shall renew the face of the earth.

O God, who did instruct the hearts of the faithful by the light of the Holy Spirit, grant us in the same Spirit to be truly wise and ever to rejoice in His consolation, through Jesus Christ Our Lord. Amen.

O Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to you.

O Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to you.

O Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to you.

O Lord Jesus Christ, who has vouchsafed to glorify by numberless miracles the Blessed Virgin Mary, immaculate from the first moment of her conception, grant that all who devoutly implore her protection on earth, may eternally enjoy Your presence in heaven, who, with the Father and Holy Spirit, live and reign, God, for ever and ever. Amen.

O Lord Jesus Christ, who for the accomplishment of Your greatest works, have chosen the weak things of the world, that no flesh may glory in Your sight; and who for a better and more widely diffused belief in the Immaculate Conception of Your Mother, have wished that the Miraculous Medal be manifested to Saint Catherine Laboure, grant, we beseech You, that filled with like humility, we may glorify this mystery by word and work. Amen.

Memorare 

Remember, O most compassionate Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who fled to your protection, implored your assistance, or sought your intercession was left unaided. Inspired with this confidence, we fly unto you, O Virgin of Virgins, our Mother; to you we come; before you we kneel sinful and sorrowful. O Mother of the Word Incarnate, despise not our petitions, but in your clemency hear and answer them. Amen.

Novena Prayer 

O Immaculate Virgin Mary, Mother of Our Lord Jesus and our Mother, penetrated with the most lively confidence in your all-powerful and never failing intercession, manifested so often through the Miraculous Medal, we your loving and trustful children implore you to obtain for us the graces and favors we ask during this Novena, if they be beneficial to our immortal souls, and the souls for whom we pray. (Here privately form your petitions.) You know, O Mary, how often our souls have been the sanctuaries of your Son who hates iniquity. Obtain for us also a spirit of prayer and self-denial that we may recover by penance what we have lost by sin and at length attain to that blessed abode where you are the Queen of angels and of men. Amen. 

An Act of Consecration to Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal 

O Virgin Mother of God, Mary Immaculate, we dedicate and consecrate ourselves to you under the title of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal. May this Medal be for each one of us a sure sign of your affection for us and a constant reminder of our duties toward you. Ever while wearing it, may be blessed by your loving protection and preserved in the grace of your Son. O most powerful Virgin, Mother of our Savior, keep us close to you every moment of our lives. Obtain for us, your children, the grace of a happy death; so that, in union with you, we may enjoy the bliss of heaven forever. Amen. 

O Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to you.

O Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to you.

O Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to you.

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.