Exemplary mother of the Great Augustine, you perseveringly
pursued your wayward son…not with wild threats but with
prayerful cries to heaven. Intercede for all mothers in our
day so
that they may learn to draw their children to God.
Teach us to remain close to all God’s children, even the
prodigal
sons and daughters who have sadly gone astray.
Dear St. Monica, troubled wife and mother, many sorrows
pierced your heart during your lifetime. Yet, you never
despaired
or lost faith. With confidence, persistence, and profound
faith,
you prayed daily for the conversion of your beloved husband,
Patricius and your beloved son, Augustine.
Grant me that same fortitude, patience, and trust in the
Lord. Intercede for me, dear St. Monica, that God may favorably hear my
plea for (names of those you are praying for) and grant me
the grace
to accept His will in all things, through Jesus Christ, our
Lord,
in the unity of the Holy Spirit, One God forever and ever.
Amen.
Pray Hail Mary 3 times
Pray Glory Be 3 times
St. Monica, pray for us
Intentions
Day one
Today we pray for all God’s people currently absent from our
Home.
May the Holy Spirit open their ears and hearts so they may
hear this
invitation to come home. (Pray Novena Prayers)
Day two
Today we pray for those who were baptized Catholic, but were
not
blessed with families to guide them to spiritual maturity.
May the
Holy Spirit guide them back to our Catholic family. (Pray
Novena
Prayers)
Day three
Today we pray for those who have been hurt by someone in the
Church. May those of us in the Church today be a source of
healing.
(Pray Novena Prayers)
Day Four
Today we pray for those who take issue with the Church’s
teachings.
May the Holy Spirit open their hearts and minds to the truth
and
wisdom of those teachings. (Pray Novena Prayers)
Day Five
Today we pray for those whose sins make them feel unworthy
to come
to God. May they feel the warm embrace of Our Father’s
loving
forgiveness. (Pray Novena Prayers)
Day six
Today we pray for all those who believe in their hearts but
are fearful
of judgment or institutions. May they find the support and
joy of
belonging to our Church community. (Pray Novena Prayers)
Day seven
Today we pray for those who are resisting Your call due to
pressures
from friends and family members. May the Holy Spirit give
them
strength in their convictions and may the Holy Spirit fill
the hearts of
their friends and family with love and support. (Pray Novena
Prayers)
Day eight
Today we pray for those who feel abandoned by God. May they
come
to see God working in their lives, restore their faith in
Him, and come
home to His church. (Pray Novena Prayers)
Day Nine
Today we pray for those who are ready to come home and just
need
to be invited. May the Holy Spirit open our hearts and eyes
to them
that we may be the inviting and welcoming presence they
seek. (Pray
Novena Prayers)
Yay! My Mom & Dad are coming to visit on the feast of St. Monica. =)
ReplyDeleteThank you for posting the beautiful novena, Barbara. We have one son who loves our Lord and is a faithful Protestant, one who was in Wicca for a while but now professes no religion, and one who is currently unchurched and agnostic. The novena will give me a more focused way to pray for them, and for other family members and friends who need to come home. ~ Rosemary in Ohio
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