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Friday, November 13th
St. Didacus
III classWhite
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St. Albert the Great Novena (Historical General Saint Form)
A complete historical general saint novena, applied to St. Albert the Great in 2026. This different edition repeats the same full prayer on all nine days. It replaces the shortened modern proper novena previously cited; its title-specific proper prayers have not been reproduced here.
Seasonal prayer: Litaniae Sanctorum.
Saint life from Butler
Friday, November 13th
St. Homobonus
St. Homobonus was a married merchant in twelfth-century Cremona, northern Italy. Remembered for honest business, prayer, and care for the poor, he died during Mass on November 13, 1197.
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Traditional liturgical calendar
The saint life above follows Butler's calendar. The Church observance below follows the traditional liturgical calendar, so the names may differ.
Church day: St. DidacusRank: III classColor: White
AbstinenceFriday abstinence
Complete abstinence
1962 U.S. practice. Sundays and U.S. feasts of precept outside Lent lift the rule; rank alone does not.
All Fridays under the 1917 Code and Notre Dame 1962 chart, unless a U.S. feast of precept outside Lent lifts the rule.
Meditations
Seasonal prayer and a fresh selection of readings each day
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Time after Pentecost · the older seasonal custom
Meditate on the Glorious Mysteries
Keep the Resurrection, Ascension, and glory of Our Lord before your prayer.
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St. Ignatius of Loyola
The Nativity
Contemplate the birth of Our Lord with the Spiritual Exercises.
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Bishop Richard Challoner
On Our Guardian Angels
Consider God’s loving care through the ministry of His angels.
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St. Francis de Sales
The Creation
Consider the gift of your existence, give thanks to your Creator, and offer Him the life He has given you.
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The mysteries of Our Lord and Our Lady
Meditate with the Rosary
Keep the principal mysteries in mind as you pray each decade.
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The Passion of Our Lord
The Stations of the Cross
Follow the traditional fourteen stations with a meditation at each one.
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From The New Raccolta, 1903
The Seven Sorrows of Our Lady
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Scripture for today
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Holy Scripture
Matthew 11:28
Come to me, all you that labour, and are burdened, and I will refresh you.
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John 15:5
I am the vine: you the branches: he that abideth in me, and I in him, the same beareth much fruit: for without me you can do nothing.
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John 1:9
That was the true light, which enlighteneth every man that cometh into this world.
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Litanies
Traditional prayers of invocation and response
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Traditional litany
Litany of the Most Holy Name of Jesus
A litany honoring the holy and saving name of Jesus.
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Litany of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus
A litany of reparation and petition to the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus.
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Litany of the Most Precious Blood of Our Lord Jesus Christ
A litany honoring the Most Precious Blood of Christ.
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Litany of Loreto
A Marian litany honoring Our Lady under her ancient titles.
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Free daily prayer guide
Morning Prayers
Begin with the Morning Offering, prayed slowly and attentively. Add the other prayers when you have time.
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Night Prayers
For a short night prayer, begin with the Night Prayer by St. Alphonsus. It brings together thanksgiving, an offering of your sleep, and trust in God.
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Communion Prayers
For thanksgiving after Communion, begin with the Anima Christi and allow time for quiet prayer. If you cannot receive sacramentally, go to the Act of Spiritual Communion below.
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Confession Guide
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Rosary Guide
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1962 Roman Missal
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