Fearless Confessor of Christ
Novena to St. Sebastian
Faith, courage, martyrdom of spirit, perseverance, protection, and freedom from fear of man.
St. Sebastian is traditionally invoked as patron of soldiers, athletes, those seeking protection in illness and plague.
Saint Sebastian, Odilon Redon
Pray This Novena
Start with day 1
Begin the novena now, move one day at a time, and come back here whenever you are ready for the next day.
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Private intention
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Day 1 of 9
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Day 1: The Gift of Faith
Ask for the grace to stand up for the faith with a clean conscience.
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Daily Prayer
Pray this same prayer each day after the day's meditation.
O glorious St. Sebastian, fearless confessor and martyr of Christ, obtain for me the grace to live my faith boldly, to endure suffering with patience, and to turn away from the empty honors and pleasures of the world. Help me to cling to Christ with my whole heart, to remain faithful when I am tempted to fear the judgment of others, and to carry my cross with steadfast love until the end.
Keep me close to God, and obtain for me the courage to be a witness for Christ in word and life. Amen.
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