Traditional Catholic Novena
Novena for the Canonization of Father Vincent Capodanno
Prayed for Marines, chaplains, military families, courage in sacrifice, and the advancement of Father Capodanno’s cause.
Servant of God Father Vincent Capodanno is traditionally invoked as patron of Marines, Navy, military chaplains, those serving in war.
Father Vincent Capodanno, U.S. Navy portrait photograph
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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Day 1 of 9
The same principal prayer is used each day. Choose the day you are on, pray the main prayer below, and mark the day complete when you finish.
Private intention
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Day 1 of 9
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Day 1
Pray the principal prayer below for this day of the novena.
Principal Prayer for Each Day
Pray this same prayer each day after the day's meditation.
In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Servant of God, Father Vincent Capodanno, faithful priest and missionary, beloved chaplain of the United States Marines, you walked among warriors as a shepherd, bringing them the peace and consolation of Christ even unto your own death.
As I begin this novena, I ask your intercession before the throne of God. Help me to follow your example of faith, hope, and charity, and to grow each day in the virtues that shaped your life.
Pause here for your intention.
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Through your witness, Father Capodanno, may my prayer be united to Christ the Good Shepherd, who laid down His life for His sheep.
Amen.
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