Traditional Catholic Novena
Novena to St. Hildegard von Bingen
Clarity, contemplation of God's majesty, perseverance in divine light, and fidelity amid the world's darkness.
St. Hildegard von Bingen is traditionally invoked as patron of writers, musicians, natural scientists, spiritual clarity.
Hildegard von Bingen, Liber Divinorum Operum manuscript
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: Source of Life
Begin by turning to God as the source of all life and light.
Pause here for your intention.
Opening Prayer
Pray this same prayer each day after the day's meditation.
Father, Source of Life, Thou hast bestowed on St Hildegard of Bingen many excellent graces. Help us to follow her example of meditating on Thine ineffable Majesty and to follow Thee so that we, amidst the darkness of this world, recognise the Light of Thy clarity to cling to Thee without fail.
Through our Lord Jesus Christ, Thy Son, Who livest and reignest with Thee in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
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