Traditional Catholic Novena
Novena to St. Frances Xavier Cabrini (Mother Cabrini)
Help for the burdened, refreshment in labor, and a favor sought through Mother Cabrini's intercession.
St. Frances Xavier Cabrini is traditionally invoked as patron of immigrants, hospital administrators, missionaries, those far from home.
Shrine to Saint Frances Xavier Cabrini in Saint George’s Cathedral
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: O Loving Savior
Begin by turning to Christ as loving and generous Savior.
Opening Prayer
Pray this same prayer each day after the day's meditation.
O loving Savior, infinitely generous, seeking only our interest, from Thy Sacred Heart, came these words of pleading love: "Come to me all you that labor and are burdened and I will refresh you." Relying on this promise of Thine infinite charity, we come to Thee, and in the lowliness of our hearts earnestly beg Thee to grant us the favor we ask in this novena,
Pause here for your intention.
through the intercession of Thy faithful servant, Saint Frances Xavier Cabrini. Amen.
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