Traditional Catholic Novena
Good Friday Novena
Mercy through the Passion, cleansing from sin, blessing for family and labor, daily bread, and peace for afflicted nations.
Our Lord Jesus Christ is traditionally invoked as patron of the Passion, repentance, mercy, union with Christ crucified.
Christ on the Cross, Diego Velázquez (1632)
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: Burning Love
Begin by contemplating Christ crucified out of love for us.
Opening Prayer
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.
O Jesus, Who by reason of Thy burning love for us hast willed to be crucified and to shed Thy Most Precious Blood for the redemption and salvation of our souls, look down upon us here gathered together in remembrance of Thy most sorrowful Passion and Death, fully trusting in Thy mercy; cleanse us from sin by Thy grace, sanctify our toil, give unto us and unto all those who are dear to us our daily bread, sweeten our sufferings, bless our families, and to the nations so sorely afflicted, grant Thy peace, which is the only true peace, so that by obeying Thy commandments we may come at last to the glory of heaven. Amen.
Pause here for your intention.
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