Traditional Catholic Novena
Novena of Grace (in honor of St. Francis Xavier)
A traditional Catholic novena of Grace (in honor of St. Francis Xavier) for missions and missionaries. Traditionally prayed March 4 through March 12 or any time.
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About This Novena
The Novena of Grace is beloved because it is both bold and well-ordered. It asks confidently for a favor, but it also submits that request to God's glory and the true good of the soul.
Traditionally prayed for
Often prayed for missions, missionaries, state of grace, and urgent favors.
Usual timing
March 4 through March 12 or any time
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Day 1: Adore the Divine Majesty
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Opening Prayer
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O most lovable and loving Saint Francis Xavier, in union with thee I adore the Divine Majesty. The remembrance of the favors with which God blessed thee during life and of thy glory after death fills me with joy, and I unite with thee in offering to Him my humble tribute of thanksgiving and of praise.
I implore thee to secure for me through thy powerful intercession the inestimable blessing of living and dying in the state of grace. I also beseech thee to obtain for me the favor I ask in this novena.
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But if what I ask is not for the glory of God and the good of my soul, obtain for me what is most conducive to both. Amen.
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About this novena
Description
The Novena of Grace is beloved because it is both bold and well-ordered. It asks confidently for a favor, but it also submits that request to God's glory and the true good of the soul.
Traditionally invoked as patron of
missions, missionaries, state of grace, urgent favors
Traditionally prayed for
Often prayed for missions, missionaries, state of grace, and urgent favors.
Usual timing
March 4 through March 12 or any time
Saint Francis Xavier, Bartolomé Esteban Murillo