Saint Francis Xavier by Bartolome Esteban Murillo

Catholic novena

Novena of Grace (in honor of St. Francis Xavier)

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What it is
The complete 1910 Raccolta edition of the novena in honor of St. Francis Xavier. The same complete source form is prayed each day.
Often prayed for
Living and dying in grace, a special favor, missionary zeal, and confidence through St. Francis Xavier's intercession.
Suggested start
March 4, 2027. You may also begin this novena at any time.
Length
9 days
Feast
March 12 custom observance
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O GREAT St Francis, well beloved and full of charity, with thee I reverently adore the divine Majesty; and since I specially rejoice in the singular gifts of grace, bestowed on thee in life, and of glory after death, I give thanks to GOD, and beg of thee, with all the affections of my heart, that by thy powerful intercession thou mayest obtain for me above all things the grace to live a holy life and die a holy death. Moreover, I beg of thee to obtain for me (here insert some special spiritual or temporal favour) , but if what I ask does not tend to the glory of GOD and the greater good of my soul, do thou, I beseech thee, obtain for me what will more certainly attain these ends. Amen.

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The complete 1910 Raccolta edition of the novena in honor of St. Francis Xavier. The same complete source form is prayed each day.

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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

9 daysFeast: March 12 custom observancemissionsmissionariesstate of graceurgent favors
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Saint Francis Xavier by Bartolome Esteban Murillo

Saint Francis Xavier, Bartolomé Esteban Murillo