Traditional Catholic Novena
St. Albert the Great Novena
A traditional Catholic novena to St. Albert the Great for philosophers, scientists, and students. Traditionally prayed November 6 through November 14, or any time.
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About This Novena
This novena turns to St. Albert the Great as a Dominican teacher and Doctor of the Church whose life shows that serious study and deep faith belong together.
Traditionally prayed for
Often prayed for philosophers, scientists, students, natural sciences, and medical technologists.
Usual timing
November 6 through November 14, or any time
Day 1 of 9
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In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Heavenly Father, you made St Albert truly Great by enabling him to combine human wisdom and Divine Faith.
We ask you to allow St Albert the Great to come to our assistance as we study and prepare for our finals and exams and all our studies.
We ask the Blessed Mother Mary to intercede on our behalf, in not only bringing us closer to her Son, Jesus, but also to take us to Jesus along with St. Albert the Great.
St Albert the Great was a source of wisdom for many, and his great intellect was directed toward truth.
Through his intercession, we ask for the grace of disciplined study, humility before God, and trust that all truth ultimately leads us back to You.
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May our learning never become pride, but always service. May our studies help us grow in wonder, integrity, and fidelity to Christ and His Church.
St. Albert the Great, pray for us.
Amen.
Our Father, who art in Heaven, hallowed be Thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done on earth as it is in Heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Amen.
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.
In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
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About this novena
Description
This novena turns to St. Albert the Great as a Dominican teacher and Doctor of the Church whose life shows that serious study and deep faith belong together.
Traditionally invoked as patron of
philosophers, scientists, students, natural sciences, medical technologists
Traditionally prayed for
Often prayed for philosophers, scientists, students, natural sciences, and medical technologists.
Usual timing
November 6 through November 14, or any time
Saint Albert the Great, Science History Institute collection