Traditional Catholic Novena
Novena to St. Eustace
A traditional Catholic novena to St. Eustace for trials, poverty, and trust in Providence. Traditionally prayed September 11 through September 19.
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About This Novena
The St. Eustace novena speaks to people whose life has fallen from security into hardship. It does not deny that pain, but it asks for something stronger than relief alone: resignation, trust, and perseverance in God's love.
Traditionally prayed for
Often prayed for trials, poverty, trust in Providence, and patience in suffering.
Usual timing
September 11 through September 19
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Day 1: Many Trials and Dangers
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Almighty and eternal God! With lively faith and reverently worshiping Thy divine Majesty, I prostrate myself before Thee and invoke with filial trust Thy supreme bounty and mercy. Illumine the darkness of my intellect with a ray of Thy heavenly light and inflame my heart with the fire of Thy divine love.
O God, Who didst lead Thy holy martyr Eustachius safely through many trials and dangers to the glorious crown of martyrdom; enlighten and strengthen us through his intercession, that we persevere in Thy love amid the trials of this life, and by resignation to Thy holy will come forth from the darkness of this earth into the light of Thy eternal glory. Amen.
Heroic servant of God, St. Eustachius, aid me with thy intercession, that in all conditions I may resign myself to the holy will of God, and particularly that I may bear poverty and its consequences with patience, trusting in God's providence. Amen.
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About this novena
Description
The St. Eustace novena speaks to people whose life has fallen from security into hardship. It does not deny that pain, but it asks for something stronger than relief alone: resignation, trust, and perseverance in God's love.
Traditionally invoked as patron of
trials, poverty, trust in Providence, patience in suffering
Traditionally prayed for
Often prayed for trials, poverty, trust in Providence, and patience in suffering.
Usual timing
September 11 through September 19
Saint Eustace, Albrecht Durer, c. 1500-1501