Saint Frances of Rome by Antoniazzo Romano

Traditional Catholic Novena

St. Frances of Rome Novena

A traditional Catholic novena to St. Frances of Rome for widows, drivers, and patience in family life. Traditionally prayed February 28 through March 9, or any time.

9 daysFeast: March 90 of 9 complete

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In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.

Amen.

O almighty and eternal God, in Saint Frances of Rome, Thou hast given us a model of holiness in married life and of monastic conversion.

By Thy hand-maid's aid, may we know, love and serve Thee with all perseverance and fortitude, so that in all circumstances, we may fix our gaze upon Thee alone, follow Thy Only-begotten Son, and faithfully carry our cross with gratitude.

O glorious Saint Frances of Rome, by the abundant merits you gained by suffering for Christ and His Church, and through your powerful intercession, help us gain that knowledge which discerns the difference between our own malevolent will and the holy will of God.

Help us gain the wisdom to abhor our own self-love and instead desire what God desires.

Bright Jewel of the Order of Saint Benedict, illustrious Saint Frances of Rome, you who were led by divine Providence through various stations in life, that you might be a patron of every virtue, to maidens, to matrons and to widows, pray for us to our divine Savior that we may be detached from the vanities of the world and may be able, under the guiding hand of our Guardian Angel, to grow daily in the love of God, of His Church and of our neighbor, and finally to be made partakers in Heaven of your felicity.

Amen.

In particular we ask of you St. Frances, that by your selfless intercession, obtain the grace of

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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.

Pray for us, O Saint Frances of Rome,

That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.

Let us pray,

O God, who among other gifts of Thy grace did honor blessed Frances, Thy hand-maid, with the familiar companionship of an angel, grant, we beseech Thee, that by the help of her intercession we may deserve to attain the company of angels.

Through Christ our Lord, 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

The novena presents St. Frances of Rome as a guide through many states of life, asking especially for discernment of God’s will, contempt for vanity, and help from one’s guardian angel.

Traditionally invoked as patron of

widows, drivers, patience in family life, charity

Traditionally prayed for

Often prayed for widows, drivers, patience in family life, and charity.

Usual timing

February 28 through March 9, or any time

9 daysFeast: March 9widowsdriverspatience in family lifecharity
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Saint Frances of Rome by Antoniazzo Romano

Saint Frances of Rome, Antoniazzo Romano