Traditional Catholic Novena
Novena to St. Frances Xavier Cabrini (Mother Cabrini)
A traditional Catholic novena to St. Frances Xavier Cabrini (Mother Cabrini) for immigrants. Traditionally prayed November 4 through November 12.
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About This Novena
Mother Cabrini's novena is very short and gentle. It leans more on Christ's promise than on emotional intensity, making it a practical prayer for weary people who need help and refreshment.
Traditionally prayed for
Often prayed for immigrants, hospital administrators, missionaries, and those far from home.
Usual timing
November 4 through November 12
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Day 1: O Loving Savior
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Opening Prayer
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O loving Savior, infinitely generous, seeking only our interest, from Thy Sacred Heart, came these words of pleading love: "Come to me all you that labor and are burdened and I will refresh you." Relying on this promise of Thine infinite charity, we come to Thee, and in the lowliness of our hearts earnestly beg Thee to grant us the favor we ask in this novena,
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through the intercession of Thy faithful servant, Saint Frances Xavier Cabrini. Amen.
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About this novena
Description
Mother Cabrini's novena is very short and gentle. It leans more on Christ's promise than on emotional intensity, making it a practical prayer for weary people who need help and refreshment.
Traditionally invoked as patron of
immigrants, hospital administrators, missionaries, those far from home
Traditionally prayed for
Often prayed for immigrants, hospital administrators, missionaries, and those far from home.
Usual timing
November 4 through November 12
Shrine to Saint Frances Xavier Cabrini in Saint George’s Cathedral