Messenger of the Incarnation
Novena to St. Gabriel the Archangel
A traditional Catholic novena to St. Gabriel the Archangel for messengers and communication. Traditionally prayed March 15 through March 23.
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About This Novena
St. Gabriel is the angel of the Annunciation, the messenger who brought to Mary the good news that the Word would become flesh. This novena turns to him for help in present necessities and for the grace to receive God's message with clarity, reverence, and faithful obedience.
Traditionally prayed for
Often prayed for messengers, communication, and those seeking clarity in God’s call.
Usual timing
March 15 through March 23
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Ask St. Gabriel to bring your present necessities before the throne of divine mercy with reverence and fidelity.
Daily Prayer
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In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
O blessed Archangel Gabriel, we beseech thee, do thou intercede for us at the throne of divine mercy in our present necessities, that as thou didst announce to Mary the mystery of the Incarnation, so through thy prayers and patronage in heaven we may obtain the benefits of the same, and sing the praise of God forever in the land of the living. Amen.
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About this novena
Description
St. Gabriel is the angel of the Annunciation, the messenger who brought to Mary the good news that the Word would become flesh. This novena turns to him for help in present necessities and for the grace to receive God's message with clarity, reverence, and faithful obedience.
Traditionally invoked as patron of
messengers, communication, those seeking clarity in God’s call
Traditionally prayed for
Often prayed for messengers, communication, and those seeking clarity in God’s call.
Usual timing
March 15 through March 23
Saint Gabriel archangel