Saint Nicholas of Bari by Carlo Crivelli

Traditional Catholic Novena

St. Nicholas of Myra Novena

A traditional Catholic novena to St. Nicholas of Myra for children, families in need, and sailors. Traditionally prayed November 27 through December 5, or any time.

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

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Glorious Nicholas, my own protector, from that bright throne where thou dost enjoy the vision of thy God, in pity turn thine eyes upon me; ask for me from God those graces and helps most seasonable in my present necessities, whether spiritual or temporal, and especially the grace of

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if such be expedient for my eternal welfare.

Forget not, glorious and holy bishop, our true Sovereign Pontiff, the holy Church, and this pious city. Bring back to the right way of salvation those who live steeped in sin, or buried in the darkness of ignorance, error, and heresy.

Comfort the sorrowing, provide for the needy, strengthen the weak-hearted, defend the oppressed, help the sick; let all know the effects of thy powerful patronage with Him Who is the supreme giver of all good. 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.

V. Pray for us, blessed Nicholas. R. That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.

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O God, Who hast honored, and ceasest not daily to honor, Thy high-priest and glorious confessor, blessed Nicholas, with innumerable miracles: grant, we beseech Thee, that, by his merits and prayers, we may be delivered from the fires of hell and from all other dangers. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.

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

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About this novena

Description

This novena keeps St. Nicholas in his older Catholic shape: a bishop of mercy and boldness who helps the poor, guards children, and defends those in distress.

Traditionally invoked as patron of

children, families in need, sailors, the falsely accused, merchants

Traditionally prayed for

Often prayed for children, families in need, sailors, the falsely accused, and merchants.

Usual timing

November 27 through December 5, or any time

9 daysFeast: December 6childrenfamilies in needsailorsthe falsely accusedmerchants
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Saint Nicholas of Bari by Carlo Crivelli

Saint Nicholas of Bari, Carlo Crivelli (1472)