Traditional Catholic Novena
St. Paul of the Cross Novena
A traditional Catholic novena to St. Paul of the Cross for devotion to Christ’s Passion. Traditionally prayed October 11 through October 19, or any time.
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About This Novena
This novena asks St. Paul of the Cross to draw the heart back to the Passion of Jesus, especially when faith feels cold or burdens grow heavy.
Traditionally prayed for
Often prayed for devotion to Christ’s Passion, perseverance, preachers, Passionists, and help in need.
Usual timing
October 11 through October 19, or any time
Day 1 of 9
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Principal Prayer for Each Day
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In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
O good St. Paul of the Cross, thou didst reveal the wonders of God’s power by proclaiming the Passion of God’s only Son.
By thy words and mighty deeds, thou didst become a spiritual guide and preacher of the Gospel to a world grown cold to the love of Jesus Christ.
Turn our hearts and minds to the merciful Cross of Jesus.
Help us to persevere in faith and love, and assist us in every need.
By sharing the Passion of Jesus in this life, may we come to share in the glory He has promised.
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, 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.
Saint Paul of the Cross, pray for us!
In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
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About this novena
Description
This novena asks St. Paul of the Cross to draw the heart back to the Passion of Jesus, especially when faith feels cold or burdens grow heavy.
Traditionally invoked as patron of
devotion to Christ’s Passion, perseverance, preachers, Passionists, help in need
Traditionally prayed for
Often prayed for devotion to Christ’s Passion, perseverance, preachers, Passionists, and help in need.
Usual timing
October 11 through October 19, or any time
Saint Paul of the Cross, engraving, Wellcome Collection