Devotional portrait of Saint Peter Chrysologus

Traditional Catholic Novena

Novena to Saint Peter Chrysologus

A traditional Catholic novena to Saint Peter Chrysologus for preachers, teachers, and clear speech. Traditionally prayed July 21 through July 30.

9 daysFeast: July 210 of 9 complete

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O God, who made the Bishop Saint Peter Chrysologus an outstanding preacher of Your Incarnate Word, grant through his intercession that we may constantly ponder in our hearts the mysteries of Your salvation and faithfully express them in what we do. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, Your Son, who lives and reigns with You in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

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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.

O God, who didst elect the blessed and illustrious Doctor Peter Chrysologus, by a divine direction, to govern and instruct Thy Church, grant that we may deserve to have him for our intercessor in Heaven whom we have had as our teacher of the supernatural life on earth. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, Your Son, who lives and reigns with You in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

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About this novena

Description

Beginning on July 21, this novena asks for truth, faithful action, and wisdom in Christ.

Traditionally invoked as patron of

preachers, teachers, clear speech, doctrine, understanding the faith

Traditionally prayed for

Often prayed for preachers, teachers, clear speech, doctrine, and understanding the faith.

Usual timing

July 21 through July 30

9 daysFeast: July 21preachersteachersclear speechdoctrineunderstanding the faith
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Devotional portrait of Saint Peter Chrysologus

Saint Peter Chrysologus, devotional portrait