Traditional Catholic Novena
Novena to the North American Martyrs
A traditional Catholic novena to the North American Martyrs for missions, North America, and vocations. Traditionally prayed September 17 through September 25.
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About This Novena
This novena feels missionary and historical at the same time. It remembers that the faith was planted in North America through blood, and it asks that the same land be renewed through grace, courage, and perseverance.
Traditionally prayed for
Often prayed for missions, North America, vocations, and conversion of sinners.
Usual timing
September 17 through September 25
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Day 1: Blood of the Martyrs
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Begin by thanking God for the faith planted through martyrdom.
Opening Prayer
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In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
O God, who by the preaching and blood of Thy sainted martyrs, Isaac and John and their companions, didst consecrate the first fruits of the Faith in the vast regions of North America, graciously grant that by their intercession, the flourishing harvest of Christians may everywhere and always be increased. Through Our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen.
O God, who didst inflame the hearts of Thy sainted martyrs with an admirable zeal for the salvation of souls, grant us what we now implore.
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Holy Martyrs and patrons, protect this land which you have blessed by the shedding of your blood. Renew in these days our Catholic faith. Pray for our homes, our schools, our missions, for vocations, for the conversion of sinners, the return of those who have wandered from the fold, and the perseverance of all the faithful. Amen.
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About this novena
Description
This novena feels missionary and historical at the same time. It remembers that the faith was planted in North America through blood, and it asks that the same land be renewed through grace, courage, and perseverance.
Traditionally invoked as patron of
missions, North America, vocations, conversion of sinners
Traditionally prayed for
Often prayed for missions, North America, vocations, and conversion of sinners.
Usual timing
September 17 through September 25
North American Martyrs holy card, c. 1930