Prayer by need

Grief and Mourning Novenas

Prayers for mourning, consolation, a happy death, and steadiness when grief is close at hand.

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Our Lady of Sorrows

For help in grief, family suffering, and perseverance at the foot of the Cross.

The Holy Souls in Purgatory

Asking mercy for the departed and deeper conversion for ourselves.

St. Barbara

For fortitude, perseverance, the sacraments before death, and a holy, prepared death.

St. Philomena

For help in distress, hope for the sorrowing, and confidence in miraculous intercession.

Our Lord Jesus Christ

Suited to the early January feast-tide, asking that the saving Name of Jesus remain the Christian’s strength, consolation, and hope unto death.

St. Andrew Avellino

For final perseverance, help at death, and protection from sudden death.