Day 1 - June 13
Reflection: Prudence and Courage
Lord God, we honor the memory of our Saint, Saint Thomas More.
In his earthly life, he was a model of prudence. He never thrust himself rashly into any serious undertaking; instead, he tested the strength of his powers and waited on God's will in prayer and penance, then boldly carried it out without hesitation.
We ask that you grant to us, through his prayers and intercession, the virtues of prudence, and courage. We also ask that, through his powerful intercession, we may obtain the favors we seek in this novena:
(State your intentions here…)
But if what we ask is not for the glory of God and the good of our souls, grant us, we pray, what is more conducive to both. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.
St. Thomas More: Pray for us!
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Day 2 - June 14
Reflection: Diligence and Persistence
Lord God, we honor the memory of our Saint, Saint Thomas More.
In his earthly life, he was a model of diligence. He shunned procrastination, applied himself with fervor to his studies, and spared no effort in achieving mastery in any skill.
We ask that you grant to us, through his prayers and intercession, the virtues of diligence and persistence.
We also ask that, through his powerful intercession, we may obtain the favors we seek in this novena:
(State your intentions here…)
But if what we ask is not for the glory of God and the good of our souls, grant us, we pray, what is more conducive to both. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.
St. Thomas More: Pray for us!
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Day 3 - June 15
Reflection: Industry and Pursuit of Excellence
Lord God, we honor the memory of our Saint, Saint Thomas More.
In his earthly life, he was a model of industriousness. He threw himself wholeheartedly into everything he did, and he found enjoyment even in the most serious things.
We ask that you grant to us, through his prayers and intercession, the virtues of industry and the pursuit of excellence.
We also ask that, through his powerful intercession, we may obtain the favors we seek in this novena:
(State your intentions here…)
But if what we ask is not for the glory of God and the good of our souls, grant us, we pray, what is more conducive to both. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.
St. Thomas More: Pray for us!
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Day 4 - June 16
Reflection: Discretion, Justice, Mercy, and Compassion
Lord God, we honor the memory of our Saint, Saint Thomas More.
In his earthly life, he was a brilliant lawyer and a just and compassionate judge. He was unflagging in his pursuit of justice tempered by mercy.
We ask that you grant to us, through his prayers and intercession, the grace to overcome every temptation to laxity, arrogance, and rash judgment, and so be granted the virtues of discretion, justice, mercy, and compassion.
We also ask that, through his powerful intercession, we may obtain the favors we seek in this novena:
(State your intentions here…)
But if what we ask is not for the glory of God and the good of our souls, grant us, we pray, what is more conducive to both. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.
St. Thomas More: Pray for us!
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Day 5 - June 17
Reflection: Humility and Wisdom
Lord God, we honor the memory of our Saint, Saint Thomas More.
In his earthly life, he was a model of humility. He never allowed pride to lead him into enterprises beyond his abilities. Even in the midst of earthly wealth and honor, he never forgot his total dependence on you, his Heavenly Father.
We ask that you grant to us, through his prayers and intercession, the grace of an increase in humility and the wisdom not to overestimate our own powers.
We also ask that, through his powerful intercession, we may obtain the favors we seek in this novena:
(State your intentions here…)
But if what we ask is not for the glory of God and the good of our souls, grant us, we pray, what is more conducive to both. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.
St. Thomas More: Pray for us!
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Day 6 - June 18
Reflection: Faithfulness and Chastity
Lord God, we honor the memory of our Saint, Saint Thomas More.
In his earthly life, he was a model husband and father. He was loving and faithful to both of his wives, and an example of virtue for his children.
We ask that you grant to us, through his prayers and intercession, the grace of a happy home, peace in our families, and the strength to persevere in chastity according to our state in life.
We also ask that, through his powerful intercession, we may obtain the favors we seek in this novena:
(State your intentions here…)
But if what we ask is not for the glory of God and the good of our souls, grant us, we pray, what is more conducive to both. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.
St. Thomas More: Pray for us!
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Day 7 - June 19
Reflection: Christian Fortitude, Patience, and Joy
Lord God, we honor the memory of our Saint, Saint Thomas More.
In his earthly life, he was a model of Christian fortitude. He suffered bereavement, disgrace, poverty, imprisonment, and a violent death; yet he bore it all with strength and good cheer.
We ask that you grant to us, through his prayers and intercession, the grace to bear all our crosses with Christian fortitude, patience, and joy.
We also ask that, through his powerful intercession, we may obtain the favors we seek in this novena:
(State your intentions here…)
But if what we ask is not for the glory of God and the good of our souls, grant us, we pray, what is more conducive to both. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.
St. Thomas More: Pray for us!
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Day 8 - June 20
Reflection: Perseverance and Trust
Lord God, we honor the memory of our Saint, Saint Thomas More.
In his earthly life, he was a loyal child of God and a steadfast son of the Church, never taking his eyes off the crown for which he strove. Even in the face of death, he trusted in God to give him the victory, and was rewarded with the palm of martyrdom.
We ask that you grant to us, through his prayers and intercession, the grace of final perseverance and ultimate trust in you that we may one day enjoy the Beatific Vision in your glorious company.
We also ask that, through his powerful intercession, we may obtain the favors we seek in this novena:
(State your intentions here…)
But if what we ask is not for the glory of God and the good of our souls, grant us, we pray, what is more conducive to both. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.
St. Thomas More: Pray for us!
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Day 9 - June 21
Reflection: Faith, Hope, and Steadfast Love
Lord God, we honor the memory of our Saint, Saint Thomas More.
In his earthly life, he was totally devoted to preparing for the life to come. Everything he endured prepared him not only for heavenly glory, but for his work as the patron of lawyers, judges, and statesmen, and as a steadfast friend to all who call upon him.
We ask that you grant to us, through his prayers and intercession, the grace to follow in his footsteps of faith, hope, and steadfast love, until at last we are safely home in the mansions you have prepared for us in heaven.
We also ask that, through his powerful intercession, we may obtain the favors we seek in this novena:
(State your intentions here…)
But if what we ask is not for the glory of God and the good of our souls, grant us, we pray, what is more conducive to both. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.
St. Thomas More: Pray for us!
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