Day 1 - July 2
Opening Prayer:
Holy St. Benedict, inspired by the Holy Spirit, you sought God in solitude and silence. Help us quiet the noise within us and find God in our hearts. Amen.
Novena Prayer:
Glorious St. Benedict, you taught us the path to perfection through humility, obedience, prayer, and detachment. Please intercede for me in my present need (mention your request). Obtain for me the grace to meet God face to face and enjoy eternal praise with all the saints. Amen.
Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be...
Closing Prayer:
Intercede for us, O holy father Saint Benedict, that we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.
Let us pray:
O God, Who called us from the vanity of the world and guided us by the holy patriarch Saint Benedict, inspire and purify our hearts. Grant us the grace to persevere in Your ways. Through Jesus Christ, Our Lord. Amen.
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Day 2 - July 3
Opening Prayer:
Holy St. Benedict, father of monastic life and moderation, you guided many to transformation through your Rule. Help us recognize and change our bad habits that separate us from Christ. Amen.
Novena Prayer:
Glorious St. Benedict, teacher of perfection through humility, obedience, and prayer, I humbly ask your intercession for my current needs (mention your request). Please present it to Mary and Jesus, and cease not to pray for me until my request is granted. Obtain for me the grace to join you in eternal praise. Amen.
Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be...
Closing Prayer:
Intercede for us, O holy father Saint Benedict, that we may be worthy of Christ's promises.
Let us pray:
O God, Who called us from worldly vanity to a heavenly vocation under St. Benedict's guidance, purify our hearts and grant us perseverance in Your grace. Through Jesus Christ, Our Lord. Amen.
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Day 3 - July 4
Opening Prayer:
St. Benedict, through God's protection, you overcame those who sought to poison you for upholding monastic ideals. Inspire us to recognize and address the poisons of our world today. May we work towards preserving and healing our environment for future generations. Amen.
Novena Prayer:
Glorious St. Benedict, exemplar of humility and obedience, I humbly ask your intercession for my current needs (mention your request). Present it to Mary and Jesus, and do not cease to pray for me until my request is granted. Grant me the grace to praise God eternally with you and all the saints. Amen.
Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be...
Closing Prayer:
Intercede for us, O holy father Saint Benedict, that we may merit Christ's promises.
Let us pray:
O God, Who called us from the vanity of the world to a heavenly vocation under St. Benedict's guidance, inspire and purify our hearts. Pour forth Your grace upon us, that we may persevere in Your path. Through Jesus Christ, Our Lord. Amen.
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Day 4 - July 5
Opening Prayer:
St. Benedict, you found God's presence in the quiet moments of your daily work, offering continuous hymns of thanksgiving. Inspire us to recognize and cherish these moments in our own lives, offering constant prayer and gratitude to our Creator. Amen.
Novena Prayer:
Glorious St. Benedict, model of prayer and humility, I kneel before you and entrust my current needs (mention your request). Present them to Mary and Jesus, and continue to intercede for me until my request is granted. Grant me the grace to praise God with you and all the saints in eternal glory. Amen.
Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be...
Closing Prayer:
Intercede for us, O holy father Saint Benedict, that we may be worthy of Christ's promises.
Let us pray:
O God, Who called us from the vanity of the world to a heavenly vocation under St. Benedict's guidance, inspire and purify our hearts. Pour forth Your grace upon us, that we may persevere faithfully in Your service. Through Jesus Christ, Our Lord. Amen.
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Day 5 - July 6
Opening Prayer:
St. Benedict, despite your own poverty, you generously shared with the needy who sought your help daily. Teach us to emulate your charity, opening our hearts and doors to those less fortunate. Help us understand that true faith is expressed in our compassion towards the disadvantaged. Amen.
Novena Prayer:
Glorious St. Benedict, exemplar of charity and humility, I kneel before you and entrust my current needs (mention your request). Present them to Mary and Jesus, and continue to intercede for me until my request is granted. Grant me the grace to join you, Mary, and all the saints in praising God for eternity. Amen.
Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be...
Closing Prayer:
Intercede for us, O holy father Saint Benedict, that we may be worthy of Christ's promises.
Let us pray:
O God, Who called us from the vanity of the world to a heavenly vocation under St. Benedict's guidance, inspire and purify our hearts. Pour forth Your grace upon us, that we may persevere faithfully in Your service. Through Jesus Christ, Our Lord. Amen.
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Day 6 - July 7
Opening Prayer:
St. Benedict, you taught us the importance of self-discipline to draw closer to God. Through your guidance, your disciples learned to mortify their senses, control their passions, and purify their thoughts, allowing Jesus to dwell within them. Help us, St. Benedict, to recognize and resist impure thoughts that lead us astray. Guide us in purifying our minds and hearts. Amen.
Novena Prayer:
Glorious St. Benedict, exemplar of mortification, humility, obedience, prayer, silence, and detachment from the world, I kneel before you and entrust my current needs (mention your request). Present them to Mary and Jesus, and continue to intercede for me until my request is granted. Grant me the grace to join you, Mary, and all the saints in praising God for eternity. Amen.
Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be...
Closing Prayer:
Intercede for us, O holy father Saint Benedict, that we may be worthy of Christ's promises.
Let us pray:
O God, Who called us from the vanity of the world to a heavenly vocation under St. Benedict's guidance, inspire and purify our hearts. Pour forth Your grace upon us, that we may persevere faithfully in Your service. Through Jesus Christ, Our Lord. Amen.
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Day 7 - July 8
Opening Prayer:
St. Benedict, you taught your followers the virtue of hospitality, seeing Christ in every visitor who crossed your path. Your rule of hospitality enabled you to welcome strangers with respect and warmth, offering them the embrace of Christ. Teach us, St. Benedict, to be welcoming in our homes, to treat our guests with dignity, and to listen attentively to their needs. May our homes be havens where the sorrowful find comfort and relief. Amen.
Novena Prayer:
Glorious St. Benedict, who showed us the path to perfection through mortification, humility, obedience, prayer, silence, and detachment from the world, I kneel before you and entrust my current needs (mention your request). Present them to Mary and Jesus, and continue to intercede for me until my request is granted. Grant me the grace to join you, Mary, and all the saints in praising God for eternity. Amen.
Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be...
Closing Prayer:
Intercede for us, O holy father Saint Benedict, that we may be worthy of Christ's promises.
Let us pray:
O God, who called us from the vanity of the world to a heavenly vocation under St. Benedict's guidance, inspire and purify our hearts. Pour forth Your grace upon us, that we may persevere faithfully in Your service. Through Jesus Christ, Our Lord. Amen.
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Day 8 - July 9
Opening Prayer:
St. Benedict, you taught us that the highest form of prayer is found in silent contemplation, where even a single word uttered in the presence of Jesus can bring us into profound communion with Him. Through your monasteries, you fostered a community of contemplatives who seek God's presence in the quiet of their hearts. Teach us this prayer of silence, where we encounter your presence and trust fully in Jesus, believing in the reality of God's Kingdom among us. Amen.
Novena Prayer:
Glorious St. Benedict, who showed us the path to perfection through mortification, humility, obedience, prayer, silence, and detachment from the world, I kneel before you and entrust my current needs (mention your request). Present them to Mary and Jesus, and continue to intercede for me until my request is granted. Grant me the grace to join you, Mary, and all the saints in praising God for eternity. Amen.
Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be...
Closing Prayer:
Intercede for us, O holy father Saint Benedict, that we may be worthy of Christ's promises.
Let us pray:
O God, who called us from the vanity of the world to a heavenly vocation under St. Benedict's guidance, inspire and purify our hearts. Pour forth Your grace upon us, that we may persevere faithfully in Your service. Through Jesus Christ, Our Lord. Amen.
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Day 9 - July 10
Opening Prayer:
St. Benedict, you taught your disciples to always stand in awe and wonder at God's creation. Help us to preserve this sense of wonder so that in everything we do, we may offer thanks to God. Do not let the tragedies and sorrows of life make us pessimistic and dry; rather, help us see every challenge as an opportunity for growth. Inspire us to work diligently so that God's will may be realized in our homes and in society. Amen.
Novena Prayer:
Glorious St. Benedict, who showed us the path to perfection through mortification, humility, obedience, prayer, silence, and detachment from the world, I kneel before you and entrust my current needs (mention your request). Present them to Mary and Jesus, and continue to intercede for me until my request is granted. Grant me the grace to join you, Mary, and all the saints in praising God for eternity. Amen.
Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be...
Closing Prayer:
Intercede for us, O holy father Saint Benedict, that we may be worthy of Christ's promises.
Let us pray:
O God, who called us from the vanity of the world to a heavenly vocation under St. Benedict's guidance, inspire and purify our hearts. Pour forth Your grace upon us, that we may persevere faithfully in Your service. Through Jesus Christ, Our Lord. Amen.
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