Day 1 - Aug 2
O glorious St. Clare, from your earliest youth you offered yourself entirely to Jesus Christ. You left all the riches and comforts of your home to embrace a life of poverty and humility. Through your intercession, grant us the grace to detach ourselves from worldly possessions and to seek the true riches of heaven. Obtain for us from Our Lord the grace we ask (mention your intention). Help us to follow your example of simplicity and devotion.
Prayer:
O Seraphic St. Clare, by your love for Jesus and your complete trust in His providence, you were able to give up everything for His sake. Teach us to rely on God's providence and to find joy in simplicity and poverty. May your example inspire us to live lives that are pleasing to God, detached from worldly desires and focused on His eternal kingdom.
O most holy and blessed St. Clare, as you were so dearly loved by Christ and became a guiding light for so many, help us to find the courage to walk the path of virtue and to remain steadfast in our faith. May our hearts be filled with the same love and devotion that you had for Jesus, and may we always strive to live according to His will. Amen.
Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be.
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Day 2 - Aug 3
O Seraphic St. Clare, who, although living separated from the world, did not forget the poor and the afflicted, but helped them in their distress, obtain for us from Our Lord the grace we ask (mention your intention). Help us to be mindful of the needs of others and to reach out to them with compassion and love. May we, like you, see Christ in every person we meet and serve them with a loving heart.
Prayer:
O glorious St. Clare, your life was marked by a profound sense of charity and love for the poor and suffering. Intercede for us that we may grow in our love for others and be generous in our service to them. May we always see Christ in those who are in need and serve them with the same love and compassion that you showed.
O blessed St. Clare, you who left behind the wealth and security of your family to embrace a life of poverty and service, teach us to find joy in serving others and to see the face of Christ in the poor and the suffering. May our actions always reflect the love and mercy of God, and may we strive to bring comfort and hope to those in need. Amen.
Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be.
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Day 3 - Aug 4
O Seraphic St. Clare, light of the Church, by your heavenly wisdom you have shown us the way to eternal life. Obtain for us from Our Lord the grace we ask (mention your intention). Help us to grow in wisdom and understanding of the truths of our faith, and to live them out in our daily lives. May your example of holiness inspire us to seek the wisdom that comes from God and to live lives of virtue.
Prayer:
O glorious St. Clare, your life was a beacon of light and wisdom for all who sought to follow Christ. Pray for us that we may be filled with the light of Christ and grow in our understanding of His teachings. May we live our lives in accordance with His will and strive for holiness in all that we do.
O holy St. Clare, your wisdom and insight into the mysteries of our faith were gifts from God, which you used to lead others to Him. Help us to open our hearts and minds to the teachings of Christ, and to live our lives guided by His truth. May we seek wisdom in all our decisions, and may our actions reflect the light of Christ to those around us. Amen.
Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be.
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Day 4 - Aug 5
O Seraphic St. Clare, whose very name means "light," illuminate the darkness of our minds and hearts so that we may see what God wishes us to do and perform it with a willing and joyful heart. Obtain for us from Our Lord the grace we ask (mention your intention). Help us to discern God’s will for our lives and to follow it with courage and faith. May we, like you, always seek to do God's will in all things.
Prayer:
O glorious St. Clare, your life was a shining example of faith and obedience to God's will. Intercede for us that we may have the grace to discern and follow God's will in our lives. Help us to trust in His guidance and to walk in His light, always seeking to do what is pleasing to Him.
O radiant St. Clare, whose very presence brought light and joy to those around you, help us to find clarity and purpose in our lives. May we always seek the guidance of the Holy Spirit and be open to God's will for us. Teach us to trust in God's plan and to follow His path with unwavering faith and courage. Amen.
Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be.
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Day 5 - Aug 6
O Seraphic St. Clare, who, by the love of the Cross, sanctified pain and poverty, protect us in our daily trials and obtain for us from Our Lord the grace we ask (mention your intention). Help us to embrace the crosses in our lives with patience and love, uniting our sufferings with those of Christ. May we find strength and consolation in the knowledge that our sufferings can bring us closer to God.
Prayer:
O glorious St. Clare, you found joy and strength in the Cross of Christ. Pray for us that we may have the grace to embrace our crosses with patience and love. Help us to unite our sufferings with those of Christ and to find in them the path to holiness and eternal life.
O blessed St. Clare, your acceptance of suffering and poverty as a means to grow closer to Christ is an inspiration to us all. Teach us to see the value in our own trials and to offer them up to God as acts of love and faith. May our sufferings draw us closer to Jesus and help us to become more like Him in our daily lives. Amen.
Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be.
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Day 6 - Aug 7
O Seraphic St. Clare, blessed by our Lord in the Blessed Sacrament, obtain for us from Our Lord the grace we ask (mention your intention). Help us to develop a deep love for the Eucharist and to find strength and consolation in the presence of Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament. May we always seek to be close to Jesus in the Eucharist and to draw from Him the grace we need to live holy lives.
Prayer:
O glorious St. Clare, your life was centered on the Eucharist and you found in it your strength and consolation. Intercede for us that we may develop a deep love for the Eucharist and seek Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament. May the Eucharist be the source and summit of our lives, nourishing us and strengthening us to live as faithful disciples of Christ.
O holy St. Clare, your devotion to the Eucharist was a source of profound spiritual strength and joy. Help us to grow in our love for the Blessed Sacrament and to make the Eucharist the center of our lives. May we find in Jesus, present in the Eucharist, the grace and strength we need to face the challenges of life and to live in a way that honors Him. Amen.
Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be.
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Day 7 - Aug 8
O Seraphic St. Clare, who, even in the cloister, were a model of apostolic zeal, obtain for us from Our Lord the grace we ask (mention your intention). Help us to be fervent in our love for Christ and zealous in spreading His Gospel, even in the ordinary circumstances of our daily lives. May we, like you, always seek to bring others to the knowledge and love of Christ.
Prayer:
O glorious St. Clare, your life was a powerful witness to the love of Christ and the zeal for His Gospel. Pray for us that we may be filled with apostolic zeal and fervor. Help us to spread the love and truth of Christ in our families, workplaces, and communities, always seeking to bring others to Him.
O blessed St. Clare, your life within the cloister did not limit your ability to impact the world for Christ. Teach us to find ways to share the Gospel and to live out our faith in all areas of our lives. May our words and actions reflect the love and truth of Christ, and may we always seek to bring others to Him through our example. Amen.
Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be.
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Day 8 - Aug 9
O Seraphic St. Clare, who led an angelic life and who was gifted by God with many graces and favors, obtain for us from Our Lord the grace we ask (mention your intention). Help us to lead lives of purity and holiness, always seeking to grow in virtue and to draw closer to God. May we be inspired by your example to strive for holiness in all that we do.
Prayer:
O glorious St. Clare, your life was marked by purity and holiness, and you were filled with God's grace and favor. Intercede for us that we may grow in virtue and holiness, always seeking to live in accordance with God's will. Help us to resist temptation and to live lives that are pleasing to God.
O holy St. Clare, your life was a testament to the power of grace and the beauty of holiness. Inspire us to seek purity in our thoughts, words, and actions. May we strive to grow in virtue each day and to live in a way that honors God. Teach us to rely on God's grace and to seek His help in all things, so that we may become more like Christ. Amen.
Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be.
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Day 9 - Aug 10
O Seraphic St. Clare, a true daughter of St. Francis and foundress of the Poor Clares, obtain for us from Our Lord the grace we ask (mention your intention). Help us to follow your example of humility, poverty, and love for God, and to be faithful to the vocation to which God has called us. May we, like you, always seek to do God's will and to live lives of holiness and devotion.
Prayer:
O glorious St. Clare, you followed in the footsteps of St. Francis and embraced a life of poverty, humility, and love for God. Pray for us that we may have the grace to follow your example and to live lives of simplicity and devotion. Help us to be faithful to our vocation and to seek always to do God's will in our lives. May we one day share in the eternal joy of heaven with you and all the saints.
O blessed St. Clare, your life was a shining example of humility and devotion. Teach us to embrace humility in our own lives and to seek God's will above all else. May we follow your example of living simply and lovingly, always seeking to grow closer to God. Help us to remain faithful to our vocation and to trust in God's plan for our lives. Amen.
Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be.
May the prayers and intercession of St. Clare of Assisi bring us closer to God and grant us the blessings we seek through this novena. Amen.
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