About The Novena For The Holy Souls in Purgatory The Catechism of the Catholic Church defines purgatory as a “purification, so as to achieve the holiness necessary to enter the joy of heaven,” which is experienced by those “who die in God’s grace and friendship, but still imperfectly purified” (CCC 1030). “This final purification of the elect . . . is entirely different from the punishment of the …
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About The Novena to Our Guardian Angel We are each assigned our own Guardian Angel whose job is to protect us, to serve us, and ultimately, to help us get to heaven. The only catch is that we have recognize the signs and messages of our Guardian Angel ... and to ask for his help from time to time. Learn more about how to Follow Your Guardian Angel’s Lead. How to Pray The Novena to Our …
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About The Novena to The Archangels The three Archangels were created by God at the dawn of time to be his messengers and servents. We know about the Archangels from the Bible where they are named Saints Michael, Gabriel, and Raphael. Their names have special meaning: Michael - "Who is like God?” Gabriel - “God’s Power” Raphael - “God’s Doctor” Learn more about Getting to Know the …
About The Novena to Our Lady of Sorrows Our Lady of Sorrows refers to the Blessed Mother of our Lord, Mary, and the intense pain and grief she exprienced during the passion of Christ, but also throughout her life. There are seven specific sorrows, each one considered a spear to Mary's heart: The Prophecy of Simeon - “And you yourself a sword will pierce” (Lk 2:35) The flight of the Holy …
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About The Novena to Saint Augustine of Hippo Saint Augustine was born in 354 and died in 430 A.D. He was one of the four original Latin Doctors of the Church and is the patron saint of searchers, brewers, printers, theologians, and against tired eyes. Saint Augustine's mother was Saint Monica who prayed incessently for her son who lived a life of sin. Her prayers were answered when he …
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Hey there, Okay, so maybe you’ve not been afraid to ask about novenas. And given the lack of discussion about novenas, you probably didn't even want to know everything about them. But take heart my friends, novenas are beginning to grow in popularity. This chart shows the trend in Google searches for the term "novena" since 2004. Though I had heard of novenas all my cradle Catholic …
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About The Novena to The Precious Blood of Jesus In the Catholic Church, the month of July is dedicated to the Most Precious Blood of Jesus. It's our chance to reflect on the suffering and sacrifice of Jesus who shed his blood for the forgiveness of our sins and the redemption of our souls. Learn more about Deepening Your Devotion to The Precious Blood of Jesus How to Pray The Novena to The …
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About The Novena to Saint Maria Goretti Maria Goretti died at the tender age of 11, making her the youngest canonized Saint. She was killed by a neighbor boy because she thwarted his attempts to rape her, saying it was a sin. Though considered a martyr for the manner in which she died, Maria is best known for her forgiveness of her killer. A half million people attended Maria's canonization in …
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About The Novena to John The Baptist John the Baptist was the prophet God chose to be the immediate predecessor to Jesus Christ. According to scriptures John first met Jesus in utero when Mary visited Elizabeth and baby John leapt for joy at the sound of Mary's voice. Saint John the Baptist is the patron Saint of many different subjects, including builders, tailors, printers, baptism, …
About The Novena to The Sacred Heart of Jesus The Sacred Heart of Jesus Novena was given to us directly by the Lord. In 1672 He visited a young girl from France, now known as Saint Margaret Mary Alacoque, numerous times and gave her this novena. Jesus made 12 promises to those who hold a true devotion to His Sacred Heart: I will give them all the graces necessary in their state of life. I …
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How to Pray The Holy Trinity Novena Pray the Holy Trinity Novena anytime, but it's especially appropriate in the 9 days leading up to The Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity. Learn more by Investigating The Mystery of The Holy Trinity The word novena is derived from the Latin term novem, meaning nine. Novena is a nine day period of prayer to obtain special graces, to implore special favors, or …
How to Pray The Novena to The Holy Spirit Pray the Novena to the Holy Spirit anytime, but it's especially appropriate in the 9 days leading up to Pentecost. Learn more with these Top Resources For Invoking The Holy Spirit The word novena is derived from the Latin term novem, meaning nine. Novena is a nine day period of prayer to obtain special graces, to implore special favors, or make special …
