About The Corpus Christi Novena Corpus Christi is Latin for “Body of Christ." The Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ (also called Corpus Christi) is officially celebrated the Thursday after Trinity Sunday. However, it’s most often celebrated on the Sunday after Trinity Sunday. The feast's sole purpose focuses on the Holy Eucharist, the true presence of Our Lord. How to Pray The …
Pray The Novena to the Holy Spirit
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 …
Pray The St. Andrew Christmas Novena
About The St. Andrew Christmas Novena The novena is named after St. Andrew the Apostle, most likely because it begins on his Feast day. It's also called the Christmas Novena, St. Andrew’s Novena, St. Andrew’s Christmas Prayer, and the Christmas Anticipation Prayer. And even though it's named for Saint Andrew, the prayer is not an intercessory prayer to the Saint. It's prayed to God. The …
Pray The Novena to the Precious Blood of Jesus
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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Pray The Novena of The Miraculous Medal
About The Novena of The Miraculous Medal The Novena of The Miraculous Medal started on Monday, December 8, 1930, by Father Joseph A. Skelly, CM, founder of the Central Association of the Miraculous Medal, at The Miraculous Medal Shrine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Novena has been prayed at the shrine uninterrupted every Monday since then ... and continues today. Learn more …
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Pray The Novena to The Most Holy Face of Jesus
About The Novena to The Most Holy Face of Jesus The Holy Face of Jesus has to do with the compassion that Veronica showed to Jesus when she offered her veil to Him on the road to Calvary. It’s a devotion for reparations and adoration that was requested by Jesus in visions to Blessed Maria Pierina de Micheli. Learn more about Preparing For Lent With The Holy Face of Jesus. How to Pray The …
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Pray The Novena to St. Monica
About The Novena to St. Monica Saint Monica, also known as Monica of Hippo, is the mother of Saint Augustine of Hippo. She is perhaps best known for her conversion of her husband, mother-in-law, and her son, Augustine. Her feast day is on August 27. Begin praying the novena on August 18th to complete it in time for her feast day. But you can pray the novena anytime throughout the year to ask for …
Pray The Novena to Our Lady of Loreto
About The Novena to Our Lady of Loreto In Loreto, Italy you'll find the Holy House of Loreto encased by the Basilica della Santa Casa. Tradition says that this house is the one that Mary was raised in in Nazareth ... the very house where the Angel Gabriel visited her at the Annunciation. The house was transported by angels to its final resting place in Loreto in the 13th century. Learn more …
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Pray The Saint Gertrude The Great Novena
About The Saint Gertrude The Great Novena Saint Gertrude the Great was born on January 6, 1256 in Germany. She was a Benedictine Nun who died in 1301 a virgin. She was hailed as a mystic and a great theologian. She is the only woman Saint with the "The Great" title, which was bestowed on her by Pope Benedict XIV. Saint Gertrude is the Patroness of the West Indies and she is often invoked for …
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Pray The Novena For The Holy Souls in Purgatory
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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Pray The Novena to Our Guardian Angel
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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Pray The Novena to The Archangels
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 …
