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 …
Pray The Novena to Our Lady of Sorrows
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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Pray The Novena to Saint Augustine of Hippo
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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Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Novenas But Were Afraid to Ask
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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Pray the Novena to Saint Maria Goretti
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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Pray the Novena to John The Baptist
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, …
