Prayers & Novenas

Be at peace.

Do not look forward in fear to the changes of life; rather look to them with full hope as they arise.

God, whose very own you are, will deliver you from out of them.
He has kept you hitherto, and He will lead you safely through all things;
and when you cannot stand it, God will bury you in his arms.

Do not fear what may happen tomorrow;
the same everlasting Father who cares for you today will take care of you then and every day.

He will either shield you from suffering, or give you unfailing strength to bear it.

Be at peace, and put aside all anxious thoughts and imagination.

Lord, have mercy on us.
Christ, have mercy on us.
Lord, have mercy on us.
Christ, hear us.
Christ, graciously hear us.

O God, the Father of heaven,
Have mercy on us.
O God, the Son, Redeemer of the world,
Have mercy on us.
O God, the Holy Ghost,
Have mercy on us
O Holy Trinity, one God,
Have mercy on us.

Holy Mary, Mother of God,
Pray for us. *
St. Francis de Sales, *
St. Francis, miracle of the most august Trinity,*
St. Francis, faithful imitator of Jesus Christ, *
St. Francis, attached to the service of the Blessed Virgin, *
St. Francis, practicing the virtues of the Saints,*
St. Francis, most devote to Jesus crucified, *
St. Francis, august tabernacle of true religion,*
St. Francis, most humble in prosperity,*
St. Francis, most patient in adversity,*
St. Francis, true portrait of the meekness of Christ, *
St. Francis, simple as the dove, *
St. Francis, example of angelic modesty, *
St. Francis, exact observer of evangelic poverty, *
St. Francis, excellent example of the purity of angels, *
St. Francis, ever obedient to the Apostolic See,*
St. Francis, generously despising the world, *
St. Francis, powerful vanquisher of demons, *
St. Francis, invincible triumpher over the flesh, *
St. Francis, inflamed with the love of God,*
St. Francis, abounding in virtues, *
St. Francis, all to all for the salvation of souls,*
St. Francis, most dear to God, and
beloved by men,*

St. Francis, unwearied apostle of Geneva and its territory, *
which thou didst so laboriously reunite to the one true Church of God,*
St. Francis, most fervent pastor, ever careful to lead thy flock to the fold of Jesus the Good Shepherd, *
St. Francis, most renowned for thy miracles, *
St. Francis, greatest of all thy miracles,*
St. Francis, patriarch of the Visitation, *
St. Francis, continual martyr to thy love of God, *
St. Francis, father of many Saints, by the holy rules which thou hast left for every state, *
St. Francis, powerful protector to obtain of God that mildness which preserves the peace of the heart, *
St. Francis, amiable patron of those who invoke thee, *

Lamb of God, who takest away the sins of the world, Spare us, O Lord.

Lamb of God, who takest away the sins of the world, Hear us, O Lord.

Lamb of God, who takest away the sins of the world, Have mercy on us, O Lord.

O Blessed Francis, like the fruitful olive tree in the house of God, radiant in miracles, make us partakers of thy sanctity and of the light which thou enjoyest.

V. Pray for us, Blessed Francis of Sales.

R. That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.

Let us pray:

O God, by whose gracious will the Blessed Francis, thy confessor and bishop, became all things unto all men, for the saving of their souls, mercifully grant that, being filled with the sweetness of thy love, we may, through the guidance of his counsels, and by the aid of his merits, attain unto the joys of life everlasting. Through Christ our Lord. Amen

Saint Mary Magdalene, woman of many sins, who by conversion became the beloved of Jesus, thank you for your witness that Jesus forgives through the miracle of love.

You, who already possess eternal happiness in His glorious presence, please intercede for me, so that someday I may share in the same everlasting joy. Amen.

Saint Mary Magdalene, Pray for us.
Who anointed the feet of Jesus, Pray for us.
Who washed his feet with tears, Pray for us.
Who was vindicated before the proud Pharisee, Pray for us.
Who received the pardon for her sins, Pray for us.
Who restored from darkness to light, Pray for us.

Mirror of penance, Pray for us.
Wounded with the love of Christ, Pray for us.
Last at the cross of Jesus, first at his tomb, Pray for us.
First to see Christ risen, Pray for us.
Constant woman, Pray for us.
Apostle of apostles, Pray for us.
Loving advocate for sinners, Pray for us.